Korg’s volca Series has continued to surprise. The introduction of the original three (mostly) analog devices back in 2013, designed by now-departed Korg engineer Tatsuya Takahashi, was monumental. It heralded a sea change in the amount of attention manufacturers had been paying to micro-sized gear aimed at tabletop performers—with diminutive Read more...
The Brainworx bx_oberhausen is a virtual synthesizer inspired by the famous and much-coveted Oberheim synthesizers of the 1970s.
This is Brainworx’ first-ever virtual synth, so a lot of future plans are likely riding on the success of this product.
How receptive music producers are to this new software instrument will Read more...
When I got the chance to review Leapwing Audio‘s StageOne and CenterOne plug-ins, my heart widened with excitement. Why the horrible pun? Two reasons:
Firstly, these plug-ins operate on the stereo field: they alter width, influence front-to-back depth, and facilitate surgical manipulation of each channel, be it left, right, or Read more...
Sugar is an all-new harmonic exciter plugin that’s been called “the ultimate audio sweetener.” Released in March of 2019, Sugar is the first plugin from Process.Audio, a company founded by the folks at pureMix. As such, Sugar is available for free with all pureMix Pro Memberships, and can be purchased Read more...
Typically, when we think of in-ear monitoring, we think of live sound applications: musicians on stage, DJs hyping up crowds and the like.
Ultimate Ears however, in partnership with Capitol Studios, aims to “remaster” our thinking with a product custom-designed for audio engineers, music producers, and others who are looking Read more...
