RODE NT1A RECORDING PACKAGE

Posted on Wed 13 October 2010 in entries • Tagged with review

One of those all-rounder microphones that no budget studio should be without, the Røde NT1A now comes in a handy recording pack…

The Røde NT1A is something of a modern classic. It’s been widely adopted in studios worldwide as it seems to have struck that rare balance: it sounds …


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LINE 6 POD HD500

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 …


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THE WALDORF BLOFELD SYNTH MODULE

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 …


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HERCULES STANDS

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 …


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NEW ORANGE RELEASES

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 …


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NOTION 3

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 …


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CLAVIA NORD PIANO 88

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 …


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MOOG LITTLE PHATTY

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...

Moog Little Phatty

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 …


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CAKEWALK A-PRO SERIES

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 …


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TC-HELICON CREATE XT VOCAL FX PEDAL

Posted on Thu 07 October 2010 in entries • Tagged with review, tc helicon, voicetone

TC-Helicon has produced some incredible vocal processors with its VoiceTone line offering something for all musicians. The newest addition, Create XT, is a simple-to-use pedal with a clear display and controls but don’t let that simple fascia fool you, because what lies beneath is pure quality all the way …


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