334 Results for "hardware"

40 Years of the Yamaha 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.

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

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!

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.

The Empirical Labs PUMP is a versatile new 500-series compressor

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

Kodamo serve up a new twist on digital synthesis with their bitmask synthesizer, the MASK1, a synth with interesting sonic abilities.

Behringer Reveal the Neptune-80 Juno 6/60 Clone

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 SPL Transient Designer 4 Mk2: A trusted tool with a new design

A well-known transient processor gets a redesign, offering more overall versatility. We check out the SPL Transient Designer 4 Mk2!

Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2022: Don’t miss these 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!

Nordic electronic pioneers: How to sound like Röyksopp

For a small-town electronic duo, Röyksopp had a major impact on the global music scene. We look at the instruments that made up their sound.

Sequential Trigon-6 – New 6 Voice Polysynth

Sequential announced today their first new instrument since the passing of their founder, Dave Smith, the Trigon 6 Polyphonic Synthesizer.

Neumann M 49 V: highly limited tube microphone reissue up for order

The Neumann M 49 V (M 49 reissue) is now available for order from the manufacturer and its dealers, priced around EUR 8,500.

LiN76 Vintage Limiting Amplifier: 76-style compressor up for pre-order

LiN76 Vintage Limiting Amplifier is Lindell Audio's attempt to deliver a complete 76-style hardware compressor at a budget price.

SSL BUS+ Review: The next-generation Bus Compressor

The Bus+ is the next generation of the legendary SSL Bus Compressor – and then some. We've taken the SSL Bus+ for a spin in our review!

Heritage Audio Herchild 660 and 670: Fulfill your Fairchild dreams!

Who hasn't dreamt of owning a Fairchild? While the Heritage Audio Herchild 660 and 670 are certainly no bargain, they make that goal more attainable.

SSL THE BUS+: meaningfully innovating the timeless bus comp

BUS+ is a reincarnate of the SSL Bus Compressor that fuses the classic VCA circuit with new coloration and precision processing capabilities.

Deal: buy NI Maschine and get up to 8 expansions for free

Native Instruments launched a limited time promotion on its Maschine products and expansions. If you purchase Maschine+, MK3, or Mikro before May 5 2022, you will receive up to 8 free exp. of your ...

Mäag Audio intros PREQ2 dual-channel analog preamp and EQ

Mäag's newest creation is the PREQ2 dual mic preamp and EQ - the latter inclusive of the famous AIR Band circuit that gave 90's pop gloss.

API introduces the 3122V 2-channel microphone preamp

API has announced the 3122V microphone preamp. The 3122V is a 2-channel preamp based on the same circuit design as the 4-channel 3124V and the 512V/512c.

Locomotive Audio Model 86B-2: modern Ampex-style tube pre

The successor to the 286A, 86B-2, brings a new front panel, new circuit layout, separate mic and line XLR inputs, and higher DI impedance.