346 Results for "hardware"

Omnisphere shakes hands with hardware synths in upcoming version 2.5 update

Following an update to version 2.5, Spectrasonics' software synth powerhouse Omnisphere will integrate with over 20 hardware synths by the likes of Moog, DSI, Roland, KORG, Behringer, Novation, and others.

IK Multimedia teases possible synth announcement for SuperBooth

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.

ES-8 Bitwig Edition rebrands the Expert Sleepers USB interface for Eurorack

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 ...

Stam Audio 1073 EQ: a faithful clone that doesn’t break the bank?

Starting at USD 799, Stam's 1073 clone features a replica of the original's Marinair LO1166 output transformer, made by Sowter Transformers in the UK - there's also a Carnhill line input transformer.

Musikmesse 2018: Camelot manages hardware and VSTi’s for live performance

Camelot provides a cross-platform management, hosting and MIDI/Audio routing for live performance for not just virtual instruments and effects but hardware instruments too. It will even pull all the presets in.

TK Audio BC1Ltd. compressor: A snow-white boutique rarity

The BC1Ltd. was designed to commemorate TK Audio's tenth anniversary and also bring some user-requested features to the compressor - and it's even (kinda) reasonably priced....

Apple Mac Pro 2018 rumours: An all-new modular Mac with easy upgrades in the offing?

The new Mac Pro has already been in the works for some time and could be showcased in June at Apple's WWDC event, envisioned as the highest-end desktop system in the Apple line-up.

New 9.7-inch Apple iPad costs USD 329, an excellent gear purchase

With a friendly price, a wealth of musical apps and all the modern hardware needed to run them, the 9.7-inch Apple iPad is a more attractive purchase than ever. It's on sale now, starting at USD 329.

The Xcalibur JC preamp is your chance to own a piece of Sunset Studio gear

Boutique gear maker Sonic Farm introduced an interesting hardware pre-amp — the Xcalibur JC. Based on the original Xcalibur pre-amp, the JC bears its name because it was designed in tandem with Joe ...

Could Softubе Console 1 become the ultimate Steinberg Cubase 9.5 Pro controller?

Softube has announced its Console 1 hardware and software combo will integrate better with Cubase Pro 9.5 via a free upgrade; users will be able to control different functionality from the controller.

SOLAR RAYY Morphic Dual-Layer Analog Polysynth – crowd-sourcing a synthesizer

The Sonorous Ord "RAYY" is a game-changing digitally controlled analog synth with a 3D dual-layered architecture looking for funding on Kickstarter. Except it doesn't exist yet - would you back a concept?

NAMM 2018: UK Sound intros 176 & 276 compressors, promises 1176 sounds on the cheap

At NAMM 2018, BAE Audio-owned brand UK Sound introduced a pair of rackmount hardware compressors that promise a lot of vintage compression mojo for a fair price. These are the UK Sound 176 and 276 units.

NAMM 2018: Retro Revolver is a vari-mu compressor for the modern age

Retro Revolver - is a hardware dual compressor with a very interesting set of functionality and features. The machine started out as an experimental project way back in 2011, when a few prototype units...

First glimpse of Crazy8Beats drum sequencer from Twist Electrons

From the people who brought you the Crazy8 sequencer comes an 8 track, 16 pattern drum sequencer called Crazy8Beats with MIDI and CV connectivity to run all your rhythms.

Details emerge of XIRID XS2 hardware sequencer to be revealed at Soundmit

With just a few days to go until the Italian Soundmit show XIRID have revealed more details of their XS2 hardware sequencer. Key features are things like 64 tracks and 256 steps with more to come.

Rupert Neve Designs brings 535 Diode Bridge Compressor module

Rupert Neve designs announced the 535 Diode Bridge Compressor - a 500-series format module designed to deliver the essence of the classic Neve 2254 compressor with some modern amenities...

Elektron will update the original Octatrack to the MK2’s operating system

In a move that will surely delight owners of the original Octatrack, Elektron announced an upcoming software update for the machine which will bring its operating system in line with the MK2 version...

Xirid XS2: a new hardware sequencer on the horizon!

The XS2 is shrouded in mystery and will likely remain so until November, when it will receive a showcase at the SoundMit expo in Italy. It's a neat and simple-looking box with a display, several knobs and ...

Native Instruments Maschine MK3 announced: A whole new bag of tricks!

Today, Berlin-based Native Instruments took the wraps off of Maschine MK3, the third iteration of its software/hardware hybrid production system. This is the first major product upgrade since 2012's Maschine ...

Capture and recall your studio hardware with the PatchRat App

Don't rely on scribbled notes or photos of gear, PatchRat will let you properly record all your hardware settings, routing and signal chain on virtual versions of your gear in one cool management app.

Positive Grid is positively teasing…

It's pre-NAMM Show time and those advertising gurus are all in a fever and trying to whip up a frenzy and get us all excited. So what could it be?

Synergy R1 by Audified: a DAW-controlled hardware reverb and saturation unit

Audified has created a new hardware reverb/saturator and software controller combination – the Synergy R1. It features seven types of reverb algorithms, paired with three analog saturation modes...

Did a UK retailer just leak the Elektron Octatrack MK2???

Out of the blue, UK retailer Juno just hoisted the Elektron Octatrack MK2 up for pre-order! The purported successor to 2010's premium Dynamic Performance Sampler costs an eye-watering 1450 EUR...

Invasors for Kontakt: Analogue-inspired synthesis done right

Invasors brings the feel and sound of analog hardware into the Kontakt software interface giving an enjoyably tweakable and inviting sound making experience.