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PULTEC EQS
What makes the Pultec EQ so special?
09 Mar · One of the most renowned studio tools in the history of recorded music, we look at the Pultec EQ and how to bring it into your workflow.
Groovesizer Mynah: This Pocket Sampler Puts Beats, Effects, and a Sequencer Right in Your Hand
09 Mar · Groovesizer Mynah is a compact pocket sampler with sequencer, effects, and DIY options. Record beats, slice them up, and perform anywhere.
Victory Amps PowerValve 200: More Than a Pedal Platform, More Than a FRFR
09 Mar · The Victory PowerValve 200 is 200-watt hybrid power amp with a switchable tube stage, built for modeler players and pedal platformers.
Mixing Night Audio Cascade: More Than a Delay Plugin for Real Sound Design in Your DAW
09 Mar · Mixing Night Audio Cascade develops echoes step by step as delay, reverb, modulation, and ducking interact to create evolving sound movements.
Elgato Stream Deck Plus XL: Comprehensive Custom Control
09 Mar · The Elgato Stream Deck Plus XL offers extensive control to streamline your workflow for streaming, content creation, and software operations.
Shure MVX2U Gen 2: A Major Upgrade for the “XLR Plug” Interface
09 Mar · Now in its 2nd generation, the Shure MVX2U has improvements to the hardware, as well as new DSP features and compatibility with mobile devices.
My Favourite Hardware Synths by Synthesis Method!
08 Mar · Where I try to choose my favourite hardware synths by their synthesis type, and realise it isn't as easy as I first thought!
Free Plugins
Polarity-MD, Big Max Zero, Waveform Compressor: Free Plugins of the Week
08 Mar · This week’s round-up of free plugins is all about dynamics: Check out Polarity-MD, Big Max Zero, and Waveform Compressor!
The Classic Rock Show
The Classic Rock Show: Keeping the Music We Love Alive
07 Mar · The Classic Rock Show personifies the affection that we all have for the genre. Playing gigs across the globe, I was lucky enough to see them on my doorstep.
Deals Of The Week
Guitar Deals: Accessories to Improve Your Studio
07 Mar · Guitar Deals that make your life easier are priceless. Here's some gear that will improve your workflow and help make recording easier.
ANALOG SYNTHS
5 Stunning Analog Synths: The New Generation of Analog
06 Mar · These are five incredible analog synths from the new breed of designers - and some are surprisingly affordable!
Writing a chord progression
Writing a Chord Progression: Songwriting for Guitar
06 Mar · Chords are the foundations, the building blocks of music. How to write a chord progression is important. Let's look at songwriting for guitar.
Nothing Headphone (a): 135 Hours Battery, LDAC and ANC for Just €159
06 Mar · Nothing Headphone (a) launches with LDAC, ANC and up to 135 hours of battery life while keeping the brand’s distinctive design at a lower price.
Editing Drums: These 3 Plugins Are a Perfect Match
06 Mar · Want to improve editing drums in your DAW and make them sound bigger and punchier? Here are 3 plugins that form a perfect match, plus some useful alternatives.
FAMOUS HOME STUDIOS
5 Times Bedroom Studios Became Hit Factories
05 Mar · Compelling music isn't always made in pro studios with million-dollar gear lists. Here are some of the moments when bedroom studios became hit factories.
Waldorf Iridium Mk.2 – New and Improved!
05 Mar · Well, we didn’t have to wait long for the Iridium Mk.2 to break cover after its leak a few days ago! It’s here, and it’s packing quite a punch! Let’s dig in…
IK TONEX ONE Double Special: D-Tones in Mini Pedal
05 Mar · IK Multimedia TONEX ONE Double Special. A new limited edition run based on the amp's of Alexander Dumble
Rhodes Pianology: A Trio of 3 Deeply Sampled Pianos
05 Mar · Rhodes Pianology brings the sound of three pianos into your DAW: a Japanese upright, an American grand, and a unique Japanese electric grand.
EQD Towers Stereo Reverberant Filter: Ambient FX
05 Mar · EarthQuaker Devices Towers combines epic cathedral reverb with a resonant low-pass filter for endless ambient soundscapes.
Strymon PCH X1 & X2: The Ultimate Tool for Your Live Amp Modeler Rig
05 Mar · If you need hum-free, crystal clear sound on stage, Strymon PCH X1 and X2 will be the last DI boxes for that job.
PHASE PROBLEMS
Fixing Phase Problems In The Mix: Saving Phase
04 Mar · You record with the best mics and converters, but phase issues can still reduce the impact of performances. We learn about fixing phase problems.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Perfect Pads for Protein – Sounds and Presets
04 Mar · Waldorf releases their first official sound bank for the fantastic Protein tabletop synth, bringing Harry van Mierloo's acclaimed Perfect Pads from the Quantum/Iridium to the small but mighty wavetable synth.