Posted on Wed 13 October 2010 in entries
All about MXR
Favoured by many a guitar legend in the 1970s and 80s, MXR pedals are now making a comeback with Signature models and reissued classics…
Here in the absolutemusic guitar department, we’ve long been big fans of the MXR range of pedals. Although we don’t have …
Posted on Wed 13 October 2010 in entries • Tagged with hd500, line 6, pod, review
Hold on to your hats for a totally new experience in amp and effects modelling. It’s time for your guitar sound to hit high-definition, thanks to the newest POD on the block…
Take sound to a new level
Top-of-the range in the new POD HD series, the HD500 offers …
Posted on Mon 11 October 2010 in Computer Music
Hi Guys,
Well, people have been asking for this for a long time and last week Avid announced ProTools HD Native, which will fill the gap between their 003 systems and their flagship TDM systems. ProTools HD Native offers you the same feature set as the ProTools HD software with …
Posted on Mon 11 October 2010 in entries • Tagged with blofeld, hardware, review, synthesizer, waldorf
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 TO THE WALDORF BLOFELD
Despite its small size and price the Waldorf Blofeld synthesizer module, I am told has an extremely powerful synth engine …
Posted on Mon 11 October 2010 in entries • Tagged with review
Named after the mere mortal who became a Greek god, Hercules stands could well be the best present you ever bought for your guitar...
Anyone who’s visited absolutemusic lately or attended a music show over the past few years will no doubt be familiar with the distinctive yellow and …
Posted on Mon 11 October 2010 in entries • Tagged with review
Time to take a look at some of the new gear from British amp brand Orange Amps taking centre stage in the absolutemusic showroom...
What a year for Orange Amps! 2010 has seen the launch of some of the coolest, most powerful and best sounding amps ever to grace our …
Posted on Thu 07 October 2010 in entries • Tagged with review
Take your music creation and composition up a notch or three thanks to the latest notation and audio software from NOTION Music…
Over the years, NOTION Music has dedicated itself to creating music creation software with the sounds of the finest musicians and best recording technology in the world. The …
Posted on Thu 07 October 2010 in entries • Tagged with piano, review
If you're looking for ultimate realism in piano touch, feel and sound, your search is at an end thanks to the Nord Piano 88. Let us explain…
In a world of computer-based plug-ins and expensive virtual pianos, the new Nord Piano 88 is a breath of fresh air. It’s …
Posted on Thu 07 October 2010 in entries • Tagged with analogue, moog, review, synth
Offering that classic Moog sound in a compact package the Little Phatty is the synth to be seen with on this summer's UK festival circuit...
Few names in modern music come with such a rich heritage as Moog, and since almost single-handedly inventing modern synthesis back in the 1960s, Bob …
Posted on Thu 07 October 2010 in entries • Tagged with cakewalk, midi controller, pro, review
Anyone after a USB controller that feels as at home on stage as it does in the studio should look no further than Cakewalk's A-PRO series…
With hundreds of USB and MIDI controllers out there, with and without keys, there has to be a bloomin’ good reason to choose one …