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The 7 Best Karaoke Machines Of 2023 Get ready to elevate your singing game and make unforgettable memories with friends and family as we unveil the 7 Best Karaoke Machines of 2023. Our top picks feature impressive sound quality, seamless connectivity options, and remarkable portability – making them perfect for any karaoke enthusiast or party-thrower! With our carefully curated list that includes machines for…
Apple has always been a company that thrives on innovation, and their latest product release is no different. The Vision Pro, a brand-new augmented reality headset, made its debut at WWDC to much fanfare and excitement. But what makes this new product so significant? For starters, it breaks Apple’s traditional rules for new launches. Instead…
Do you remember the good old days of Soviet Russia? If you’re a fan of analog synthesizers, then you’ll love the new Soviet PIF Synth! This adorable little synth is perfect for children, and it comes with a FREE sample library that will give you hours of fun! Soviet PIF Synth These colorful little synths…
Looking for a premium customizable MIDI CC controller? Look no further than the FVDE MIDI CC Controller from Audio Imperia. This top-of-the-line controller is perfect for composers and producers who need precise, customizable control over their MIDI instruments and effects. FVDE is a fully programmable and dedicated MIDI CC controller, specifically made with the needs…
In this video, I check out the new Habit pedal by Chase Bliss. It’s an experimental delay pedal that allows you to randomly re-introduce audio from the last three minutes into your current music.
In this video, I combine a children’s science kit with a bicycle wheel, resulting in a makeshift music sequencer.
I checked out the brand new Donner B1 Bass Synthesizer: Donner B1 analog bass synthesizer has made unprecedented innovation in the operation interface, provide simpler and more intuitive interface for all music lovers
Do you create content? If so, then you need the RØDECaster Pro II audio production studio. This revolutionary piece of equipment will allow you to easily record incredible-sounding audio. With ultra-low-noise preamps and four combo inputs, the RØDECaster Pro II is perfect for streamers, podcasters, and musicians alike. The street price in the USA is…
MiniLab Mk II – Do you need a portable, powerful keyboard controller that doesn’t take up too much space? Look no further than the MiniLab MkII! This amazing little keyboard has everything you need to create great music, including pitch, modulation, and velocity controls. It also features perfect integration with popular music software programs like…
The DYSMETRIA DIY kit is a desktop and Eurorack format analog groove synthesizer. It’s a full voice analog modular groove synthesizer that can be used as a Desktop or Eurorack synthesizer. It comes along with a dedicated USB to Eurorack power converter, so you can use it in both formats without any problems! The DYSMETRIA…
You know that one synth in your collection that you just can’t live without? The one that you always turn to for those classic sounds? The UNO Synth Pro Black Edition is that synth. With its true analog sound, incredible flexibility, and inspiring workflow, the UNO Synth Pro Black Edition has become the foundation of…
Polyend Play is a new music-making device that is sure to excite and inspire musicians of all levels of experience. With its unique pattern-based approach, Play allows users to create and interact with musical patterns in a number of innovative ways. Plus, regular free software updates will make it even better in the future. If…
What You Need to Know About Reverb for Guitar Your favorite band is playing your favorite song, and you’re really getting into it. You start air-guitaring along and then…BAM! You hit a wrong note and everyone stares. You quickly realize that you’re not quite as good at guitar as you thought. Maybe it’s time to…
$500 vs $100! We asked if you wanted us to make a video comparison between Zoom H1n and the Tascam X8. You said we should, and we deliver… Zoom H1n Tascam X8 The Zoom H1n Portable Recorder is your all-in-one recording solution. With onboard stereo microphones, a camera-mountable design, and the ability to record to…
The Tascam Portacapture X8 is put to the test in our newest YouTube video. Come explore Bangkok’s ambiance and join us on a field recording tour across this megacity. Tascam X8 No matter where your creative endeavors take you, the Tascam Portacapture X8 will be there to help you get the most out of them.…
Polyend Tracker Fast Track to Creativity Tracker has long been a vital component of computer music. During the early 1980s, home computers were on the rise. The Apple Macintosh computer, released in 1984, was the first widely accessible personal computer with the ability to play games. The Amiga and Atari ST became popular among gamers,…
