Harrison releases AVA 31-band mastering EQ
28 Apr 2018 in Studio
With this EQ, adjusting two adjacent bands results in a curve that's flat across the band edges, rather than having humps and valleys, with algorithms taken from the company's digital consoles.
Busycircuits reveal a bunch of new modules heading to Superbooth
27 Apr 2018 in Synths
An image of a cat looking at a little skiff of unseen modules appeared on Instagram teasing some new modules from Busycircuits. Can you work out what they could be?
Rob Papen Go2 Synthesizer is the goto virtual synth for the rest of us
27 Apr 2018 in Synths
A synthesizer for beginners says Rob Papen when in fact it's plenty good enough for all of us. All the parameters are on the page, morphing oscillators, unison chord modes, filters and effects - fabulous.
Will the ADAM Audio T-Series shake up the budget studio monitor market?
26 Apr 2018 in Studio
ADAM wants to put the cat among the pigeons in the budget studio monitor market with the T-Series, putting its vaunted S-series tech in your hands for under USD 400 per pair.
IK Multimedia teases possible synth announcement for SuperBooth
26 Apr 2018 in Studio
By the looks of it, the Italian powerhouse has a synthesizer in store for SuperBooth. The Berlin modular synth expo will happen between May 3 - 5, so we expect an announcement around these days.
Frekvens: The Ikea/Teenage Engineering mashup is emerging
25 Apr 2018 in Studio
A proper image of the forthcoming Frekvens turntable, speaker and lighting system designed to be a complete party that you can pick up in your local Ikea. Won't see it until next year though.
ES-8 Bitwig Edition rebrands the Expert Sleepers USB interface for Eurorack
25 Apr 2018 in Synths
Getting the CV generating devices from Bitwig to your Eurorack can be difficult. The Expert Sleepers ES-8 is the ideal solution and so it makes perfect sense for a Bitwig edition. I just wish it was ...
Erebus is reborn as Lil’ Erebus DIY Kit and sells like hot modular cakes
25 Apr 2018 in Synths
By a stroke of complete genius, the lamented Dreadbox Erebus paraphonic synthesizer is back in kit form as the Lil' Erebus DIY Kit for under €200. They won't have stock for long!
PreSonus ships HD9 closed-back studio headphones
25 Apr 2018 in Studio
PreSonus announced the immediate availability of its HD9 studio headphones. The manufacturer claims a clean sound, comfortability, and broad frequency response. Knowing PreSonus, these cans likely deliver!
(arches) tactile universal interface by soundmachines launches on Kickstarter
25 Apr 2018 in Synths
Capacitive touch control of CV in multiple dimensions, sequencing, MIDI and with reassuring curves (arches) could be the modular (and more) controller that you've been waiting for.
Qu-Bit Nebulae 2 granular sampler now available for pre-order
24 Apr 2018 in Synths
Qu-Bits upgraded and gorgeous looking Nebulae 2 granular sampler is ready for preorder and should ship after Superbooth. Looking forward to some smooth granular action.
Endorphin.es go dark teasing the BLCK_NOIR module before Superbooth
24 Apr 2018 in Synths
In stark contrast to Endorphin's usually red, blue and yellow colour scheme they embrace the darkness and tease BLCK_NOIR their first black panelled Eurorack module tuned for Techno and Darkwave.
FLUX Evo Channel: an affordable and modern channel strip
24 Apr 2018 in Studio
Evo Channel by developer Flux comprises an overdrive, phase corrector, compressor, EQ, desser, expander, transient/sustain designer, and other processors. Let's have a deeper look!
BBC archives release 16,016 sound effects online for personal use
24 Apr 2018 in Other
An extraordinary historical archive of environmental sounds and sound effects. From every day sounds like "Department store atmosphere" to "Geiger counters" and "Austin Maestro dashboard audible warnings".
That Jared Dines Ormsby 18-String Behemoth can now be heard in action
24 Apr 2018 in Guitar
That insane 18 string guitar built for Jared DInes by Perry Ormsby has been used by the YouTube star to write and record an exclusive track entitled Djent 2018 - hear it here!
MAGIX resurrects a modernized ACID Pro with new sound engine
24 Apr 2018 in Studio
We think ACID is still relevant, and its latest incarnation is a wonderful means for younger producers to discover this genuinely nice piece of software. ACID Pro 8 is available now, priced USD 150.
Don’t miss out on these three plug-ins you can have for free
23 Apr 2018 in Studio
Three interesting new plug-ins that you can download for free appeared on the Internet recently. Check them out and see if they are worth adding to your collection!
Puremagnetik Granule granular delay – It grains for days!
23 Apr 2018 in Studio
Granule has been inspired by the Red Panda Particle guitar pedal and works by chopping audio into tiny grains. These are routed through a looper, a spectral pitch shifter, and a variable delay line.
The Audiophile Circuits League take on a Monster Multi-Function Discrete VCO
23 Apr 2018 in Synths
The Audiophile Circuits League are here to protect us from mediocre oscillators with the Multi-Function Discrete VCO. Cool things include 5 waveshapes and pulse width modulation on both main oscillator and sub.
Sony C-100 dual-capsule condenser microphone hits markets
22 Apr 2018 in Studio
Sony says this model continues the legacy of the classic C-800/C-800G dual-capsule model and offers an extremely broad frequency range — from 20Hz all the way up to 50kHz.
Cultivating sound from plants at Assiniboine Park Conservatory
22 Apr 2018 in Studio
The Assiniboine Park Conservatory is over 100 years old and falling apart. Winnipeg artist Helga Jakobson is taking recordings of the plants bioelectric energy and transforming it into music before it's gone.
Behringer to clone Roland System 100M and somehow makes Eurorack look boring
22 Apr 2018 in Synths
Uli Behringer shows the modular community his plans for cloning the Roland System 100m and bringing it to Eurorack for €89 a pop. While tremendously exciting it also looks a bit dull and uninspiring.
Pitch Pilot: A cool new pitch bending add-on for your guitar
21 Apr 2018 in Guitar
You want country style bends, but don't want to ruin your guitar with routing? Well then forget the B-Bender and get yourself a Pitch Pilot instead, it's simple to fit and easy to use.