I started as a music enthusiast, and listening was important: especially with a growing collection of vintage turntables and receivers, I wanted to make sure I had a space for great acoustics. Then, as I began producing more and more […]
It’s no 909 or 808…but it’s a beast itself. Or, perhaps one should say, a brute itself. The DrumBrute is not what I’d call a “flexible” drum machine: it’s analog, so it has one sort of sound which can be […]
I have always been a fan of Dave Smith Instruments (sometimes known as Sequential) mostly based off of the incredible history of the Prophet synths. They were such fundamentally inspiring synths throughout the 80s, with a lush and identifiable sound. […]
Synthesizers have been an integral part of the music industry for decades, shaping the sound of various music genres and giving rise to new ones. Few names are as synonymous with this evolution as Korg. Founded in 1962, Korg has […]
Hi there production nerds! If you’re setting up a home audio production studio, one of the most important things to consider is how to eliminate line hiss and noise from your setup. These unwanted sounds can be caused by a […]
The Fatman synth is a classic analog synthesizer that comes in the form of a user-assembled kit. Designed by the legendary DIY-synth company PAiA Electronics, the Fatman kit provides a unique opportunity for synth enthusiasts to build their own synth […]
So you want to control a DAW on your computer – or you want to control a hardware synthesizer that doesn’t have a keyboard. In almost all cases, MIDI is the answer. There’s also an older form of external control […]
I’ve always been an analog nut. Although I’ve owned my fair share of digital synths, it’s undeniable that there’s something about a fully analog synthesizer that’s just incredibly unbeatable. I’ve also owned my fair share of polyphonic synths, but there’s […]
The famous “SSL console sound” available for well under $1k…is that possible? The SSL 2 is a 2-in/2-out USB audio interface from Solid State Logic, a company known for its high-end mixing consoles and studio gear. The SSL 2 is […]
There is a large market of lower-end to mid-range Bluetooth headsets, ostensibly marketed towards those who want a bit better sound without spending $500+ on a pair of headphones. The Audio-Technica ATH-AR3BT is one of these. It’s a small, over-ear […]
