Looking back now, it’s easy to see Roland’s TR-8 as a revolutionary piece of gear, regardless of how accurately it emulates the vintage drum machines it seeks to.
By combining sounds from the TR-808 and TR-909 (and later, TR-606 and TR-707) into an easy-to-use, affordable package with built-in digital streaming Read more...
There was only one good thing about 2020, at least for me: SPL didn’t put a hard time limit on how long I could use their PASSEQ before I had to send it back. This worked out to our mutual benefit. The more time I had with the EQ, the Read more...
In a perfect world, we’d have the time and patience to try out all of the innumerable studio tools available to us. Though it’s common to fantasize about the perfect setup, it’s more practical to prioritize our equipment purchases based on actual needs, not gear lust. It may be a Read more...
It’s been amazing to see so many companies like Roland, U-He, Arturia, and Rob Papen make software emulations of classic analog synthesizers. There’s really never been a better time for producers, keyboardists, and musicians to create with these incredible sounding modern tools that elicit the authentic vibe of hits from Read more...
No guitarist’s pedalboard is complete without a reverb pedal. An added sense of space is integral to any well-rounded string instrumentalist’s sound palette, whether you’re a pro on stage in front of thousands, or a weekend warrior at the local watering hole.
Eventide has no shortage of offerings to take Read more...
