SONTRONICS STC-1S CONDENSER MICROPHONES (MATCHED PAIR) REVIEW

Posted on Wed 22 August 2012 in entries • Tagged with condenser mic, pencil condenser mic, pencil mic, sontronics, stc-1, stc-1s, stc-1s matched pair, tony long

Sontronics STC-1S Matched Pair (Black)You can read more reviews like this, listen to Tony’s productions, purchase synth patches and more at his personal site -> Tony Long Music.

Here is a first for me; I am going to look at a matched pair of stereo microphones. There are many on the market today such …


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IZOTOPE ALLOY 2

Posted on Mon 20 August 2012 in Computer Music • Tagged with alloy 2, izotope

iZotope Alloy 2iZotope release Alloy 2, an amazing all-in-one mixing tool that can really help add a professional touch to your mixes. Alloy 2 allows you to bring new life to each element of your mix, in a package that is easy to use. Because Alloy 2 contains an Equalizer, Dynamics, an …


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OPTIMISING WINDOWS XP FOR MUSIC PRODUCTION

Posted on Thu 16 August 2012 in entries • Tagged with windows xp

Windows XP IconIf you are running a Windows XP system with professional audio software, e.g. a DAW, we recommend that you read this article first to make sure that your computer is fully optimised for working in this way. If you are experiencing problems such as pops, clicks, audio dropouts, distortion …


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STEVEN SLATE DELUXE DRUM SAMPLE PACK OFFER

Posted on Fri 10 August 2012 in Drums • Tagged with deluxe drum sample pack, drum recording, slate digital, steven slate, trigger, trigger platinum

Slate Digital TriggerThe Steven Slate Deluxe Drum Sample Pack has been created for use with their amazing Trigger software, which essentially allows you to change drum sounds in an audio recording, or transform a poorly or averagely recorded track into something that sounds highly powerful and professional.

The Deluxe Drum Sample Pack …


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PIONEER XDJ-AERO - COMING SOON!

Posted on Thu 09 August 2012 in DJ Gear • Tagged with dj controller, pioneer, rekordbox, xdj-aero

Pioneer XDJ-AEROThe Pioneer XDJ-AERO represents a DJing first. It is essentially a DJ controller with built-in Wi-Fi, so it can be used to play songs on your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android phone or tablet without physically connecting the devices! Of course, it can also play songs from a computer, or …


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YAMAHA MOTIF & MATT JOHNSON FROM JAMIROQUAI

Posted on Thu 09 August 2012 in Keyboards & Synths • Tagged with jamiroquai, matt johnson, motif, motif xf8, yamaha

Matt JohnsonIn this short video Matt Johnson from Jamiroquai lets us know how he got into music as well as why the Yamaha Motif is his perfect instrument. Check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsC8JpilUlQ&feature=player_embedded

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LOXY & RESOUND - COMPLETE LOGIC DRUM & BASS PROJECT

Posted on Thu 09 August 2012 in Computer Music • Tagged with drum &, bass, logic 9, logic pro, logic pro 9, loopmasters, loxy, resound

Loxy and Resound LoopmastersDo you produce Drum and Bass? Ever wondered how the pros structure their projects, how many tracks they use, what elements they use, how they use EQ, dynamics and effects and how they get their huge bass sounds? Loxy and Resound are allowing you to download the complete Logic project …


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NEW SUPERSTORE WALKTHROUGH VIDEO

Posted on Thu 09 August 2012 in entries • Tagged with superstore, walkthrough video

Synth RoomIf you've been keeping up-to-date with our progress over the past few months, you will be well aware that things are changing at Absolute Music! On the 18th August 2012, we will be opening a brand new pro-music superstore in Bournemouth, UK! In this short video, Dan shows us around …


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WALDORF BLOFELD REVIEW & DEMO VIDEO

Posted on Thu 09 August 2012 in entries • Tagged with analogue-modelling synth, blofeld, blofeld module, matt neal, synth, synthesiser, waldorf

Waldorf Blofeld ModuleMatt Neal discusses the pros and cons of the awesome analogue-modelling Waldorf Blofeld synth and finishes off with a demonstration of its sounds. Check it out in the video below!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNpm8kVw22o

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IZOTOPE STUTTER AUGUST OFFER

Posted on Tue 07 August 2012 in Computer Music • Tagged with bt, effect software, imogen heap, izotope, london elektricity, stutter

iZotope StutterThis August only, you can grab iZotope's amazing Stutter software for just £99 (usually £169). Stutter was designed by producer BT and developed by iZotope as a tool for both studio and live performance work. It allows you to chop up tracks, build huge fills, complex effects, shimmering sweeps and …


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