281 Results for "vintage"

How to get that Old-school Sampler Sound

Ever wondered how to get the old-school sampler sound? Punchy lo-fi drums and underwater pad sounds can give your music a retro feel.

Historic Studios: The Best Recording Studios of All Time

Some studios have a degree of cultural significance, so we're looking at some of the best recording studios of all time to find out more.

Signature Synths We’d Like To See From Our Favourite Artists

Artist guitars and pedals are all the rage so why not synthesizers? Here are seven signature synths featuring artists like we’d like to see.

Buyer Beware: The Most Expensive Synths of All Time

Some of the most sought-after vintage synths still fetch astronomical prices on the 2nd-hand market. We're checking out some of the Most Expensive Synths you'll come across if you're looking to add these ...

The Best Pultec Alternatives for Home Recording

The Pultec EQ is a hallmark of recording, we're looking at some of the best Pultec alternatives to bring this famous EQ into your workflow.

Studio Standards: The Best Vocal Microphones of all Time

Legendary studio vocal microphones are among the most exquisite pieces of audio gear. We check out classic vocal mics that made recording history.

REVIEW – Universal Audio UAFX Galaxy 74 and Del-Verb pedals

We put the UAFX Galaxy 74 and Del-Verb pedals through their paces and find out how you can incorporate them into your studio or live setup.

Awesome Software Deals from Output, Avid, Zynaptiq & More

In this week’s Software Deals, we’ve got a little bit of everything: Check out these bargains from Output, Avid, Zynaptiq, XLN Audio, and more!

Flex Reverb, Rust, Hz Box: Free Plugins of the Week

Flex Reverb is a versatile reverb, Rust delivers tasty lo-fi sounds, and Hz Box emulates a soundbox. Check out our free plugins of the week!

The Best 1176 Alternatives for your Recording Setup

Are you in need of that classic FET compressor sound? We're looking at some of the best 1176 alternatives for your recording setup.

The Best Budget 500-Series modules for Home Recording

Tired of analogue modeling software plug-ins? We check out some of the best budget 500-series modules for producing music at home.

Studio Deals from Focal, Tascam, Rode, and Universal Audio

In this week's batch of Studio Deals, we've got a selection of both affordable and premium recording solutions for your studio setup.

Classic Gear: Roland Juno-106

Is owning a vintage Roland Juno-106 really all it's cracked up to be? We look at this classic polysynth and how you can create its sound.

The Best 808 Alternatives: 5 Ways to get that Classic Sound

Can't get your hands on a real TR-808? Don't sweat it, we're looking at some of the best 808 alternatives to get that classic sound.

Happy 808 Day! We look back at the heritage of the Roland TR-808

As an 808 Day celebration, we're looking back at the history of the Roland TR-808 and how it rose to prominence in global music culture.

Cosmic Wonderland: How To Sound Like Tame Impala

We check out some of the key instruments used in creating the escapist, melancholic sound of Kevin Parker's solo project, Tame Impala.

Studio Standards: Classic Mic Preamps that Made Recording History

Classic Mic Preamps like those found in legendary consoles helped shape countless hit records. We look at microphone preamps that made history.

The Wizard Of IDM: How To Sound Like Aphex Twin

We find out about some of the instruments that shaped the early sound of Aphex Twin, one of the most respected names in electronic music.

The Best Budget Grooveboxes to take a break from your DAW

Are you stuck in the mud creatively? We check out some of the best budget grooveboxes for standalone beat creation and live performance.

Synth Deals from Kurzweil, Pittsburgh Modular and Teenage Engineering

This week's Synth Deals has a range of offers to increase the capabilities of your keyboard rig and add new creativity to your studio setup.

Which are the Best Mic Preamps for Home Recording?

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.

World’s Most Expensive Guitars: The Hottest Collector’s Items

The world's most expensive vintage guitars regularly fetch millions at auctions – especially if they were owned by legendary rock icons!

Classic Gear -The Yamaha DX1: Owning and Recreating the King of FM

Ever wondered what it's like to own a Yamaha DX1? Want to know how to recreate the sound? Rob takes us under the hood of The King of FM...

The Best Stage Pianos for an authentic vintage sound

We've selected some of the best stage pianos available for recreating classic Rhodes and Wurlitzer sounds both in studio and on stage.