71 Results for "strings"

Instrument X: Dreamtonics Makes Massive Sample Libraries for Orchestral Sounds Obsolete

Dreamtonics Instrument X replaces sample libraries with neural acoustic modeling for orchestral instruments. The trilogy alongside Synthesizer V is now complete.

MINIM Strings – Repetitive Legato Just Got Easy: Sounds and Presets

Minim Strings from Tempest Instruments seeks to address the issue of writing repetitive legato in a simple Kontakt package. We also have a bunch of Tribute banks from Arturia and new sounds for Chromaphone.

The Gear of Stevie Ray Vaughan: Inside the Setup of One of the World’s Greatest Guitarists

The gear of Stevie Ray Vaughan was little more than a heavily strung Stratocaster. Yet he became one of the greatest guitarists of all time.

The Best Electric Guitar Strings: Tone and Value Compared

Let's look at the best electric guitar strings for your axe. Do you go light or heavy? Cheap or expensive? Here are your options.

LCO Producer Strings, Deep Felt Piano and Augmented Choirs – Sounds and Presets

This week's Sounds and Presets features classical samples, including LCO Producer Strings, a felt piano from Soniccouture and a new choir package from UVI.

D’Addario NYXL Strings Tested – Review

Good strings are more than just wire. D'Addario NYXL strings are a modern solution to almost every problem. We have tested them.

Daddario Raffle: Buy NYXL Strings, Win A Trip to New York!

Buy NYXL strings until the end of September and you'll automatically be entered into this new D'Addario contest! You could win a trip to New York City!

Ernie Ball Earthwood Bell Bronze: John Mayer’s New Acoustic Strings

The new acoustic strings Ernie Ball Earthwood Bell Bronze have been developed in collaboration with John Mayer.

Ernie Ball Tim Henson Signature Bundle: Strings and Accessories for Fans!

The brand new Ernie Ball Tim Henson Signature Bundle includes special string sets, fretwrap and white cable. But all items are also available separately.

How String Gauges Influence Technique and Tone

String Gauges play a pivotal role in not only how you sound, but how you play. Let's see what differences they can make for you.

How to Change Strings on a Floyd Rose: Restringing a Locking Tremolo

Restringing a guitar with a Floyd Rose or other floating tremolo system doesn't have to be hard! Here's how to change strings on a Floyd Rose.

Acoustic Guitar Strings: How to Change – Restringing Made Easy

Restringing an acoustic guitar can seem like a daunting task for beginners. It doesn't have to be! Here's how to change acoustic guitar strings!

Deal: Save 20 percent on these D’Addario NYXL and Student Classic strings!

There is a great deal on D'Addario NYXL and D'Addario Student Classic strings at Thomann right now—20% off for a limited time!

D’Addario 2in1 Deal: Buy guitar strings, get Pro-Winder for free!

Buy one of these five string sets for acoustic guitar and get a string winder for free in the D'Addario 2in1 deal! Only valid for a short time!

Behringer SOLINA String Ensemble available for preorder

Behringer has completed the development of the SOLINA String Ensemble. The recreation of the classic string machine will ship once the required chips are available.

Samples of the week: Augmented Orchestra, Sordino Strings, free sounds

Samples of the week: Augmented Orchestra, Berlin Con Sordino Strings, Krotos Studio, freebies from BVKER and Cinematique Instruments.

Superbooth 22: Arturia V Collection 9 takes it up to 32 instruments

Arturia has upgraded the V Collection premium suite of virtual instruments to version 9. It pulls in 4 new instruments and updates many others.

Morphor AP-1: Karplus-Strong analogue string synthesis module

Morphor AP-1 is a fully analogue string synthesis Eurorack module based on the Karplus-Strong principle and it's vibrating on Kickstarter now.

Arturia Augmented STRINGS launches with free INTRO instrument

Augmented STRINGS is a new series of immersive acoustic instrument sounds combined with morphing abstract synthesis. INTRO is a streamlined version you can have for free.

Spitfire Audio Polaris: Orchestra epically emulating classic synths

Synthesizers were created to emulate instruments but in a deliciously perverse twist, Polaris is what happens when a modern string orchestra imitates classic synth sounds.

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.

Gear Every Guitar Player Needs in Their Gig Bag

Every guitarist has accessories that are necessary for what they do. Here are a few essential items you should always have with you.

First Look Review: Harley Benton Dullahan FT-24 and AT-24

Harley Benton's Dullahan headless guitar found its way to the Gearnews office - here's what (not) to expect from your first headless guitar.

Antidote and Euphoria: The Chromatic modules we need right now from Dreadbox

In the chaos of modular as a metaphor for life in 2020 a little bit of Antidote and Euphoria from Dreadbox could bring you the arresting beauty of strings and the warm embrace of phasing.