Spitfire Audio BML Series Review - Orchestral Outbursts
Written testWhenever we deal with a virtual orchestra, we usually end up talking about East West or the Vienna Symphonic Library. However, there are some other publishers that are just as exacting in terms of qu…
Understanding Audiobus - A Tool for Using Multiple Audio Apps Simultaneously
LearningAudio apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch are more powerful than ever, but imagine what you could do if you could use your apps together in the same session?
How To Get a Punchy Drum Sound - PureMix Video On Mixing Drums
LearningIn this new PureMix video, sound engineer Ben Lindell shows you how to use your audio processing plug-ins to mix drums giving them more substance and presence.
Audio Editors: Readers' Choice - The Top Audio Editors
LearningBe it to master a song, do some sound design, manipulate audio files or edit samples, the audio editor is a very precious tool in your creative arsenal. We chose nine paid audio editors from which yo…
Waldorf Rocket Review - Monster Sound
Written testWhile we impatiently waited over a year for the Pulse 2, this small module named Rocket came out offering us an open sound buffet in early 2013. Fire it up!
What Is A Plug-In? - How To Install And Use An Audio Plug-In
LearningOn Audiofanzine everyone talks about plug-ins all day long. Most of you know exactly what that's all about and know how to install a plug-in. However, there was a time when we were all just starting …
iZotope RX 3 Review - Threesome
Written testAfter adding the RX to its software catalog in 2007, iZotope has made a name for itself in the audio restoration world. The second version came out in 2010 and really drove it home making the softwar…
Basic Instructions For Getting a Sound of Destruction - How to Get a Punk Guitar Sound
LearningAh, punk! Some say it's enough to pick a guitar, an amp, a jack, and a strap (the longer the better), crank it all up and it should sound like it's meant to.
Making the BEST of the world's WORST Christmas gift - Merry Christmas
LearningSad because you've opened all of your gifts? Don't fret, there's still one left! Our gift to you, in all it's glory.
Hercules DJ Monitor 5 Review - Give me Five!
Written testWell-known for its interfaces and control surfaces for DJs, Hercules surprised us with the XPS 2.0 DJ Monitors and their excellent value for money. If you are curious to hear the DJ Monitor 5, which …
Presonus Sceptre S6 Review - Helter-Sceptre
Written testDuring the last NAMM, Presonus came out big and introduced two new series of monitor speakers: the entry-level Eris, which were very convincing in the review we previously did, and the Sceptres, whos…
How To Get a Crunch Sound - The Basics To Making Your Electric Guitar Sound Crunchy
LearningAfter having found your clean sound, let's now look at how to color your sound with a bit of distortion.
Waldorf Pulse 2 Review - Ace Of Hearts…
Written testBest Product awardIntroduced in Frankfurt 2013 in its almost final version, Pulse 2 marks the return of Waldorf to its analog passions. The brand recently lent us one, just when its first commercial models are hitting…
How To Set A Guitar Amp To Get A Clean Sound - How To Get A Clean Sound With A Guitar Amp
LearningWe have already seen how to set correctly the knobs of your instrument. But we still have to shape the signal before it comes out of the loudspeaker.
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.
