Just in time for your summer vacation, we check out the best battery-powered synths, samplers, and grooveboxes for on the go!
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A couple of weeks after its launch, AKAI has released a firmware update for the MPC Sample! The update fixes an issue many had complained about.
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Looking for affordable tube amps – even all-tube models under 500 euros? Take a look at our suggestions!
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Sidechain compression in techno: From classic compressors to multiband sidechain, with plugin and hardware recommendations. Here’s how it works!
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RoomDIY lets you design virtual rooms and play your audio through them! Check it out in this week’s round-up of the best free plugins.
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Analog vs. digital in the home studio: what really makes a difference, where outboard gear changes the creative process, and why the song always wins.
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Roland’s TR-1000 gets even better with update version 1.20, bringing new MFX, locked-in LFOs, 808 and 909 ACB bass sound generators, and more.
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Should you buy a Talkbox? This niche piece of gear is rarely used, but when it is, magic happens. Let’s check out 5 songs that use them.
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Fancy a little reverb? We’ve rounded up the best reverb pedals for every budget. Is your favorite on the list?
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How to achieve The Strokes’ guitar tone? If that’s what you googled, check out this guide for suggestions for plugins and gear!
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