Steinberg's second iteration of Absolute presents a top range of highly acclaimed VST instruments, totalling over 60 GB in one comprehensive collection.
It's a question that will probably never go away: Is analog or digital better for musicians and producers? Shane Berry looks at the science and psychology behind this contentious debate.
If you want to stand out from the crowd and help your DJ mixes sound and feel deeper then it can be worth adding external analog effects to your set. And it's a lot easier than you might think...
As good as analog music hardware is, it's not simple or convenient to integrate in a studio setup. Elektron's aims to change this with the free Overbridge software for its Analog series machines.
The original BeatStep from Arturia has been a big hit for those wanting to sequence synths and software. So, how does the BeatStep Pro compare with its multiple CV outs and standalone capability?
Not every track needs an ultra-clean feel. Sometimes you want things to sound older and warmer despite having been generated in a computer. Luckily Reason provides ways to add character to your tracks
New software for UAD-2 DSP Accelerators and Apollo interfaces offers the only exclusively licensed and endorsed plug-in version of AKG's legendary spring reverb. Bring on that indie sound.
Elektron present a variety of magnetic sounds. The samples were processed & mastered on 1/2-inch magnetic tape using home VHS recorder equipment, good for Octatrack, Analog Rytm & Machinedrum UW.
If only producers had analog sounds with the convenience of real-time software control'¦ Thanks to Elektron's Overbridge (in BETA) we're almost there. And of course, Electron want to tell us about it.
Imagine the future audio cable you'll never need to replace that transfers audio signals via light. That's just some of what Iconic Sound's analog LightLead can do today. And now you can help bring it
A sweet price cut on the Korg MS-20 Mini monophonic analog synth makes it more affordable, but still as desirable. Find out all the details and remind yourself why you want one with this video.
With one hand they give: 3 Impressions EP by Gengras. With the other they take away: the discontinuation of two Moogfooger analog pedals. More info below.
Direct from Britain, Analogue Solutions have introduced their new Oberheim-style analog synthesizer module with real analogue circuitry... and it's space saving too!
With Waves' Abbey Road Collection of unique hardware emulation plug-ins under his arm, Joe Albano shows you how to give your digital productions that analog element you didn't realize was missing.
Will Waldorf's 2 Pole analog filter give you more warmth than your average plug-in? Are its modulation options flexible for any studio integration? Mo Volans finds out in this review with video.
The deeper we delve into the digital direction for music production, the more we seem to crave that analog, unpredictable, warm treatment for our sounds. Joe Albano shares 6 ways to achieve this.
If you've always lusted after an SSL compact X-Desk, but never managed to get your budget to agree, now could be the perfect time to invest in it. SSL are offering their analog console for 25% off!
New company, Surreal Machines, have released a very exciting new pack of Max for Live delay effects called Dub Machines. Check out the video and more about these premium delay effects.
Tone2 Audio Software have released a new soundest designed to help you explore "Saurus' analog capabilities." Check out Synth Legends and listen to the beautiful sound examples to learn more.