209 Results for "hardware"
40 Years of the DX7 – Ring Those FM Bells!
The Yamaha DX7 went on sale for the first time on May 29th, 1983. To mark this significant anniversary, we take a look at how it came to be.
DIY Audio Production: Mastering Your Own Music
21 May in Studio
We discuss different ways to go about mastering your own music and find out how you can become a better producer or engineer in the process.
Nopia – Intelligent Chords, Bass and Arps in a Box
The Nopia is a clever box from Argentina that could be helping you make great tunes in a flash. We take a quick look at this prototype!
From Harlem To Stardom: How To Sound Like Moby
We discuss Moby's transition from Club DJ to Pop artist and check out some of the inspiring production gear he used over the years.
Superbooth 23: Sonicware LIVEN Texture Lab
The Sonicware LIVEN range is further bolstered by Texture Lab, another unique and interesting tabletop device with granular sampling and FX.
Superbooth 23: Oberheim OB-X8 Desktop
09 May in Synths
Oberheim finally deliver the hotly anticipated OB-X8 Desktop, a table top version of their highly acclaimed OB-X8 hardware synth.
Superbooth 23: KORG microKORG Crystal – Celebrating 20 Years
To celebrate two decades of the biggest selling synth of all time, KORG release the microKORG Crystal with see-through clothes and case!
Analogue Consoles: Do we still need them?
06 May in Studio
In this post, we discuss the practicality of analogue consoles and explore ways of incorporating console features into your workflow.
Superbooth 23: Norand Mono Mk.2 Synthesizer
A few short years after releasing the first iteration of their Mono synth, Norand rock up with a V2 and a raft of notable improvements.
Why do we still use 1980s reverb?
We discuss the magic of 1980s reverb, why it's still in use today, and the different ways to bring classic reverb sounds to your setup.
The Empirical Labs PUMP is a versatile new 500-series compressor
17 Apr in Studio
We take a look at the versatile new Empirical Labs PUMP compressor module for the 500-series format with saturation and transient shaping.
Review: Kodamo MASK1 Bitmask Synthesizer
31 Mar in Synths
Kodamo serve up a new twist on digital synthesis with their bitmask synthesizer, the MASK1, a synth with interesting sonic abilities.
When to use an SSL bus compressor and why?
29 Mar in Studio
The SSL bus compressor is one of the most sought-after audio tools ever designed! We check out the different formats currently available.
The best stereo EQ processors for mixdown and mastering
18 Mar in Studio
Hardware EQs are powerful tools for shaping your master bus during mixdown and mastering. We check out some of the best stereo EQ units.
Why do we still use leveling amplifiers during the recording process?
15 Mar in Studio
We check out the different types, formats, and applications of leveling amplifiers and how they are used in the recording process.
The Analogue Domain: Mixing Outside the Box
12 Mar in Studio
We take a look at different ways and means of incorporating analogue hardware into your DAW workflow throughout the recording process.
Behringer Reveal the Neptune-80 Juno 6/60 Clone
10 Mar in Synths
Behringer reveal the Neptune-80, their take on the Roland classic Juno 6/60 with the usual Behringer twist and the internet is divided!
Roland SP-404 Mk.II Update – Multitracks & More
Roland release a new free update for the SP404 Mk.II delivering a slew of useful new features including multitrack support and more
The Best Modern Synth Clones – Affordable Essential Classics!
10 Mar in Synths
These five great synth clones sit at the centre of the synthesizer Venn diagram between authenticity, reliability and affordability.
The SPL Transient Designer 4 Mk2: A trusted tool with a new design
23 Jan in Studio
A well-known transient processor gets a redesign, offering more overall versatility. We check out the SPL Transient Designer 4 Mk2!
The best studio gear of 2022 for music production
28 Dec 2022 in Studio
There has been some exciting new recording gear released over the course of this year. Let's check out the best studio gear of 2022!
Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2022: Don’t miss these deals!
25 Nov 2022 in Deals
Black Friday is nearly here – time to grab great deals on plugins, soft synths, samples, and other audio tools, with huge discounts available now!
