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DJ Hardware | Novation Twitch Overview

Music Tech Tutorials — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:28:23 +0000

Ableton Live 8.2.2 Review | What’s new in Max For Live

Music Tech Tutorials — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 23:29:50 +0000

Just a quick first reaction to some of the new goodies that come with Live 8.2.2 and Max 5.1.8. A VERY worthy update. The granulator instrument alone from Robert Henke would have been awesome, but all the new control encapsulations and improvements make max for live sooo much more accessible.

It’s a great time to be a MaxforLive User, and a great time to purchase Live Suite if you haven’t already!

Synth Review | Moog Slim Phatty

Music Tech Tutorials — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:26:10 +0000

Moogs most affordable synth to date, but still with that sound?
Full accompanying article:
http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2011/03/15/sonic-lab-moog-slim-phatty-analog-s…

Review | Novation Ultranova

Music Tech Tutorials — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:13:20 +0000

Latest new synth from Novation, with 18 voices, with substantial synth archiecture.
3 Osc, 3 LFO, 6 env, 5 effects, vocoder, USB audio and more – we take a look at the sum of the parts.
Full written review also available on Sonicstate.com as well as 8 minute sounds audition video.

http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2011/02/22/sonic-lab-extra-novation-ultranova-audition/

Review | Korg Kaoss Pad Quad

Music Tech Tutorials — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:39:17 +0000

Sonictate.com takes a look at Korg’s latest Kaoss Pad, with four simultaneous effects, X/Y pad – its for the real-timers out there.

Review | SoftStep by Keith McMillen Instruments

Music Tech Tutorials — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 13:30:48 +0000

http://www.keithmcmillen.com/softstep/overview

SONAR X1 Producer | Overview | Part 2

Music Tech Tutorials — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 16:00:57 +0000

Learn more here: http://www.cakewalk.com/Products/SONA…

SONAR has evolved and so can the way you make music. Imagine the power and maturity of an industry standard DAW combined with the cutting edge creative tools essential for today’s music – all wrapped up in one of the most modern and (dare we say) beautiful user interfaces available.

SONAR X1 Producer | Overview

Music Tech Tutorials — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:00:58 +0000

Learn more here: http://www.cakewalk.com/Products/SONA…
SONAR X1 Producer has all the professional tools you need to complete a project from start to finish. SONAR X1 Studio includes all the features of SONAR X1 Essential and Studio plus:

“Pro Channel
Session Drummer 3
Dimension Pro
TruePianos
Producer Effects
Channel Effects
Mastering effects”

Plugin | Slate Trigger Drum Replacer

Music Tech Tutorials — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:00:09 +0000

Brian White gives a great “hands-on” demo showing how to bring wimpy drums to life using Steven Slate Digital’s new Trigger drum replacement plug-in for VST/RTAS/AU formats

D.Ramirez’s Gear Review | The Thermionic Culture Vulture Part 2

Music Tech Tutorials — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:26:54 +0000

In the latest instalment of D. Ramirez’s Gear Review he reviews “The Thermionic Culture Vulture” valve distortion unit.

A rather strange bird – the manual’s first page reads, “Do not take this unit seriously. The Culture Vulture is a fun effects unit and has been designed for maximum pleasure!” Whether you want full-on distortion possibilities or subtle track warmth, this bird is worth a deeper look.