SOUND ON SOUND
To find the exact phrase, put the words in quotes or join them together with a plus sign e.g. live+recording or "live recording".
To find, say, all live recording articles that mention Avid, enter: live+recording +avid - and use sidebar filters to narrow down searches further.
The drum machine has progressed massively since the days of the home organ player. Here Oli Freke takes us through a brief history, with lots of audio examples.
Korg’s MPS‑10 is a compact percussion instrument with hidden depths.
Australian company Cycle Instruments have burst on to the scene with a very interesting and highly ambitious debut, the Tetrachords sequencer.
The Centre for Computing History have announced the return of their Synthesized event, which will be taking place on 29 and 30 June 2024 at their premises in Cambridge, UK.
The hardware sampler market is healthier and more diverse than ever. What better time to take a quick tour?
SoundLabs' upcoming AI-powered plug-in will be capable of creating high-fidelity vocal models, and will allow artists to retain ownership and full artistic control over their use.
Oli Freke has produced two new pocket-sized A6 zines based on his 2021 book, Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (and Back).
Taking the decision to follow his instincts has elevated Julian Bunetta to the top rank of contemporary songwriters and producers.
Roland Lamb talks about the inspiration behind the ROLI Seaboard, the challenges faced when creating a new type of instrument and the three product ranges from ROLI: the Seaboard, Block System and LUMI.
Does a modern hardware MIDI controller with the ability to add your own features sound too good to be true?
The latest TONEX expansion kits users out with 59 new Tone Models based on a range of Joe Satriani's most prized amps.
CR-78 becomes the first drum machine to join the Cherry Audio line-up, offering a modern take on Roland’s CR-78.
Arturia's, Frédéric Brun, talks about the company's eventful history, taking in highlights such as the innovative MiniBrute, the epic PolyBrute and the company's first stage keyboard, the new AstroLab.
Liverpool‑based Tarek Musa caught his first major break, circa 2016, as drummer and vocalist of Manchester band Spring King. Musa’s production career has since taken in the likes of Circa Waves, the Big Moon and Gengahr.
VEMIA’s latest vintage gear auction is on the horizon, and there’s already plenty of desirable gear set to go up for sale.
Beetlecrab introduce their own distinctive take on granular synthesis.
Looking for an all‑in‑one playing and sequencing solution? Look no further...
Over the years, David Kosten has helped create many weird and wonderful sounds, and selects ‘Seal Jubilee’ by Bat For Lashes as a favourite.
Eddie Bazil gives us three masterclass pointers on constructing beats, incorporating useful tools such as Drum Replacement software and pre-constructed Loops...
Arturia’s PolyBrute has gained six voices and a lot more besides.