57 Results for "Vinyl"

Spotify Ghost Artists: Are Musicians Being Scammed (Even More)?

This is a new level of Spotify ghost artists: a new report shows how the company is replacing artist's music with royalty-free production music on mood playlists.

How to Press Your Own Record: Vinyl for 1, Vinyl for All

Whether for DJing, sampling, a keepsake or a gift, there are many reasons to press your own record. Here’s how.

How to Get that Old-school Sampler Sound

Ever wondered how to get the old-school sampler sound? Punchy lo-fi drums and underwater pad sounds can give your music a retro feel.

Scary Beats: Horror Movie Samples in Famous Songs

To get into the spirit of Halloween, we're looking at classic Horror Movie Samples used in Famous Songs by some of our favourite artists.

CD sales on the rise: Absurd nostalgia or Gen-Z trend?

CD sales are surprisingly on the rise. Why are music lovers returning to physical media?

Sample Layering for Beginners: 5 Tips for Producers

In this article, we explore some of the fundamentals of sample layering and cover some tips for beginners in a music production context.

Vinyl Record Emissions: How bad for the environment is a record?

A new report outlines the environmental damage from vinyl record emissions. It’s not great - but there is some good news.

The History Of Neumann: A Legacy of Recording Ingenuity

We explore the multifaceted history of Neumann, a manufacturer that has continually shaped the music recording process over the years.

What are Headphone Amplifiers and Why do we need them?

Headphone amplifiers have a cult-like status in hi-fi headphones communities. We find out how to get better results when using headphones!

Synth Journal: JunoMac 106, A Record That’s a Synth and Interactive Albums

Another week, another selection of synthy ephemera, including the JunoMac 106, a record that's also a synthesizer and a BBC blast from the past.

Best Record Cleaners for DJs and Vinyl Collectors

Keep your vinyl so fresh and so clean with the best record cleaners available, from brushes and fluids to state-of-the-art ultrasonic machines.

Basic Beatmaking: Sampling for Beginners

We're looking at sampling for beginners and discussing ways to use samples in your music production workflow with your current setup.

Bang & Olufsen Beosystem 9000c: Play your favorite CDs for 50k

The Beosystem 9000c is a bold new CD player from Bang & Olufsen. This design icon from the 1990s is back to reignite the CD.

The Best Budget Samplers for Music Production

Sampling is still one of the most powerful aspects of music production, we've selected some of the best budget samplers for creating beats.

Best DJ Turntables for Spinning and Scratching

For many DJs, turntables are still the purest form of their art. Check out our buyer's guide to the best DJ turntables available today!

SP-1200 Alternatives for Sample-based Beatmaking

We're looking at SP-1200 Alternatives for classic sample-based music production like Daft Punk, The Prodigy, RZA, and A Tribe Called Quest.

Hercules DJControl Inpulse T7 Premium Edition: Learn how to Spin on Vinyl

The Hercules DJControl Inpulse T7 Premium Edition Controller comes with two 7" records and slipmats for authentic backspins and scratching while controlling DJUCED or Serato DJ.

KORG handytraxx: Tribute to Vestax, Mobile Record Player and more

Portablism fanatics, listen up! KORG handytraxx brings back the glory of the old Handy Trax from Vestax, DJ effects included!

Mixtape Memories Reborn: FiiO CP13 Brings the Walkman Vibe into 2024!

Does this Walkman-like cassette player tickle your nostalgia bone? The FiiO CP13 certainly looks the part. But how does it sound and what's the price?

Vinyl sales top 2m weekly units in sales: Is streaming in trouble?

Vinyl sales have topped 2 million units sold per week for the third year in a row in the week before Christmas. Should Spotify be worried?

The Dark Arts in a Modern Context: How to Sample Vinyl

From the days of tape loops to digital samplers and beyond, sampling remains a cornerstone of modern music. We look at how to sample vinyl!

The Most Expensive Vinyl Records Ever Sold

Ever wondered why vinyl remains the most collectible format in history? We're looking at some of the most expensive vinyl records ever sold.

The Technics SL-1200GR2: a next-generation turntable?

The new Technics SL-1200GR2 and SL-1210GR2 turntables get a facelift and some improvements aimed at increasing the overall sound quality.

Flex Reverb, Rust, Hz Box: Free Plugins of the Week

Flex Reverb is a versatile reverb, Rust delivers tasty lo-fi sounds, and Hz Box emulates a soundbox. Check out our free plugins of the week!