The ReGroove Mixer in Reason is something that, when you know how to use it, you won’t be able to live without The ReGroove mixer in Reason is one of the tools that are rather hidden away, compared to the other rack devices. So much so, in fact, that many don’t use it at all…. Read More
Programming a drum machine can be straightforward and rewarding – here we program Reason’s Redrum as an example The word ‘programming’ conjures up images of computer screens full of code that make little sense to any one other than those with a degree in computer science. Programming a drum machine, by the same token, is… Read More
A tour of a mixer, and what each of its various parts does… The mixer is an essential item in live music, and also in many studios. It is also one of the bits of audio gear that seems to intimidate those who are unfamiliar, due to the seemingly endless controls. However, it’s all far… Read More
They’re used everywhere, and might be the most useful bit of gear you’ll own, but what are studio monitors for? When producing music, the lengths that are taken to ensure that everything is of the highest possible quality. At the professional level, this can mean signal paths for individual recording channels that cost tens of… Read More
Ableton Live 9 ‘s new suite of features includes powerful new Audio to MIDI functions… Ableton Live 9 has now launched, and its plethora of new features and functions are already causing a stir. Some of the biggest new additions to its toolset are the new audio to MIDI functions. Several DAWs have offered the… Read More
If you’ve ever wondered what gear you’ll need to start home recording, wonder no more… Home recording technology has moved on at an astonishing pace in recent years. Only a decade or so hence, a digital 24-track recorder would cost thousands of pounds. These days, a Zoom R24 is a mere £399.99, and offers 24… Read More
Pick up a bargain from our microphone sale items… As part of our annual, winter sale, we have a tasty selection of bargain microphone sale items. As many readers will already appreciate, a great microphone is valuable tool, and a selection of different, high quality microphones is an incredible resource for those who record. The… Read More
Revolutionise your music composition, with a Boss recorder at a new, low price this Christmas The portable multi-track has evolved almost beyond recognition, and the Boss recorder range has been a driving force in its development. Where once, the portable studio offered a basic mixer, 4-tracks of recording to cassette, and, well, that was about… Read More
The Propellerhead Balance with Reason Essentials Pack The Propellerhead Balance with Reason Essentials pack is something of a landmark for the Swedish software developer. The first hardware product ever produced by Propellerhead, an audio interface named balance, is built with the company’s trademark design flair. A two input, two output unit, the Propellerhead Balance has… Read More
