Palmer Mutterstolz Review - Make Your Mamma Proud
Written testBack in the day when fluorescent colors were in fashion, amps resembled fridges, all the songs on the radio had a guitar solo after the second chorus, and the Berlin Wall was still standing (Bingo!, …
DAW Automation 101 - Master your DAWs Automation Features to Gain Control Over the Mix
LearningOne of the most powerful features in your DAW is its ability to automate the volume, pan, send and return levels, and effects parameters of the various tracks in your mix.
UAD API Vision Review - A Look into the Vision
Written testSince its inception, the plug-in family for Universal Audio UAD cards has been devoted to the reproduction of analog units. And that's how UA has come to being associated with the biggest names in th…
Impressive Compression - The Best Compression Pedals for Guitar and Bass
LearningFor those who have a tendency to hammer their electric or bass guitars with a heavy attack, or can't play consistent rhythm parts throughout an entire song, a compressor might be the solution. A comp…
Producer/engineer Jesse Cannon on mixing, mastering, an… - Engineering in the Trenches
LearningAn interview with producer/engineer Jesse Cannon (Animal Collective, The Cure, The Misfits, Man Overboard) where he discusses mixing, mastering and his upcoming free online seminar.
Slide Guitar Quick-Start Guide - Basic techniques for slide guitar playing
LearningHere are the essential techniques and basic information you need to get started playing slide guitar
Polishing and Exporting the Final File - Recording Your DJ Sessions - Part 4
LearningIn the three previous parts, we showed you how to set up the DJ hardware, how to configure your computer to record an optimal signal and some good practices to keep in mind for your sessions. Now tha…
Best Practices for Recording Your DJ Mixes - Recording Your DJ Sessions - Part 3
LearningIn the first two parts of this article, we discussed how to prepare your mixer and configure your computer to record a mix. Now that the hardware is ready, we can now move on to some tips for you to …
Zoom H6 Review - Six Inputs of Separation
Written testBest Value awardThe H4n isn't the crown jewel of the Zoom recorder range anymore! The H6, with more inputs and interchangeable mics, has arrived to take its place.
Nord Lead 4 Review - Life in Red
Written testFive years after launching Nord Wave, Clavia has once again updated its stage-synth range. What surprises does the Nord Lead 4 offer?
Exclusive Line 6 AMPLIFI 150 Review - The Blue-Toothed Combo
Written testLine 6 enters the Bluetooth era with the new AMPLIFI series, which combines multimedia speakers and a modeling combo in a single box.
The 20 Hottest Products from the NAMM Show 2014 - Best of NAMM 2014
LearningThe 2014 edition of NAMM has come to an end and we are left with the impression that the audio world is moving fast...
Focal Spirit Professional Review - The Professional Spirit
Written testA little over a year ago, the French brand Focal, well-known for its range of speakers, introduced its first pair of headphones: Spirit One. Although portable and fairly nice, they weren't really apt…
Cakewalk Sonar X3 Review - Stellar Sequel
Written testBest Product awardThe year has just begun and, as usual, the new Sonar has arrived with a bunch of new features on the rack.
Setting Up Your Computer To Record Your DJ Mixes - Recording Your DJ Sessions - Part 2
LearningIn the first part of this article, we discussed how to prepare the decks, records and mixer to have an optimal audio signal...