Here’s a great Sonar and Roland Offer – buy any Roland interface, controller or synth, get Sonar X2 Studio for £59! When equipping a home studio to record, the number of bits and pieces that are needed can seem to mount. Controller keyboards, interfaces, and the bit that often gets overlooked, Software, are all essential… Read More
In the world of sound, Shure Microphones are seemingly everywhere… Once upon a time, in a land long ago, live microphones were a notoriously fickle, and fragile bunch. Loud noises could send them squealing with feedback. And if you dropped them? Well, it often wouldn’t end well… Then, in 1966, it all changed. A microphone… Read More
Two new additions are set to bolster the already impressive Scarlett interface range It seems that every week there’s a new product announcement from Focusrite or one of its sister brands. Even for a company as relentless in its development as they are, 2013 has been a very busy year. It’s not getting any quieter,… Read More
As Native Instruments Releases Its Traktor DJ App for iPhone, we ask, ‘is iOS DJing about to go stratospheric?’ There are few greater technological powers in the world of the DJ than Native Instruments. With Traktor, it has redefined what is possible from computer-based DJ tech. Earlier this year, it took step into another emerging… Read More
If you’re thinking of acquiring a Focusrite Interface, and only the best will do, we have some great news… The to say the Focusrite interface range is a success story is an understatement of some magnitude. When the first Saffire models appeared some 7 years ago it seemed like a bold move from a brand… Read More
Polish your vocals and keep your gear safe, thanks to this TC Helicon free accessory offer There is no bigger name in the world of vocal processing than TC Helicon. The Danish brand has established itself as a world leader in the field of vocal effects, and with very good reason. Its pitch correction is… Read More
Find out what a music technology or DJ course could do for you at the Manchester MIDI School open day in May Whenever we open a store, we always strive to support the musical community in that area, forging relationships within it and helping wherever we can. Dawsons Manchester is (amazingly) approaching its 10th birthday…. Read More
As always, there was a huge selection of new Yamaha Products at Musikmesse 2013 – here are some highlights… Yamaha’s presence at Musikmesse is always huge (the brand generally has an entire hall to itself) and 2013 was no different. There was a comprehensive range of new products on display, in all of its many… Read More
iOS apps have taken over the musical world – here are five that add to the power of your gear The iOS app has made the iPhone and iPad a powerful tool for the musician, and with developers adding to the software arsenal every day, it is rapidly establishing itself as a serious musical platform…. Read More
£10k of Focusrite, KRK and Novation gear is up for grabs during spring! Spring is officially here (even if it might not seem like it’s actually here…), and to celebrate, Focusrite is offering the chance to win part of a £10k haul of studio gear from Focusrite, Novation and KRK. Yes, as Focusrite is also… Read More
