How oscillators, LFOs and filters affect your sound
LearningIn our last episode, we talked about the differences between parameters and parameter values and between acoustic and electronic parameters. We also discussed envelope generators and the relationship…
A review of the U-He Hive virtual synth
Written testHive, the latest instrument from u-he, does not claim the precision of Diva the richness of Zebra 2, or the modularity of Bazille or Ace. No. Hive looks and feels simple, is easy to use, and provides…
Harmony Basics - Part 3
LearningAs we saw previously, the construction of any given scale requires that you respect certain intervals between the notes. To achieve that, and depending on the tonic and whether it's a major or minor …
A review of the Splice Sounds sample subscription service
Written testDo you use a lot of samples in your music production? Do you pay for individual samples or sample packs on a regular basis? If so, you might want to check out Splice Sounds, a recently launched servi…
How to fix pitch and timing with the most economical version of Melodyne
LearningMelodyne Essential is the least expensive version of Celemony's acclaimed editing software, and though it doesn't have the same feature set of its big brother Melodyne Editor, it's nevertheless quite…
Waves MaxxVolume for $29 today
Hot newsSpecial priceWaves started this morning a new flash sale on the MaxxVolume dynamic processor plug-in, which price is $29 for the next 24 hours.
Review of the Audient iD14 USB audio interface
Written testA little over two years ago we reviewed the iD22, the first ever audio interface manufactured by Audient, an English brand well-known for its consoles and mic preamps. Considering the crossover to th…
A guide to mixing music - Part 47
LearningThis week I'll show you how to use a Noise Gate to significantly improve your drum tracks.
Studio One 3 arrives with powerful and innovative features
Written testStudio One users have been awaiting a major upgrade for quite some time. Studio One 3 is the first such update since October of 2011, when Studio One 2 hit the market. PreSonus has added new instrume…
TC Electronic PolyTune Clip Review
Written testYou all know the PolyTune, right? The pedal that revolutionized the tuning world five years ago by providing a polyphonic mode that allows you to see the pitch of all strings at once? Well, after int…
Yamaha introduces the THR100H amp heads
Hot newsYamaha unveiled today two new 100W guitar modeling amp heads in the THR series, the single channel THR100H and THR100H-Dual.
Lindell Audio emulates the Neve 2254E
Hot newsLindell Audio has just joined Plugin Alliance where they are offering a new compressor/limiter plug-in based on the legendary Neve 2254E.
Korg in Liverpool with a new keyboard
Hot newsA few days ago, Korg posted a picture of the Penny Lane street sign in Liverpool with the #korgteaser. A second picture shows a keyboard…
Roland introduces the E-A7 arranger keyboard
Hot newsRoland adds to its catalog the new E-A7 61-note arranger keyboard, which offers over 1,500 voices and many quick access controls for live use.
The Loudness War - Part 10
LearningIn this installment, we'll discuss the consequences of volume on music, sound and human ears.