FREE VRM BOX WITH SELECTED FOCUSRITE INTERFACES

Posted on Tue 11 February 2014 in Computer Music • Tagged with audio interface, firewire interface, focusrite, focusrite liquid saffire 56, focusrite saffire, focusrite saffire pro 40, focusrite vrm box

The VRM Box is an ingenious piece of studio kit. Using a pair of headphones, the VRM Box allows you to virtually mix your tracks in a variety of environments, using your choice of speakers. For example, you can reference your tracks in a virtual professional studio, through a pair …


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FREE ICONIC SYNTH SOUNDS FOR MININOVA & ULTRANOVA

Posted on Mon 10 February 2014 in General News • Tagged with analogue modelling synthesiser, Novation, novation mininova, novation ultranova

Novation have just announced that they have released a brand new soundpack for their UltraNova and MiniNova synths, entitled '1992-Today, Iconic Synth Sounds'.

This FREE soundpack gives you a selection of recognisable presets from a number of classic tracks, spanning a variety of genres. Check out some examples in the …


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LORDE'S KEYBOARD PLAYER CHOOSES NOVATION

Posted on Mon 10 February 2014 in Computer Music • Tagged with ableton, ableton live, ableton live 9, jimmy mac, lorde, Novation, novation impulse

New Zealand singer-songwriter, Lorde, is an artist that you're likely to have heard of, having, at the age of just 16, already enjoyed chart-topping success in the UK, US and Australia with her single, 'Royals'. She's also got two Grammy Awards under her belt for Best Pop Solo Performance and …


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EMELI SANDÉ & FOCUSRITE NOVATION

Posted on Fri 07 February 2014 in Computer Music • Tagged with audio interface, firewire interface, focusrite, focusrite forte, focusrite saffire pro 40, focusrite scarlett 18i20, midi controller, Novation, novation zero sl mkii, usb 2.0 audio interface, usb interface

Emeli Sandé... do we really need to introduce the multiple award-winning, hit record-writing singer, who has performed everywhere from the Royal Albert Hall to the 2012 Olympics?

In this interview, Emeli explains how her Focusrite Forte is her go-to interface for recording on the road, due to its amazing sound-quality …


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iZOTOPE RX 3 ADVANCED REVIEW

Posted on Fri 07 February 2014 in entries • Tagged with izotope rx 3, izotope rx 3 advanced

This review was written by Mark Harris, who works in the Absolute Music web team.

iZotope RX 3 is a high powered suite of restoration plugins. I have been working with the Advanced version of the software, which adds extra modules to the suite and extra features to some of …


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DRUM APPRENTICE WANTED

Posted on Fri 07 February 2014 in Customer Services • Tagged with drum apprentice

If you're passionate about drums and keen to learn, then we need you! We're currently in the process of recruiting a full-time apprentice for our drum department, to work alongside our experienced Drum Manager, Austin Lane, in our pro-music superstore in Bournemouth. CLICK HERE to find us.

Your Music Store Needs You

The successful applicant …


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£100 CASHBACK ON SELECTED CASIO DIGITAL PIANOS

Posted on Fri 07 February 2014 in General News • Tagged with casio, casio celviano, casio celviano ap-450, casio celviano ap-650m, casio privia, casio privia px-850

From 1st February to 30th April 2014, you can claim £100 cashback on the purchase of a Casio Celviano AP-450, Celviano AP-650M or Privia PX-850.

The Casio Celviano AP-450 features Casio's AIR (Acoustic Intelligent Resonator) technology, which provides rich, realistic, lossless sounds through the use of extended samples. The AIR …


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CHRIS LORD-ALGE & FOCUSRITE REDNET

Posted on Wed 05 February 2014 in General News • Tagged with chris lord-alge, focusrite, focusrite rednet

Multi-Grammy Award winning mix engineer, Chris Lord-Alge recently caught up with Focusrite to explain why he chose to use RedNet converters in his pro-studio.

Even if you have no need (or budget) for such a professional set-up, the video is worth checking out simply to ogle at the amount of …


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WIN AN AUDIENT ID22 INTERFACE

Posted on Wed 05 February 2014 in Competitions • Tagged with audient, audient id22, audio interface, monitor controller, usb 2.0 interface, usb interface

Audient are giving you the chance to win an ID22, worth £449!

The ID22 is a professional USB 2.0 interface/monitor controller, offering 2 inputs and 6 outputs, with two class-A mic preamps and 24-bit/96kHz AD/DA converters. The ID22 also features ADAT I/O, giving you the …


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HISTORY OF NOVATION, FREE SAMPLE PACK & COMPETITION

Posted on Wed 05 February 2014 in Uncategorized • Tagged with eats everything, liam howe, Novation, novation bass station, novation bass station 2, novation bass station ii, novation mininova, novation ultranova, orbital, paul hartnoll, sneaker pimps, timo maas

Novation is a company with a rich history of creating game-changing products, from iconic analogue synths, software instruments, digital synths, professional MIDI controllers (and their innovative AutoMap software) and of course the hugely popular Launchpad. If you've got a few spare minutes then we highly recommend that you grab a …


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