My newest field recording equipment which I’m using to record new sounds all across the world! My most expensive field recording kit is worth $9000. Who are we? We’re Libby and Marcel, a full-time traveling couple recording unique sounds around the world! Follow us as we go to different destinations, showcasing new audio gear, and…
Ambisonic’s 360deg surround sound format is a more conventional stereo surround sound that captures full directional information when sound waves hit the microphone, including elevation information, ideal for immersive audio applications. Ambisonics is a 360-degree ambient sound format that is more conventional than stereo surround sounds and records complete directional information when the sound wave…
MiniFuse: the missing puzzle piece MiniFuse is your perfect, affordable, professional, and easy-to-use recording and creative solution. As an artist, musician, producer, podcaster, or creator, you need a great sound and a great workflow to let your creativity run wild. MiniFuse has an interface that takes you anywhere. Make music, record audio, and explore world-class…
Arturia reissues sleek limited edition inverted MiniLab MkII Creativity by night. MiniLab MkII offers the perfect introduction to sound exploration, with a compact design, an easy plug-and-play workflow, and a suite of inspiring software included – now available in a slick inverted black finish. MiniLab MkII Inverted Features 25 note velocity-sensitive slim keyboard 2 banks…
Galaxy 32 Synergy Core Antelope Audio, a leading manufacturer of next-level audio recording equipment, is proud to announce Galaxy 32 Synergy Core — setting a new performance standard as a multi-channel audio interface and high-end AD/DA converter, by bringing Dante® audio- over-IP networking, 64-bit AFCTM (Acoustically Focused Clocking) technology, and Synergy Core real-time effects processing to an attractive 1U rack-mountable chassis combining…
Heritage Audio MOTORCITY EQUALIZER MOTORCITY EQualizer — executed as the world’s first reproduction of the ‘Holy Grail’ of classic EQs, faithfully fashioned by the European pro audio manufacturer from Motown* units owned by eight-time GRAMMY® Award-winning producer and mix engineer Michael Brauer to reproduce the unmistakably huge, punchy, and warm signature sound that made the EQ in…
M1 Mac for Music Production I’ve been using my M1 MacBook Pro for music production for the past 7 months. In this video, I talk about how that’s going, and I give my recommendations about whether it’s worth the upgrade!
AlgoRhythms by Modal Electronics Modal Electronics, a leading global synthesizer manufacturer, has just announced an all-new sound library for the feature-packed COBALT Series synthesizers–algorithms. Leaning on the recent v1.1 COBALT Series firmware update, this rhythmic-centered patch collection is set to spice user’s productions and performances with polyrhythmic flavor. Complete with aftertouch, an expensive mod-matrix, and…
ARGON Factory Library Volume 2 Modal Electronics Announces Volume 2 of Their ARGON Factory Library Alongside Firmware v2.4. Modal Electronics announced Volume 2 for the Argon Series synthesizers’ factory library as part of a new v2.4 firmware update. Fuelled by a unique wavetable architecture for a rich, dynamic, and unique sound, Modal Electronics’ ARGON series…
14X10 BUS-POWERED THUNDERBOLT 3 AUDIO INTERFACE WITH ONBOARD FX Zen Go Synergy Core, introduced earlier this year to widespread critical acclaim as the high-end professional audio equipment manufacturer’s first bus-powered, truly portable (4 x 8 USB-C) audio interface, Antelope Audio is proud to announce the upcoming availability of its Zen Q Synergy Core bigger brother — effectively empowering small-…
The Centre a Eurorack Modular Wavetable Synth “The Centre” started as a prototype wavetable oscillator over time has transformed itself into a fully-fledged synth with LFOs, LFO shapes, envelopes, voltage-controlled amps, digital) filters and effects. A unique Synthesizer bringing software sounds to a hardware package for tactile, PC-free controls. Powerful yet easy to use! The…
Modal SKULPTsynth SE Modal SKULPTsynth SE a 4-voice, go-anywhere virtual-analog synthesizer with MPE support is now available from Modal Electronics stockists globally. SKULPTsynth SE is based on the legacy of the original SKUPTsynthesiser, it inherits a slim form factor but comes with traditionally colored, black, and white touch keypads, easier-to-read front panel descriptors, and improved built…
In this video, I tackle my most ambitious electronics project to date: building a mic preamp. My vocal processing chain for this song was as follows: Rode M5 (matched pair) into 2 DIYRE CP5 Preamps with the CTX Colour module. On the software side, I used Waves CLA Vocals (mostly to add some reverb).
