Hands On Review: Reason 8 Arrives!
Reason 8 is here and it rocks! The software was officially released today, and I’ve already downloaded my copy and started putting it through... Read more »
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Sep 30, 2014, 5:00 PM
Sep 29, 2014, 8:11 AM
Battery Conservation
Battery-powered convenience means less cables to deal with and one less AC connection to have to find an outlet for or that might possibly cause... Read more »
Sep 26, 2014, 9:50 AM
Roland System-1 Plug-out Synthesizer Review – The Sweetwater Minute, Vol. 257
Get the Roland System-1 here: Mitch Gallagher demonstrates the Roland System-1 synthesizer, and shows how plug-out technology lets you play this... Read more »
Sep 23, 2014, 10:03 PM
Hands-on Review: Yamaha MG06X and MG16XU Mixers
The MG06X — A Great Sounding Compact Mixer If you do solo gigs then you know what a hassle it can be to have to lug a bunch of gear around. You... Read more »
Sep 23, 2014, 8:40 AM
SampleTank 3 Live Mode
Q: I want to use IK Multimedia’s new SampleTank 3 onstage for performances, running standalone on my computer. Does it work this way? A:... Read more »
Sep 22, 2014, 8:38 AM
Is SampleTank 3 Backward compatible with Older Libraries?
Q: I have some older SampleTank modules I don’t want to lose, including Miroslav Strings and Sonik Synth. Can I import these into IK Multimedia... Read more »
Sep 19, 2014, 10:15 AM
Bose QC25 Noise-Canceling Headphones
Why put up with ear fatigue from background noise when you are traveling or working? Just slip on a pair of Bose QC25 headphones, and you’ll be... Read more »
Sep 19, 2014, 8:40 AM
Does SampleTank 3 Support Pro Tools?
Q: Does IK Multimedia’s new SampleTank 3 support Pro Tools? And is it 64-bit compatible? A: Yes! SampleTank 3 runs as an AAX plug-in in Pro... Read more »
Sep 18, 2014, 4:09 PM
How to Use the Minimum Volume Control on a Volume Pedal
Aside from setting the volume level of your instrument, volume pedals are great for volume-swell effects. Typically, a volume pedal set in the... Read more »
Sep 17, 2014, 6:35 PM
Disc Makers’ Guide to Making a Great Master
From The SoundLab at Disc Makers comes a new free guide to help musicians, engineers, and producers create a great master, including tons of... Read more »