GM, GS & XG: A Little History - MIDI: The GM Standard and its Extensions
LearningMany sound cards and synthesizers, as well as most audio software, are compatible with one of the three midi norms (GM, GS, XG). Though MIDI has long since proven its utility, the existence of differ…
Arturia's Analog Factory Experience: The Test - The Arturia Experience
Written testArturia has been showing more and more interest in software/hardware solutions, as can be seen with some of their top of the line projects, such as Origin. The editor also offers a more affordable so…
Digidesign's Velvet: The Test - Tines in Velvet wrapping
Written testElectric Pianos never seem to go out of style; and because they’ve now gone virtual, Digidesign has decided to come out with their own version of these timeless instruments.
The Test of QuikQuak's RaySpace - Reverb Construction Kit
Written testThere’s such a plethora of software reverbs, that an editor who wants to be a cut above the rest has to rely on originality. By allowing you to create any reverberating space you’d like, and to preci…
E-MU's Tracker Pre - The Test - E-MU Tracker Pre USB 2.0
Written testIn a world of myriad low-cost audio interfaces, E-MU has made a bold move with it’s new Tracker Pre USB 2.0. Though somewhat similar to it’s predecessor, the 0202 USB 2.0, the Tracker Pre has created…
New American Standard Telecaster & Stratocaster Test - Legends Get a Face Lift
Written testFender has added some new features to a few of its classic instruments and announced the New American Standard series. Here’s a great occasion to come face to face (or body to body) with two of rock’…
Test of TC Electronic's Studio Konnekt 48 - The Ultimate Interface?
Written testAfter years of making hardware and software effects solutions, TC Electronic has released a series of audio interfaces. The Konnekt family is divided into two sub-families, with on the one hand the K…
Tonebone PZ-PRE: The Test - Tonebone PZ-PRE Acoustic Preamp
Written testWhen Radial engineering, who has a reputation for making quality gear, branches out into acoustic instrument pre-amps, the result is the Tonebone PZ PRE, a pedal with two high-impedance inputs, a boo…
Logic 8 Pro: The Test - The All-in-One Logic
Written testWhile certain sequencer editors are steadily increasing their prices, Apple has taken the other route and is now offering Logic for under 500€. Would it be wise to spend more?
Test of MusicLab's RealStrat - Real Fake Strat
Written testMusicLab, the editor of RealGuitar, has released RealStrat, a virtual instrument that uses a combination of samples and in-house technology to emulate the sound and feel of the illustrious Fender mod…
The Zoom H2 Test - Zoom H2
Written testOut of all the digital recorders that have come out recently, the Zoom H2 is definitely one of the best sellers at the moment. It’s sold at a very affordable price (around 199 euros), but does the Zo…
Review of FabFour, Gypsy and Voice of Passion - EastWest Play
Written testAfter 20 years of editing hi-quality sample libraries, EastWest has taken the plunge and released its own sample player, simply named Play. At the Winter NAMM 2008 the editor unveiled several produ…
Review of the Line 6 UX8 digital audio interface - The UX is back
Written testWhen the conceivers of the POD took on audio interfaces, the result was the TonePort, a veritable toolbox for home studio owners. Now we'll be taking a look at the new version that features…
Speakerphone's test - Virtual environment?
Written testHave you ever dreamed of a speaker simulator, that would allow you to integrate any audio file into a totally programmable background environment, from a wood case to an imaginary spatial airport ful…
El Diablo's test - Hot ribbon
Written testWith few exceptions, microphones today are more or less inspired by german classics which were released in the 1950’s and 60’s. With a few exceptions... Here is one: The Crowley & Tripp El Diablo, a …
