Exponential Audio on a new modular multi-effect
Hot newsExponential Audio will launch this Spring a new multi-effect plug-in based on a modular architecture, called Excalibur.
Frei:raum, innovative EQ
Hot newsGerman manufacturer of hardware processors, Sonible, debuts in the virtual world with an advanced equalizer plug-in.
Abstrakt Instruments Avalon, synth and sequencer
Hot newsWhen former x0xb0x DIYers get into synth design, the result is Avalon, an analog bass synth and digital sequencer.
The Softube Transient Shaper is out
Hot newsAnnounced at NAMM 2015, the new Softube transient shaper plug-in is now available.
A guide to mixing music - Part 21
LearningContrary to popular belief, panning and ambience are not the only tools to use for adjusting the location of a track in the sound field of a mix. We are about to see that the sensation of space and d…
How to capture the sound of Dobros, Nationals and other resonator models
LearningResonator guitars are most often heard in blues, bluegrass, and country music, and offer a unique tone that can add real spice to a recording. In this article, I'll take a quick look at the history o…
Sound synthesis, sound design and audio processing - Part 14
LearningIn this article we'll take it from where we left off last week and continue exploring the main effects you can find on a synth.
A multitalented producer/engineer who masters all his projects and creates his own plug-ins
LearningFor bands on the alternative metal scene who have an album to record, Joey Sturgis is the closest thing to a one-stop shop. He’s a producer, songwriter, guitarist, as well as a tracking, mixing and …
A guide to mixing music - Part 20
LearningIn this episode we'll discuss a pretty subjective application of EQing, namely, coloration.
Morley Cliff Burton Tribute Series Power Fuzz Wah
Hot newsNAMMMorley pays homage to Metallica’s first bassist with a Signature reissue of its legendary Power Fuzz Wah pedal.
Laney Nexus-SL bass amp head
Hot newsNAMMLaney completes this year its Nexus bass amp series with the new SL hybrid head that combines tubes and USB interface.
Friday’s Freeware: Drumper
Hot newsFreewareDrumper is an original groovebox designed by Russian developer Synthler, available as a VST plug-in for Windows.
A review of the Alesis DM Dock drum interface
Written testFollowing in the footsteps of its I/O Dock, which provided iPad musicians with a fully featured audio and MIDI interface with a docking slot, Alesis has released the DM Dock. Aimed at iPad drummers a…
[NAMM] The MMA introduced the HD protocole
Hot newsNAMMThe MIDI Manufacturers Association organized at NAMM a discussion around the HD protocole they’ve been working on for several years.
A review of Sound Radix Drum Leveler
Written testIf you use audio drum tracks in your productions, whether loops or multitrack recordings — you’re likely to have plenty of occasions where you wish you could adjust the levels of a particular drum or…