358 Results for "vintage"
5 of the Best Modern Synth Clones: Affordable Classics
02 May in Synths
These five great synth clones sit at the centre of the synthesizer Venn diagram between authenticity, reliability and affordability.
Which are the Best Mic Preamps for Home Recording?
21 Apr in Studio
Is a dedicated microphone preamp a necessity or a luxury? We take a look at some of the best mic preamps for home recording and find out.
Warm Audio Fen-tone: C-3PO Is That You?
08 Apr in Studio
The Warm Audio Fen-tone is a vintage-style figure-8 ribbon mic for capturing instruments, recreated with high-quality modern components.
What makes the Pultec EQ so special?
31 Mar in Studio
One of the most renowned studio tools in the history of recorded music, we look at the Pultec EQ and how to bring it into your workflow.
Why Do We Still Use 1980s Reverb?
24 Mar in Studio
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.
Why is the Neve 1073 such a sought-after Mic Preamp?
19 Mar in Studio
We briefly explore the history of the iconic Neve 1073 channel strip and check out some of the different formats and designs available.
Behringer 73: A Neve Preamp for 200 Bucks?
11 Mar in Studio
The Behringer 73 is a 500-series recreation of the world's most famous microphone preamp, and it comes at a price everyone can afford.
The Best Budget Drum Machines for Music Production
Drum machines provide the creative foundation for songwriting in so many musical Genres. We check out some of the best budget drum machines.Get the Universal Audio 1176 Plugin Free for your DAW
Until February 28, you can get the Universal Audio 1176 plugin for free, the classic compressor used on countless recordings is now yours.Softube Deals: Get over 85% Off with these Offers
Until February 16, you can save over 85% on selected Softube Deals with discounts on bundles, softsynths, and processors for your DAW.The Best Semi-Modular Synths for your Studio Setup
27 Jan in Synths
Modular without the modules? Here's a convenient way to get into modular synthesis. We're looking at some of the best semi-modular synths!
Peluso P-24: A High-end Recreation of the AKG C24
24 Jan in Studio
The Peluso P-24 is a meticulous modern recreation of the legendary C24 stereo tube condenser without the idiosyncracies of a vintage mic.
United Studio Technologies UT Twin48: A Modern Take on a Classic Tube Mic
17 Jan in Studio
The United Studio Technologies UT Twin48 is a dual-mode tube condenser that gives you the U47 and U48 characteristics in one microphone.
Is Xils Lab The Eighty the “Nexus-4” of CS-80 Plugins?
Xils Lab The Eighty is a detailed plugin recreation of the legendary Yamaha CS-80 analogue polyphonic synthesizer of the late 1970s.How To Use Roland Jupiter-8 Plugins in your DAW
13 Jan in Synths
We check out some of the best Roland Jupiter-8 plugins and cover some tips on authentically recreating the classic polysynth in the box.
SP-1200 Alternatives for Sample-based Beatmaking
06 Jan in Synths
We're looking at SP-1200 Alternatives for classic sample-based music production like Daft Punk, The Prodigy, RZA, and A Tribe Called Quest.
Moog Muse Firmware Update 1.3: More chords, better performance & a review
17 Dec 2024 in Synths
Moog Music update the Muse firmware to v1.3! This brings system-wide latency reductions and improvements to velocity response, Diffusion Delay fidelity and Mod map behaviour.
Minimoog Plugins: Nostalgia On Tap
09 Dec 2024 in Synths
Which Minimoog plugins are best to recreate the sound of this legendary analogue synth? We look at some of the top emulations available.
Behringer 69 Vibe: Expressive Uni-Vibe Clone
04 Dec 2024 in Guitar
The Behringer 69 Vibe is the third new vintage pedal from B. This time, it pays homage to Jimi Hendrix's most important pedal.
Why do we still use Leveling Amplifiers in the Recording Process?
02 Dec 2024 in Studio
We check out the different types, formats, and applications of leveling amplifiers and how they are used in the recording process.
How to Use Dub Delay Plugins to Create Authentic Sounds
25 Nov 2024 in Studio
When combined with the right techniques, dub delay plugins can help us to recreate some of the sounds used on our favourite records.
Introducing the new Warm Audio WA76 Series Compressors
20 Nov 2024 in Studio
The new Warm Audio WA76 Series offers updated single and dual-channel recreations of the famous 1176 revision A and D limiting amplifiers.