320 Results for "hardware"
The Yamaha Montage is dead. Long live the Montage!
In a fairly low-key announcement today, Yamaha announced the discontinuation of their flagship synthesizer, the Montage, and its replacement.
Behringer continues the rumour mill with prototypes and an update
Behringer decided to try a different delivery style over the weekend, teasing two possible future products and updating us on another
Studio Standards: Classic Compressors and Limiters
01 Jul 2023 in Studio
Classic compressors like the 1176, LA-2A, and Fairchild are much more than dynamics processors. We look at the most iconic compressors of all time.
The Synclavier name returns with digital Regen desktop synth
29 Jun 2023 in Synths
Now available for immediate dispatch, Synclavier return with the launch of Regen, a powerful desktop digital synthesizer in a unique format.
Classic Gear -The Yamaha DX1: Owning and Recreating the King of FM
18 Jun 2023 in Synths
Ever wondered what it's like to own a Yamaha DX1? Want to know how to recreate the sound? Rob takes us under the hood of The King of FM...
Studio Standards: Classic Equalizers that made History
03 Jun 2023 in Studio
EQs are a mixing engineer's most important sound shaping tool. Meet the classic equalizers that helped define the sound of countless hits!
Superbooth 23: Arturia MicroFreak Stellar Ltd. Edition & New Firmware
Arturia introduce the MicroFreak Stellar Edition along side new firmware introducing sample import & playback, 3 new granular engines and more!
40 Years of the DX7 – Ring Those FM Bells!
The Yamaha DX7 went on sale for the first time on May 29th, 1983. To mark this significant anniversary, we take a look at how it came to be.
Nopia – Intelligent Chords, Bass and Arps in a Box
The Nopia is a clever box from Argentina that could be helping you make great tunes in a flash. We take a quick look at this prototype!
From Harlem To Stardom: How To Sound Like Moby
We discuss Moby's transition from Club DJ to Pop artist and check out some of the inspiring production gear he used over the years.
Superbooth 23: Sonicware LIVEN Texture Lab
The Sonicware LIVEN range is further bolstered by Texture Lab, another unique and interesting tabletop device with granular sampling and FX.
Superbooth 23: Oberheim OB-X8 Desktop
09 May 2023 in Synths
Oberheim finally deliver the hotly anticipated OB-X8 Desktop, a table top version of their highly acclaimed OB-X8 hardware synth.
Superbooth 23: KORG microKORG Crystal – Celebrating 20 Years
To celebrate two decades of the biggest selling synth of all time, KORG release the microKORG Crystal with see-through clothes and case!
Superbooth 23: Norand Mono Mk.2 Synthesizer
A few short years after releasing the first iteration of their Mono synth, Norand rock up with a V2 and a raft of notable improvements.
The Empirical Labs PUMP is a versatile new 500-series compressor
17 Apr 2023 in Studio
We take a look at the versatile new Empirical Labs PUMP compressor module for the 500-series format with saturation and transient shaping.
Review: Kodamo MASK1 Bitmask Synthesizer
31 Mar 2023 in Synths
Kodamo serve up a new twist on digital synthesis with their bitmask synthesizer, the MASK1, a synth with interesting sonic abilities.
Behringer Reveal the Neptune-80 Juno 6/60 Clone
10 Mar 2023 in Synths
Behringer reveal the Neptune-80, their take on the Roland classic Juno 6/60 with the usual Behringer twist and the internet is divided!
Roland SP-404 Mk.II Update – Multitracks & More
Roland release a new free update for the SP404 Mk.II delivering a slew of useful new features including multitrack support and more
The Best Modern Synth Clones – Affordable Essential Classics!
10 Mar 2023 in Synths
These five great synth clones sit at the centre of the synthesizer Venn diagram between authenticity, reliability and affordability.
The SPL Transient Designer 4 Mk2: A trusted tool with a new design
23 Jan 2023 in Studio
A well-known transient processor gets a redesign, offering more overall versatility. We check out the SPL Transient Designer 4 Mk2!
Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2022: Don’t miss these deals!
25 Nov 2022 in Deals
Black Friday is nearly here – time to grab great deals on plugins, soft synths, samples, and other audio tools, with huge discounts available now!
Nordic electronic pioneers: How to sound like Röyksopp
For a small-town electronic duo, Röyksopp had a major impact on the global music scene. We look at the instruments that made up their sound.
Sequential Trigon-6 – New 6 Voice Polysynth
17 Nov 2022 in Synths
Sequential announced today their first new instrument since the passing of their founder, Dave Smith, the Trigon 6 Polyphonic Synthesizer.