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The Envelope, Please! An Introduction to Envelope Generators
Envelope Generators, or EGs, create a control signal that rises and falls over time when a note is...
NEWS: Taylor Guitars Transitioning to D’Addario Coated XS Phosphor Bronze Strings
Taylor Guitars, the leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars, and D'Addario, the world's...
Maestro is BACK with 5 New Pedals
By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into an innovative future, Gibson--the iconic American instrument brand--has set the stage for the next era of sound for present and future generations....
REVIEW + VIDEO: Singular Sound Aeros Loop Studio Stereo Looper Pedal
To say that there is an art to looping is an understatement; it’s like doing a live multitrack recording session. Singular Sound has expanded the concept, and made a looper that acts like DAW,...
TaylorSense Guitar Health Monitoring System REVIEW
In January of 2021 we reviewed Taylor’s then-new GTe Urban Ash guitar, but shortly after that review went live, Taylor made a unique new feature available. Taylor took the idea of on-board...
AKAI MPC Studio Controller REVIEW
We recently reviewed the previous entry-point into the MPC ecosphere, the MPC One. Coming in well under $1000, it offered most of the functionality that MPC users craved, while stripping out some of...
4 Reasons Singer/Songwriters Should Consider an MPC. Yes, an MPC.
When we recently reviewed the new MPC One from Akai, we instantly fell in love. Here’s a snippet, in case you missed it: “If you want a piece of gear that can serve as the centerpiece of your...
IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pro REVIEW
A few years back, we hailed the UNO Synth as one of the best options for those dipping their toes in the synth waters. That little desktop monosynth had a killer filter, had an easy-to-operate...
AKAI PROFESSIONAL UNVEILS THE NEW MPC STUDIO
Akai Professional is proud to announce its newest music production system, the MPC Studio. The new MPC Studio redefines tactile control with a hardware offering that intuitively delivers a modern...
BOOK REVIEW: PUSH TURN MOVE, Interface Design in Electronic Music
If you read our recent review of Patch & Tweak (also published by BJOOKS), you’ll know that we’re absolutely in love with the new series of coffee-table books coming out of this publishing...
REVIEW: Ferrofish B4000+ Organ Module
When it comes to getting a true Hammond organ sound, nowadays your only real options are either software-based plug-ins, or big clonewheel keyboards that emulate the famous tonewheel sounds of...
Eventide UltraTap Pedal REVIEW
The control layout of the new Eventide UltraTap pedal is a step up from typical small format delays, with Mix, Taps, Length, Feedback, Spread and Taper adjustments. Each knob is doing double duty,...