TASCAM US-122MKII

Posted on Wed 17 November 2010 in entries • Tagged with alesis io2, audio interface, hardware, midi

Tascam US-122Mk2 InterfaceIn this review I will be taking a closer look at the US-122MkII, a budget audio/MIDI interface from Tascam. After recently reviewing the Alesis IO2, I had something in a similar price range to make comparisons to, and if you have read my Alesis IO2 review, you will know …


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ALESIS IO2

Posted on Wed 17 November 2010 in entries • Tagged with hardware, usb

Now, before I start, I have to admit that I’ve recently sold my Alesis IO2 in place of a MOTU Traveler! But that’s only because I felt it was time to upgrade to something that offers a little more flexible functionality, and after five years of quality service …


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GADGET SHOW GADGETS: BREAK THE MUSIC MAKING MOULD!

Posted on Tue 09 November 2010 in entries

Is anyone else getting bored with the same old sounds cropping up in numerous songs all over the country? To me it seems that the current trend for the vast majority of aspiring music producers is to play it safe; attach themselves to a specific genre of music, and attempt …


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TRAKTOR KONTROL S4

Posted on Tue 09 November 2010 in entries • Tagged with digital dj, hardware, review, software

There has been a storm of excitement stirring up the digital DJ world of late, with news of the highly anticipated Traktor Kontrol S4 DJ controller on the horizon. And now I am pleased to announce that it is finally here, and available today! So grab yourself a slice of …


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AVID PRO TOOLS 9

Posted on Fri 05 November 2010 in entries • Tagged with avid, daw, pro tools 9, review, software

The next generation in pro audio production has arrived with a massive BANG! The world’s most popular and most advanced music and audio production platform has been completely re-architected, to produce the sensational Avid Pro Tools 9! And the most exciting news of all, is that it now comes …


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TENORI-ON REVIEW

Posted on Thu 04 November 2010 in entries • Tagged with review, synth, yamaha

This review kindly written by Tony Long. You can read more reviews like this, along with Tony's productions at his personal site -> Tony Long Music

INTRODUCTION

The Yamaha Tenori-On, it has a strange name and is something I have wanted to find out about for a while now. When you …


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sE Electronics News: Grammy winning drummer Ricky Lawson discovers sE Mics

Posted on Wed 03 November 2010 in entries • Tagged with microphones, se electronics

‘Drummer to the Stars’ on his sE 4 matched pair: “As soon as we put those mics up… bam! Compared to previous mics I’ve been using its like night and day.”

In the world of drummers, none come bigger than Ricky Lawson. The legendary sticks-man has played with some …


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sE Electronics News: From Snow Patrol to Gary Go, Johnny McDaid and sE

Posted on Wed 03 November 2010 in entries • Tagged with gemini, microphones, se electronics

Johnny McDaid is a writer and producer working with some of the biggest talents around including Snow Patrol, Paul Van Dyk and Gary Go. Every day brings a different recording challenge so it’s a good job he is armed with a whole range of sE gear…

Johnny McDaid must …


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AMPLITUBE 2 FOR IPHONE REVIEW

Posted on Tue 02 November 2010 in entries • Tagged with ik multimedia, iphone, irig, review

AMPLITUBE VERSION 2 FOR IPHONE NOW AVAILABLE FROM IK MULTIMEDIA

All I can say is 'WOW'! I'm proud to introduce to you a truly exciting product, in the form of Amplitube 2 for iPhone and iPod...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Nod69aTzsM

If you've ever used Amplitube before, you …


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MOTU MICROBOOK REVIEW

Posted on Tue 02 November 2010 in entries • Tagged with audio interface, review

It was a moment of wonder when the first pocket watch was introduced to the world, allowing people to carry the time on them wherever they may go. In the same way, the miniaturisation of the mobile phone proved to be a great commercial success, and nowadays you will be …


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