What is Comping? - How To Get The Perfect Take
LearningComping is an audio editing technique that consists in putting together different takes of the same instrument in order to get the "perfect recording" without the trick being audible.
Applied Acoustics Systems Ultra Analog VA-2 Review - Ultra Ultra?
Written testAAS renews its virtual analog synth by adding VA-2 to its name. But that is obviously not the only change. Here's a detailed overview.
Magix Music Maker 2014 Review - Mocking Music
Written testOnce a pioneer in computer music for the masses, Music Maker presents its 2014 edition that intends to close the loop. Let's check it out.
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!
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,…
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 …
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…
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.
Behringer Firepower FCA1616 Review - Behringer Gives Its Interfaces The Midas Touch
Written testThe digital audio interface market is very saturated (pun intended) with lots of brands and many new models struggling to find their niche.
How to Control Your Sequencer With an iPad - The Best Control Surfaces for iPad
LearningI could already hear the outcry when I was writing these lines: "Touchscreen technology will never replace real pots!", "The Wi-Fi latency is huge no matter what!", "Apple isn't the only thing out th…
