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6 Cheap Tape Emulators That Deliver Big Sound – Hard- & Software
The sound of a song or multi-track recording transferred to tape from a tape machine is still unique and unrivalled. Warmth, depth, inimitable dynamics, unparalleled treatment of the bass range – all...
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Teenage Engineering TP-7 Field Recorder: 1.1.3 Update & a Review
[19 September 2024] With the latest software update for the TP-7, Teenage Engineering has taken the functionality of its tape recorder to a new level. The field recorder is no longer just a simple...
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Best gear for Solo Singer-Guitarists: What you need to succeed
Solo artists and singer-songwriters with just a guitar can easily get an affordable setup. These singer-guitarists usually just need a small PA and a couple of guitar accessories and they’re ready to...
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Quick Riffs: Guitar Songs to Improve the Speed of Your Playing
Quick riffs can be daunting as a guitarist. But shredding doesn’t have to be as scary as it may seem. Let’s break down these faster riffs and see how they can help you improve. In this article Crazy...
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Modern Synth Classics: 9 Incredible Synthesizers We’ll Still Be Talking About...
These are the modern synth classics that we’ll wax nostalgic over in decades to come. Did your favorite make the list? Modern Synth ClassicsArturia PolyBrute-12Moog GrandmotherAshun Sound Machines...
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Breakshaper, FeenstaubTX, Dimension: Free Plugins of the Week
Breakshaper is an all-in-one multi-effects plugin that’ll get your drums smacking in no time! This week’s round-up of freebies also features FeenstaubTX, a great new exciter from Variety of Sound, and...
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Native Instruments Komplete 15 Review: Kontakt 8 Takes a Leap
Native Instruments Komplete 15 is here! Over the past few weeks, I have had the opportunity to get a sneak peek at the fifteenth edition of the most popular software bundle on the market. Kontakt 8...
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Choosing the Best Guitar Pick – What You Need to Know
Guitars, effects, amps, and cables can cost hundreds, even thousands of dollars. They’re all equally important for your sound, of course. But what about the guitar pick? Unless you’re a finger-picking...
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The Top 5 Overdrive Pedals You Need to Know!
These top 5 overdrive pedals are must-haves for any pedalboard. This article is written to help you sort through the seemingly endless choice of distortion pedals. The choice is huge and it’s easy to...
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IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII Review: Small size, huge sound.
[26 September 2024] IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII now also available in white. The successor to one of the most popular studio monitors on the market is now, as always, available in two colours. Like...
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What Is the Future of DJing?
We draw aside the curtain time to ponder the future of DJing, with predictions about AI, exciting new controller technology and even super turntables. The Future of DJingArtificial Intelligence...
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Affordable Tube amps: The Best All-tube Models under 500 Euros
Find affordable tube amps under 500 Euros and enjoy the authentic sound of real tube amps. Originally published at Gearnews.de by Andreas Cordes, translation by Julian Schmauch Not feeling digital...
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Advanced Guitar Techniques: Taking Your Playing to the Next Level
Learning advanced guitar techniques doesn’t have to be as hard as it sounds. With various skills to add, let’s take a closer look at some of the most usable upgrades. In this article:ModesVibrato...
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Iconic Synths: 10 Game-Changing Synthesizers
These are the iconic synths that made the biggest impact on music – and how you can get their sound even today. Iconic Synths1960s1970s1980s1990s2000s Every year, the musical instrument industry...
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Acoustic Guitar Strings: How to Change – Restringing Made Easy
Acoustic Guitar Strings and how to change them: If you want to maintain your guitar’s sound and playability, you should change the strings regularly. For beginners, this task can often seem a bit...
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How to Change Strings on a Floyd Rose: Restringing a Locking Tremolo
Changing the strings on guitars with Floyd Rose tremolo systems can be a challenge – not just for beginners. But it doesn’t have to be hard! Read our guide to find out the best way to change the...
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90s Guitar Riffs That Defined A Generation
Discover these iconic 90s guitar riffs that shaped rock music and defined a generation, from grunge to alternative classics. In this article: Smells Like Teen Spirit – NirvanaCalifornication – Red Hot...
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Casio CZ-101: The Classic Synth That Went Head to Head With the DX7
The Casio CZ-101 may look like a toy but it made polyphony affordable in 1984. And you could actually program it, unlike the DX7. Phase distortion for everyone! Casio CZ-101Casio Cosmo SynthesizerNot...
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Vocal Menace, Fusion Core, Transpanner 2: Free Plugins of the Week
This week’s round-up of the best free plugins features Vocal Menace, the first audio effect by renowned vocal coach Chris Liepe. We’ve also got a versatile saturator and a psychoacoustic 3D panning...
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Ableton Live 12.1 is here with Auto Shift Vocal Tuner and more!
Ableton presents Live 12.1, the next major version of its DAW for music producers, musicians, sound designers, and live performers (get all editions here). In addition to performance improvements, the...
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