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TONE2 Audiosoftware Release Vocoder Soundset for Electra2

Tone2 AudioSoftware are back with a new soundset for Electra2. This time it's a vocoder. Whether you want robotic voices, vocal synths or vocoded beats, this module is set to deliver all the above.

Build Your Own MIDI Guitar Synth in One Hour with Ototo

Check out this video showing how, using the Ototo synth board, a man makes a MIDI synth guitar in one hour that can control Apple's MainStage (or any MIDI compatible music software).

CME XKey 37, Thinnest and Most Playable MIDI Keyboard Controller Ever?

Sporting the ability to add a sustain and expression pedal and MIDI, the new CME XKey 37 packs lots of functionality into one of the smallest form factors of any MIDI keyboard we've seen.

What's New in Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2

Since its announcement at NAMM 2015, Omnisphere 2 has been a source of excitement. In case it all got lost in the noise, here's a video of Eric Persing previewing its features.

Tascam Demo Handheld Recorders and Audio Interfaces at NAMM 2015 (Videos)

Tascam are well known for their portable audio recorders and audio interfaces, so it was great to find out more about 5 of their new products at NAMM 2015.

NAMM 2015 VIDEO: Kemper Profiler 3 Demo

At NAMM 2015 we came across the ever popular Kemper Profiler. Our cameraman, Matt Vanacoro, literally wouldn't let me leave until we interviewed them. And I understand why!

WHOA: Has Pop Music Forgotten How to Write Lyrics?

This rather humorous mashup video from Cutting Room called Whoa-oo-ah Supercut really brings home how the art of lyric writing in Pop might be at an all-time low.

Editors Keys Launch Orange Limited Edition Vocal Booth

It looks great and is designed for singers and voice over artists to be able to achieve a professional sounding recording from a home studio setup. Plus there's only 300 units available.

Cakewalk Showcases Impressive Features in New Sonar Platinum (Video)

The latest version of the popular DAW, Sonar from Cakewalk, was shown off at the NAMM 2015 show by Jimmy Landry. And the vocal sync feature looks extremely enticing. Watch our video for more.

Video Preview: Universal Audio Apollo Expanded

You may have seen snippets of news about Universal Audio's new Apollo Expanded, Console 2.0 and other new plug-ins. Be prepared for an in-depth exploration in our exclusive video.

Top 10 Highlights from NAMM 2015

Another NAMM has passed (and we still have videos from the show to share with you!!) Here's 10 products and events that we enjoyed the most from this year's NAMM (most with our video coverage too).

Native Instruments introduces PROSPECT HAZE Expansion for MASCHINE

If you want some laid-back, melodic sounds of the 90s East Coast hip-hop scene in Maschine, then Native Instruments' new Prospect Haze is bound to appeal.

NAMM 2015 VIDEO: First iConnectivity Audio Interface

Discover what's new and cool with the capable iConnectivityAudio4+ audio and MIDI interface in our exclusive video.

NAMM 2015 Video: Welcome to Classic Synth Heaven

Yamaha have been at the fore-front of making synths that have pushed the boundaries of what musicians and artists for the past 40 years and our exclusive video lets you see and hear more.

NAMM 2015 Video: Gibson Les Paul Monitors

The release of new studio reference monitors at NAMM were given some color with the new Les Paul range from Gibson. We talked with them on video to find out more.