178 Results for "Drums"

A Phil good Christmas: How to sound like Phil Spector

Making a timeless Christmas album is a little more challenging than you might think at first. We find out how to sound like Phil Spector!

The Best Eurorack Modules of 2022: Our Top 5 for modular mayhem

Despite the year's chip shortages we've seen some interesting and unusual modules this year. Here's my pick of the Best Eurorack Modules of 2022

Erica Synths SYNTRX II synthesizer of darkness is now open to preorder

Erica Synths unveiled the stunning SYNTRX II exploratory synthesizer at Superbooth along with the LXR drum module. The synth is ready to ship

Wah Pedal, Localizer, Bonnie: Free plugins of the week

Want Jimi Hendrix' wah pedal for your DAW? Check out this free plugin by Nembrini Audio! We've also got some 3D audio trickery and a drum sampler!

Robaux LL8″: Little drum sequencer with big buttons

Robaux has released an upgrade on the LL8 trigger sequencer. The LL8" brings in the big buttons of the SWT16 and a bunch of new features.

Roland SPD-SX PRO: Ultimate sampling pad that raises the bar

Roland releases a new level of sampling pad in the SPD-SX PRO. With a bunch of road-tested professional enhancements for the most demanding gigs.

Modbap Trinity: 3-channel Digital Drum Synth Array

Modbap has revealed the stunning-looking Trinity. It's a three-channel digital drum voice with four sound engines and heaps of character.

New Roland TR-8S/TR-6S firmware brings more drums, FX and probability

Roland has added a bunch of new FM drums with full editing, a random kit generator, probability and some new FX to the TR-8S & TR-6S rhythm performers

Pancz multi-band transient shaper plug-in available for USD 45

Pancz ticks the right boxes by doing exactly what a transient shaper ought to, then going ways beyond it. Bow to the punch!

How to Sound Like: Opeth – Blackwater Park

We dive into the recording process Opeth used on Blackwater Park and check out some of the gear used in the creation of this classic album.

Slap: All-in-one drum processing tool from Yum Audio and Mr. Bill

Yum Audio has teamed up with producer Mr. Bill to create Slap – a new all-in-one drum processing plug-in based on Mr. Bill's signature technique.

Deal: XLN Audio plug-ins 40% off until June 12!

XLN Audio plug-ins which are now available at much lower prices (40% off) until June 12, 2022 from our affiliate partner Thomann!

Roland AIRA Compact: 3 fun-sized machines for beats, chords and voices

With shades of Korg Volcas and Behringer Minisynths Roland's AIRA Compact series introduces the T-8 Beat Machine, J-6 Chord Synthesizer and E-4 Voice Tweaker.

EZdrummer 3: Toontrack delivers an update from the ground-up

EZdrummer 3 is the long-awaited major update to the popular drum software from Toontrack. There are 7 new drum kits and lots more to explore!

Making Sound Machines Stolperbeats: Groove packed shuffle machine

Stolperbeats roughly translates as "beats tripping over themselves" and is a shuffle-infused drum pattern generator to be fully revealed at Superbooth

Deal: Buy EZdrummer 2 and upgrade to EZdrummer 3 for free!

ToonTrack offers discounted upgrades to EZdrummer users and the opportunity to buy EZdrummer 2 and get the upgrade to EZdrummer 3 for free.

Best free plug-ins this week: BYOD, TILTA and Iota Mini

This week’s freeware collection includes a modular guitar distortion plug-in, a tilt equalizer and a cool little Trap/RnB ROMpler. Here’s BYOD, TILTA and Iota Mini.

First look review: Clipmode DRoOM! – the DIY Drum FX System

Clipmode DRoOM! is a unique beat construction kit that invites you to layer samples recorded in different rooms. We've tried DRoOM! for ourselves.

MODO Drum 1.5: 3 new kits for the physical modeling drums plug-in

IK Multimedia dished out a massive content update to its MODO Drums plug-in. You can also get the full version from Thomann at near 70% off!

Reco-Synth Reco Drum Vintage Limited Edition and a pair of minis

Reco-Synth has reworked the Reco Drum into a very cool new case and released a Reco Mini Bass and Jolymod Mini modular. Let's check them out.

METRO: Underground busker inspired 6-channel Eurorack drum module

The METRO from Magerit is inspired by the sort of DIY drum kits you see buskers play on the subway. METRO is a drum synthesizer and rhythmic sequencer in 13HP.

Best free plug-ins this week: Glass Piano, Drum8 and TheSplit

This week’s collection of the best free plug-ins includes Philip Glass's piano, a cool drum ROMpler and a useful signal splitter.

Neumann introduces Miniature Clip Mic System for close-miking instruments

Neumann has announced the Miniature Clip Mic System for close-miking instruments. The system consists of the KK14 capsule and various mounting solutions.

Twisted Electrons Blast Beats: SoundBlaster inspired groove box

Blast Beats takes its sound from the FM chip found on the classic SoundBlaster cards from the 90s. It has 6 drums sounds, 4 synths parts and a whole bunch of sliders.