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Our five best Kontakt alternatives – Free and Paid
28 Jun 2023 in Studio
Come take a look at these five Kontakt alternatives! We've got the best free and paid VSTs to replace the sampler from Native Instruments.
Weekend Workshop: How to use a MIDI Controller – Our Guide
25 Jun 2023 in Studio
Ever wondered how to use a MIDI Controller? You'll be playing chords, hitting pads, and turning knobs in no time with our guide on how to set it up!
How to edit vocals and improve your recordings
18 Jun 2023 in Studio
Have you ever wondered how to edit vocals? What software you need? What steps you need to take for improving a recording? Take a look at our guide.
Our five best Omnisphere 2 alternatives – Free and Paid
11 Jun 2023 in Studio
We have selected the five best Omnisphere 2 alternatives. Which ones made our list? Which one did we forget? Which one would you have chosen?
Weekend Workshop: How to record vocals – Everything you need to know
11 Jun 2023 in Studio
Here is everything you need and need to know about how to record vocals! The equipment, the room, the recording process - check out our guide!
Review: Erica Synths SYNTRX II – Sound design monster
05 Jun 2023 in Synths
We had the chance to review Erica Synths SYNTRX II. And what a sound design monster it is! Get all the ins and outs of this modulation machine!
Is AI replacing Producers? – Almost 75% think so in recent survey
05 Jun 2023 in Tech
Is AI replacing Producers? A recent survey suggests that quite a few people in the industry think that this will happen, at least to some degree.
The Best Drum Machine VSTs to Get your Groove on
27 May 2023 in Studio
We have selected the best drum machine VSTs from emulation of legendary classic to cutting-edge AI-driven sample scanner. Get your groove on!
First Look: Roland AIRA S-1 Tweak Synth – Pocket SH-101 Emulation
11 May 2023 in Synths
There is a new pocket AIRA in town! We had a first look at the Roland AIRA S-1 Tweak Synth. How close to the legendary SH-101 does it get?
Review: Harley Benton ST-25th Firemist – golden finish, silver tone?
30 Mar 2023 in
We review the anniversary model Harley Benton ST-25th Firemist with its classy golden finish and its sound on a budget. How close does it get?
Review: Røde NT1 5th Generation – The mic for podcasts and streamers
27 Mar 2023 in Studio
We review the new USB-Microphone Røde NT1 5th Generation. It brings USB-C connectivity and on-board DSP effects along with 32-bit conversion.
IK Multimedia, Sonible, UJAM, Magix in our software deals of the week!
Software deals for products from IK Multimedia, Magix, Sonible, and UJAM are part of our weekly collection of deals. Up to 83% off!Antares, Zynaptiq, and Blue Cat Audio: our software deals of the week!
16 Mar 2023 in Studio
Antares, Zynaptiq, and Xlis Lab are in our weekly software deals! Check out what's on sale for Auto-Tune and other must-have plugins!
Apogee, Akai, and Zoom: Deals of the Week!
13 Mar 2023 in Studio
Apogee, Akai and Zoom are in our deals of the week! Looking for a new audio interface, a compact MIDI controller or an entry-level field recorder?
Rhodes, Universal Audio and IrcamLAB – software deals of the week
09 Mar 2023 in Studio
Plugins from Rhodes, Universal Audio, and IrcamLAB are on sale in our weekly software deals. With savings up to 50%, you've got to check them out!
Rode, Harley Benton, Focusrite: Deals of the Week
06 Mar 2023 in Studio
Rode has a microphone for creators on sale, Harley Benton's JB homage is reduced and Focusrite's Scarlett interface is 30% off this week!
Front 242: Most-used Synths, Drum Machines and Sounds
24 Feb 2023 in Synths
Front 242: The cult electronic band famous for pioneering the EBM Genre and their role in defining the sound of Industrial music.
Arturia, Zynaptiq and Synchro Arts in our software deals of the week!
Plugins from Arturia, Zynaptiq and Synchro Arts are on sale! Pigments, Pitchmap and RePitch are popular VSTs right now, we've got deals for them!First Look: Harley Benton JA-60CC – the best budget Jazzmaster?
08 Nov 2022 in Guitar
We review the Harley Benton JA-60CC and ask: is this the best budget Jazzmaster you can get? It's one of the most beautiful ones, to say the least.
Review: Warm Audio Warmdrive and Centavo Overdrive Pedals
25 Oct 2022 in Guitar
First Look! We take the Warm Audio Warmdrive and Centavo overdrive pedals for a spin. How do they compare against the prized originals?
Review: Ableton Note is a sketchbook for Live as an iOS App
18 Oct 2022 in Studio
Ableton Note takes Ableton Live on the road! Mobile music production with the iOS App makes beats and sound on the go a breeze - our first look!
Review: Apple AirPods Pro 2. Generation In-Ear Headphones for Musicians?
03 Oct 2022 in Tech
Besides a series of new Apple Watch models and the new iPhone 14, Apple showed "one more thing" at the "iPhone & iOS" keynote in September 2022: the new in-ear headphones Apple AirPods 2. Generation. While ...