AE Modular Bread Board Cable Holders by Flavorwave As reported earlier AE Modular Bread Board Cable Holders by Flavorwave was planned to be ready for order and shipment in May 2021. The cable management kit it is designed for one row of an AE rack. With the Wings used in the studio, and the tabs…
Native Instruments – Max 52% Price Drop Currently, Native Instruments runs a special sale of several and selected of their earlier products. This B-Stock that comes with excellent discounts is available on Reverb.com as B-Stock (Affiliate Link). Gives older, fully supported products a second chance and save up to 52% OFF on Maschine, Komplete keyboards…
UNO Synth Pro and UNO Synth Pro Desktop IK Multimedia released UNO Synth Pro and UNO Synth Pro. Developed in collaboration with Italian boutique synth-maker Soundmachines, both these new analog synthesizers take the groundbreaking UNO Synth monophonic synth and expand it in nearly every section: more oscillators, more filters, more sequencer memory, more effects, more…
More time to lose yourself with samples with the v1.1.5 update No need to cut creativity short. The latest addition to our groovebox family now has increased sample time. In the Circuit Tracks v1.1.5 update, instead of just 60 seconds, now you’ll have 3 minutes – 196.6 seconds to be exact – worth of sample…
Leipzig V3 Synthesizer British boutique electronic instruments innovator Analogue Solutions released the Leipzig v3 — an advanced Analogue Synthesiser stylishly reshaped as a desktop design drawing deeply from the DNA of the rack-mountable Leipzig-S analog synth/sequencer. As a desktop device duly delivering a better fit, format-wise, for present-day production preference, Leipzig v3 takes its (re)design cues from Analogue Solutions’ 2019-introduced Impulse Command — critically acclaimed as a…
Manfrotto Nanopole – Carbon vs Aluminium Best stand for field recording… the Manfrotto Nanopole! Even though this stand is meant for lights it’s nearly perfect for recording sounds. After years of trial and errors, I’ve finally completed my “perfect” sound kit! I’ll share the major differences between the carbon and aluminium versions so you can…
Artist Collaborations: Original Tracks & Visual Artwork Ever since analog synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog collaborated with composer and educator Herb Deutsch to develop the first Moog modular synthesizer in 1964, artist collaboration has been at the heart of Moog Music’s story. Moog’s creative team worked with various artists to develop original visuals, characters, learning tools,…
Moog Sound Studio Now Shipping Moog Sound Studio includes all the equipment, cables, accessories, and educational tools needed to enter the world of analog synthesis for the first time or continue to explore sound in an immersive new way. Now shipping. Developing the Moog Sound Studio Experience When Moog introduced its Mother-32 semi-modular analog synthesizer…
EXPLORING UNO SYNTH PRO WITH ENRICO DELL’AVERSANA Join Product Manager Enrico Dell’Aversana for an in-depth exploration of the sounds of UNO Synth Pro from Synthesthesia 2021. Enrico covers the Oscillators, Filters, Envelopes, and more, showing you just what makes this a truly spectacular machine. UNO Synth Pro gives you the power to create nearly any analog synth sound…
MOD Devices Announce Major Update A significant step forward for the MOD Devices platform, covering all products in the company portfolio, is announced with the release of version 1.10 of the MOD OS. With the debut of their newest audio processor, the MOD Dwarf, the company releases an update that also enhances the usability of…
Orbita – Turn Color and Gesture Device Who said interesting objects should sit silently on a shelf? Creative technology studio Playtronica announces their newest device Orbita: a playful music device that lets you access creativity through sound and colors. While connected to a mobile device, tablet, or computer, Orbita lets people create music through spontaneous…
Berlin Moabit’s AE Modular Jam I had a creative block for the last 3 weeks and then got homesick until finally, I managed to come up with this jam. Moabit is a fabulous place in Berlin, almost free from tourists (as there’s nothing worthwhile to see) but with an old Berlin charm as you can…
The best-selling mic preamp for mobile devices adds DSLR compatibility and more IK Multimedia announces iRig Pre 2, the pocket-sized mic preamp and interface that lets creators, musicians and journalists easily use XLR mics to record, perform and stream with an iPhone (Requires use of Apple’s Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter (TRRS)), iPad, Android…
Mutable Instruments’ Beads is a reinvention of Mutable Instruments’ Clouds. the long-time awaited Clouds 2 is here and the name of the eurorack module is Beads. The concept of Beads is the same, live granular processing of an incoming audio signal, and the labels on the panel remain familiar. The new Beads compare favorably to…
FIELD RECORDING AUDIO EQUIPMENT For nearly years we’ve been traveling the world with audio and video gear! We’ll show you all the audio equipment that we use for field recording, filmmaking, and vlogging! There is much to talk about so get comfortable while we explain all our favorite recorders, microphones, and other bits that we…
