Some good advice from Sweetwater on choosing an affordable Mic. The article mentions the Rode NT1-A, the Blue Bluebird, the Audio-Technica AT4041, the Shure SM57 and the Sennheiser MD 241. Read it here: http://www.sweetwater.com/insync/how-to-choose-a-great-microphone/ … [Read more...]
Roland JD-XA Review by Markus Fuller
Markus Fuller takes a look inside the Roland JD-XA crossover synthesizer, literally, all while wearing a Cookie Monster shirt. … [Read more...]
Sonic LAB Reviews Yamaha ReFace DX Synth
The remake of the DX7 in a mini version. Sonic Lab takes a look at the FM Synthesis focused Reface DX, one of the new Yamaha ReFace range. Its a 4 operator FM synth with 8 voice polyphony, twin effects and a phrase looper. It does not load older DX patches :( … [Read more...]
Moog Sound Lab at London’s Ace Hotel
FACT TV was granted a special tour of the Sound Lab's London set-up, which features a wide range of Moog analog synths old and new, and includes one of only two existent re-engineered 1970s System 55 modulars, plus an original Taurus Bass Pedal unit and more. … [Read more...]
Review Of The Audient ASP800
Pro Tools Expert James Ivey takes a look at the new Audient ASP800, an 8 channel mic pre-amp with A/D. But what makes the ASP800 special is the 2 "Retro Channels " which allow you to roll in either the new HMX Mosfet Drive to add simulated valve warmth to the signal or the Iron Magnetic Drive which processes the signal through a custom designed transformer. … [Read more...]
