Top paid magnetic tape machine emulators
TopOh, the sound of tape! That "something" that so many people miss in digital recordings. Although there are plug-ins that do just that...
Top hardware speaker simulators
TopSpeaker emulators seem to be highly in demand right now, mainly as a solution to record yourself and play live, benefiting from the sound of a tube amp. There are obviously lots of software tools to …
Review of the Baloran The River analog synthesizer
Written test35 years after the release of The Moog Source, the young French company Baloran pushes the concept to the next level. The River, much more than a polyphonic multitimbral analog synth, is made with pr…
Top wah-wah pedals for guitar
TopThe quest for the perfect wah-wah pedal is not an easy one. The sound varies a lot from model to model and we don't all want to attack the same frequencies. Any reviews and advice is always very much…
Top legendary folk acoustic guitars
TopWhile electric guitars have seen a decrease in sales in recent years, the acoustic guitar market seems to be as healthy as ever.
Brief guide to guitar synths
LearningThe '80s revival that has taken hold of pop culture seems to not have an end. And, obviously, music hasn't escaped this phenomenon, to the benefit of one instrument: the synthesizer. A fact that make…
The best brands of power supplies for pedals
TopEverybody knows guitar players love to collect pedals. Pedals are nice and good, yes, but they aren't much worth if you don't feed them some power. Regardless of whether you settle for a small setup …
The top USB audio interfaces with two mic inputs for less than $300
TopWe know you love your first tiny one-preamp audio interface as much as you do your girlfriend, but you have to admit that it probably has become a bit limited, especially since you started playing wi…
The community's favorite analog synths
TopToday we continue with the top lists of 2017 and the time has come to present the community's favorite analog synths!
Top e-bass models
TopAfter polling the Audiofanzine community for their favorite DAWs and electric guitars, the time has come to find which are their favorite basses. Who will share the throne with Ableton Live and the F…
Top acoustic-electric guitar amp brands
TopWe sometimes have the tendency to forget that amps are not the prerogative of electric guitar lovers. Acoustic instruments have lots of advantages, but it's hard to play music for large audiences in …
A rundown of the most mythical fuzz pedals
LearningFuzzzzz! This onomatopoeia used to describe the first distorted sounds of an amp is hardly a stranger to any guitar player. The fuzz is obviously a distortion effect, but it's a also a culture in its…
The best 8-inch powered monitor speakers for less than 700€ per pair
TopSometimes you need a couple of big speakers, but can't necessarily afford them. Don't panic! There are some speakers with an 8-inch woofer that can manage the low end quite decently without setting y…
A brief chronology of DAWs and audio sequencers
LearningThree decades have gone by since computers revolutionized music production. And the pace of the market is so high that a timeline of the different DAWs and sequencers that have come and gone througho…
Top digital sequencers of 2017
TopAudio sequencers never stop evolving. Household names strive to introduce new features without losing their essence while, on the other hand, you have new players who want to join the race betting st…