Limited Edition Love Mult by 2HP Make the love connection your system has been missing with the Love Mult! Nothing says love like a 2 input, 6 output signal multiplier, and you can pick up this cutie-pie for your SO from now ’til Valentine’s Day. Mult is a 2 input, 6 output signal splitter. Channel…
CONTACT MICROPHONE – Why you should have one! When I first started sound recording I didn’t have a contact microphone and regret not purchasing one earlier! Since owning this inexpensive device, I’ve been able to record sounds with less ambience and it has given me more inspiration when I’m out in the field! There are…
Arturia Microfreak: Are we living in a golden age for standalone synths? In this video, I talk about the Arturia MicroFreak – a hybrid synth that takes some of its DNA from the modular synth world. See also StrongMocha’s MicroFreak Review – an Extraordinary Experimental Hybrid Freak Hardware Synthesizer by Arturia
Ambient ASF 2 MK2 Hydrophone – Real World Test While traveling around Iceland in a camper van, we’ve been putting our new equipment to the test! With all the available water and different conditions in Iceland, we knew we had to try out the Ambient ASF 2 MK2 Hydrophone. This waterproof microphone is perfect to…
Arturia Updates Fuse Suite Each AudioFuse interface offers a unique & specialized design that answers the creative call, whatever your style. Compare key features and technical specs below to find your Fuse. AudioFuse Suite has been expanded to 10 software instruments & effects for effortless music creation – and it comes with every Fuse interface.…
UNO Synth Pro performance UNO Synth Pro gives you the power to create nearly any analog synth sound you can imagine. With its unique dual-filter, 3-oscillator paraphonic design, 256 presets, 64-step sequencer, studio-grade effects, expanded connections and much more, UNO Synth Pro breaks new ground for music makers. The UNO Synth Pro’s unique dual-filter, 3-oscillator…
UNO Synth Pro and the SSI chip UNO Synth Pro’s first-class analog sound is achieved by combining a superior design architecture with discrete core oscillators and two filters, one of which is based on a new chip from Sound Semiconductor, Inc. SSI was founded by Dave Rossum and Dan Parks, two members of the team…
Audio Gear for Beginners to Advanced Field recording gear for beginners to advanced! In this updated video we show you our newest audio equipment that we’re use while recording sounds around the world!
Deity D4 Duo microphone real-world test review Hi friends! We made it to Zagreb, Croatia and we thought it would be fun to take you around and test out the new Deity D4 Duo microphone! This brand new vlogging mic is one of a kind. Deity Microphones features: front and rear microphones two windjammers compact/…
The key to making interesting sounds Today we’ll have a look at smooth random voltages in eurorack land. It’s a great tool for making interesting sounds! I’ll quickly explain what I mean with smooth random voltages and why they are interesting. But in the biggest part of this video we’ll go over some patches with…
A Weird, Long Violin I combined the body of a mountain dulcimer with a violin/viola neck. Strange results! Sorry about the weird on-camera audio. I’ll switch back to the condenser mic for the next video. 😉 The Etsy soundbox kit I bought
DRONE38 a Sound Generator with 18 Oscillators AE Modular launched DRONE38 a generator with 18 oscillators in total, organized in six groups of three oscillators each. 12 of them can be switched between sawtooth and triangle waves, 6 are fixed sawtooth oscillators. The groups can be mixed individually with 3 mixer knobs, where every 2 groups…
DRONX – a New Special Mixer for the AE Modular System DRONX is a special mixer designed especially for the DRONE38 module; if has 6 input channels (so you can connect two DRONE38 modules) and offers some sound processing capabilities: A tone control with bass and treble control, a distortion, and finally a dual delay with…
TRIP for AE Modular TRIP is a trigger processor module; it takes incoming triggers and repeats them – you can think of it as a delay module for triggers. The delay time and the number of repeats can be set with a knob and additionally be CV controlled. Beyond static delay, the delays of one input trigger can…
New Eurorack VCDLFO Module This versatile VCDLFO adds a lot of powerful modulation options to your modular system. Whilst most LFOs include just the standard and rather boring waveforms, such as triangle and ramp. The VCDLFO takes things further and can generate eight 16-bit waveforms; including two different types of random waves; essentially making it…
The turning point for your recordings The Zen Go Synergy Core shrinks the sound-quality gap between artists, engineers, and producers with access to high-end studios and those working from home. The core technologies that placed our premium devices in some of the most revered recording studios are now accessible in a much smaller format at…
