All About DC Offset - DC Offset: Case of the Missing Headroom
LearningIt was a dark and stormy night. I was rudely awakened at 3 AM by the ringing of a phone, pounding my brain like a jackhammer that spent way too much time chowing down at Starbucks. The voice on the o…
SWR HeadLite Amplifier Head & Amplite Amplifier Review - Light Headed But Fully Packed
Written testOn today's menu, to get rid of the cold and warm up, we have a light but nourishing pair of SWR class-D heads (an amp/preamp combo and a power amplifier).
How to Compress a Guitar or Bass - Dynamics Processing Meets Rock Guitar
LearningDynamics processing with studio-oriented processors? Been there, done that. But have you re-visited it lately in a guitar context? Dynamics control for vocals or program material is very different co…
Curve Analysis and Acquision Software - Curves of Steal: Fabulous Frequency Felons
LearningBob Ludwig, Doug Sax, Bernie Grundman - they're masters of mastering. They produce hit after hit, with nothing at their disposal other than...well, experience, talent, great ears, the right gear, and…
ADAM A3X Review - The Tiny ADAM
Written testAn ADAM speaker for under $300? Yes, what used to be a dream is now reality thanks to the small A3X equipped with a 4.5" woofer and the German manufacturer's famous ribbon tweeter. Does it have every…
VSL Instruments Pro Mini-Review - Big Time VSL
Written testVienna Symphonic Library recently presented its Vienna Instruments Pro. What is hidden behind this virtual instrument? Is it just an aesthetic update or a real evolution?
Cables: The Most Important Piece of Gear - All About Wires
LearningNo matter how much caffeine you've consumed today, you're not as wired as your studio - or your stage rig. But how much do you really think about those little spaghetti-like critters that form the ce…
Avid Pro Tools 9 Review - Let There Be Light!
Written testIt was THE event at the 2010 AES show in San Fran: the launch of Pro Tools 9 took center stage and generated a lot of expectations. Pro Tools 9 is not merely a simple update. It is in fact a small re…
MusicMan Classic Stingray 4 Mini-Review - Classic and Timeless
Written testToday's review is dedicated to a master piece and a living legend — a totem in electric bass guitar history.
The Audio & Musical Gear that Made the Show - Best of NAMM 2011: The Top 11
LearningFollowing tradition, we present to you Audiofanzine's Top 11 gear picks from NAMM 2011.
Cakewalk Sonar X1 Review - Sonar Under X-Rays
Written testThe new Sonar version has arrived. However, instead of being version 9, it is named Sonar X1. Cakewalk actually decided to completely rebuild the interface of its sequencer. And it changes everything…
How to Compose Music in the Studio - Music Composing on the Fast Track
LearningDon't let technology get in the way of your inspiration—tame that technology, and make it work for you.
Native Instruments The Mouth Mini-Review - Word of Mouth Plug-in
Written testThe Mouth, second effect created by Tim Exile after The Finger, allows you to process any input signal in a creative way, even though it shows some preference for vocals. Is it a vocoder? More? Or le…
Compressors: How They Really Work - Compressors Demystified
LearningIt's one of the most used, and most misunderstood, signal processors. While people use it to make a recording "punchier," it often ends up dulling the sound instead because the controls aren't set op…
DJ-Tech U2 Station MK2 Review - Station to Station
Written testHow about mixing MP3 files without a computer? That's the goal of the DJ-Tech U2 Station MK2...