This week, in our non-linear micro-series of "retro-tests," we take a look at that venerable monophonic drum machine, the Roland TR-77. The first product ever designed by the famous Japanese brand, the TR-77 is a remarkable example of simplicity and inventiveness.
After the Wavestate, Opsix, Modwave and KingKORG Neo, Korg's series of compact synthesizers now includes a new model combining different forms of synthesis and filtering. Will it find its place in the range and stand out from the competition?
The ultimate symbol and emblem of the guitarist, the pick is often forgotten when it comes to guitar sound. Yet, like all the other components in the chain, it is of vital importance. So let's explore the vast ocean of picks to give you the info you need to choose yours.
It had to happen: Adam Audio released its first headphones. But not just any headphones: they're a closed-back design (surprise!) and come with their own in-house correction software.
Released in early 1990, "Violator" was Depeche Mode's seventh studio album. It was produced over most of 1989 with the help of producer Flood, sound engineer Steve Lyon and mixer François Kevorkian.
It's almost Christmas, and Steinberg is doing its usual best to put a Cubase under the tree. What about this fourteenth version? Quite a lot, and especially quite a lot of creative stuff.
With the Synthx V, Arturia further enriches its virtual museum dedicated to legendary synthesizers. This time, it's a model of the Elka Synthex. Let's find out what this new plug-in has to offer and what good ideas it brings.
Ableton has just delivered a surprise: a groovebox in a portable format with a screen, an 8 x 4 pad grid, and lots of buttons and encoders. It reminds us as much of Push as of Novation Circuits. We tell you all: the what, how, why and where!
Studio One has been around for fourteen years, slowly but surely staking its place in the DAW market, thanks to its good ideas and innovations. However, with this seventh version, it seems that Presonus is upping the ante by creating a DAW that the competition will have a tough time keeping up with.
A sampler, granular engine, sequencer, effects and lots of fun in a small, pocket-sized box: that's Roland's promise for the latest addition to the AIRA Compact family. Can it claim a choice place among your creative tools?
