Choosing a PA System For DJs - How To Choose A PA System For DJing
LearningThe basic role of a DJ is to mix songs in order to cheer up an event and make the audience dance. However, in some cases, the DJ will also need to provide the PA system for the performance. To cope w…
Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ Review - Mr. Plus
Written testNew product in sight for all home studio owners looking to save some money and space in their studio or bedroom!
How To Adjust Guitar Knobs Correctly - What Are The Knobs On A Guitar For?
LearningSure, you can grab your guitar, crank up all the knobs and play. But if all those controls are there, they must serve a purpose!
U-He Satin Review - Night in White Satin
Written testEver since the advent of computer music, many plug-ins have promised us "a true analog sound." This marketing gimmick has been so widely and mischievously used that it has become tiresome... However,…
EBS Classic Session 120, Ibanez Promethean P3115 and Pe… - Only One Can Survive
Written testImagine for a moment that a fellow dressed as the mailman shows up at your door when you are about to start playing your favorite instrument: "Ding-dong! It's the mailman! I've got a parcel for you!,…
A Selection Of Books About Film Music - 7 Books For Understanding Film Music And Its History
LearningFilm music is an art that has secured itself a prominent place in the collective imagination. Here's a first selection of books that allow us to understand where it comes from, how it has evolved and…
Steinberg HALion 5 Review - HALion Doing?
Written testTwelve years after the first version of HALion — the sampler "made in Steinberg" — came out, it's time for the fifth generation to make its debut with a lot of new features. But will it be enough to …
TC Electronic Hall of Fame Mini Review - Mini Mini Mini...
Written test"...must be funny...in a midget's woooorld". It's probably what ABBA would've sung if they had started their career in 2013. Indeed, this year has seen the appearance of a good number of bonsai-sized…
The Best Audio Tools to Change Your Life - The Top Software Tools to Simplify Mixing
LearningHere's a list of plug-ins, software and hardware tools that will simplify the life of the home studio owner.
FXpansion BFD3 Review - The Kingdom Of Three
Written testFXpansion recently introduced BFD3, the third version of its comprehensive drums software. A simple revision or a true update deserving a new version number? And what is its place in a universe alrea…
Audient iD22 Review - 22? Show Me Your iD!
Written testThe interface market is very crowded, but who cares. Audient, the English brand renown for its consoles and preamps, decided to take the plunge with a desktop interface that has caught our eye. Let's…
The Best Virtual Electric Bass Guitars - The Top Electric Bass Guitar Software
LearningTogether with pianos and drums, bass guitars ought to be counted among the instruments whose virtual versions can be considered credible today. Here's a selection of the best exponents in the genre.
Apogee One for iPad & Mac Review - One Two
Written testWhen it came out four years ago, the Apogee One delighted us in several ways. Elegant and compact, it established itself as one of the best audio Swiss knives to use with a MacBook to do some music o…
How To Set a Bass Amp - Find A Good Sound With Your Bass Amp
LearningIt's almost that time of year again and my body and mind are already longing for some well-deserved holidays sitting next to the fire with a hot cup of chocolate. But before that happens and we can a…
The Best Virtual Rhodes - The Top Virtual Rhodes
LearningA real legend among electric pianos, the Rhodes has never stopped inspiring software developers and sample publishers. These 16 instruments are proof of that.