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Review: Roland System 8 AIRA Plug-Out Synthesizer
The Roland System 8 plug-out synthesizer promises a vast palette of sounds, improved ACB, 8-voices & 3-oscillators with filters and effects. Is it the powerhouse synth you are hoping for?
Analog Synthesis, Part 2: The Analog Translation
Learn the essentials of subtractive / analog synthesis in this excellent four-part series with Peter Schwartz. Part two delves into the sound creation components of the analog synthesizer.
Synth Bike 2.0: Drum Machine, Sampler, Analog Synth & Bicycle
What could be better than a drum machine, sampler and analog synth in one? How about if you add a 1970s Raleigh bike to the mix. This video show how this curious machine works.
Is This The Next Synth From Korg? ARP Odyssey FS (Full Size Keys) Revealed
This looks almost too good to be true. But, we're calling these shots of a prototype of a Korg ARP Odyssey FS (full-sized keys) real. The big question is whether this synth will go into production...
Music Studio Essentials: Understanding Balanced VS. Unbalanced XLR Cables
Musicians and producers will probably have heard the term 'Balanced' & 'Unbalanced' used in reference to cables. Most likely those cables were XLR cables. But, do you know what the difference is?
Interview: Danjel van Tijn From Eurorack Synth Maker, Intellijel
Intellijel are a well-loved name behind many crazy synthesizer modules those in Eurorack synth circles know. We caught up with Danjel van Tijn to find out more the company and the synth landscape.
This Buchla & Eurorack Synth Performance Will Take You On A Dreamy Electronic Journey
Combining a Buchla 200e and various Eurorack modules, master synthesist and composer, Steve H, invites you to take a meditative journey into an electronic dream world in this video performance.
UArp Is An M4L Arpeggiator & Sequencer That Does Things Differently With Impressive Results
If you think you know arpeggiators and how they work, this new and innovative Max for Live device, UArp, might still offere a few surprises yet.
These Videos Show What The Future of Music With ROLI Blocks Looks Like
ROLI's vision of the future of music making involves an iOS app, portable, wireless Blocks that connect together with multi-gesture input. That's Blocks in a nutshell, but these videos go deeper.
5 Ways to Channel Adversity and Frustration into Inspiring, Finished Songs
Some of the most popular and inspiring music was created in the midst of personal or global adversity and pain. In this article GW Childs shares 5 tips to help turn frustration into finished songs.
This Warm Tape-Like Analog FX Unit, Cimmerian Caves, Shipping Next Week
If you want instant Boards of Canada style sounds then the Cimmerian Caves effects unit we featured on AskAudio, back in July 2016, is one to consider. Good news is it will begin shipping next week.
Review: Waves NX Head Tracker Gives All Headphones 3D Audio
If 3D audio is the next step for music consumers and producers then Waves Audio have jumped ahead with NX Head Tracker and NX Virtual Mix Room. Matt Vanacoro explores all the dimensions in our review.
Logic Pro X Macbook Pro Touch Bar Support Coming Soon
It comes as no surprise there's official news from Apple that Logic Pro X will support the new Macbook Pro's Touch Bar. They're suggesting early 2017 and we think we know when...
Discover The Secrets Of Pitch Shifted Vocals In Tropical House
One of the defining characteristics of many types of EDM is vocals that have been pitch shiften up or down. See how it's done with this easy-to-follow video from Multiplier!
Soundiron Apocalypse Elements Is An Epic Percussion Powerhouse
This Kontakt player instrument, Apocalypse Elements takes the core from the 25 GB Apocalypse Percussion Ensemble for a more streamlined, accessible edition. It sounds incredible. Take a listen.
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