358 Results for "vintage"

The Best Budget Samplers for Music Production

Sampling is still one of the most powerful aspects of music production, we've selected some of the best budget samplers for creating beats.

5 of the Best Modern Synth Clones: Affordable Classics

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

The new Warm Audio WA76 Series offers updated single and dual-channel recreations of the famous 1176 revision A and D limiting amplifiers.

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.