How can one of "The Internet of Things" be applied to more than home automation appliances? Liam Lacey imagines a world where IOT is relevant to music recording, production & live performance.
We've seen guitars which can connect to iPhone's, tablets & computers. We've seen mobile apps that can replace the need for hardware amps and pedals. But we've never seen anything like Fusion Guitar.
ROLI's Seaboard Grand has already wowed the musical community with its innovative input and feel as a new class of musical instrument. The new Seaboard RISE is even more accessible.
XILS-Labs have brought Elka's Synthex '80s analog polysynth into the digital age. Noah Pred sets out to discover if Syn'x 2 faithfully reproduces this iconic analog sound while staying CPU efficient.
Before the Synth, was the Mellotron. In this engaging article, Lynda Arnold explores its history from its analog beginnings all the way into the digital realm.
Native Instruments & Reaktor have been at the forefront of the software synthesis game for almost two decades. The long awaited update to v6 brings new depth and new heights. Brian Cass checks it out.
They say 'good things come to those who wait.' And right that that saying feels accurate with Sylenth 64-bit BETA version now available for Mac users. Windows users need to exercise patience though...
Having explored what modes are and ways to utilise the major modes, Matt Vanacoro now turns his attention to the first two minor modes in this series on music theory.
Good news if you like Reaktor instruments & effects and Twisted Tools (of course you do!) They are having a huge blowout sale, with 50% off their entire catalog to celebrate the release of Reaktor 6.
Tascam tell us their new DA-6400 which captures 64 tracks in a single rack space has an Internal SSD Drive and Pro I/O options that make it the ideal live recorder. More info below...
Waves tell us the eMo D5 is not just one dynamics plug-in... it's essentially a 5-in-1 dynamics processors with DeEsser, pre/post compressor routing, zero latency and much more. Check out the video...
Elastic Drums for iOS has received plaudits since its release, so we were curious to find out if it really is as good as it sounds. Plus, 5 randomly selected comments will get a copy of Elastic Drums!
NI's new 4-channel DJ controller aims to provide innovative TRAKTOR technology in a portable, all-in-one format with Stems control. It's looks cute and capable! Check out the video of it in action.
With the new Apple iPad Pro being announced less than 24 hours ago, we take a cursory look at how this bigger and more powerful iPad could change the way we make music forever.
MOTU tell us their new Stage B-16 Stage Box offer DSP, mixing, Wi-Fi control and studio-quality analog performance.