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Gabe shares his favorite budget-friendly synths that you can gift to the music lover in your life, from hybrid analog/digital synths to samplers to drum machines. Stick around for the last one, it might surprise you.
00:00 Introduction
00:33 Roland AIRA Compact S-1
02:11 Waldorf Protein
03:33 Dreadbox Typhon
05:11 Teenage Engineering EP-40
07:03 Arturia MicroFreak
08:01 1010music nanobox fireball
09:25 Korg NTS-1 mkII
11:17 Korg Volca Keys
12:39 Crate Audio BoomChick
14:04 Stylophone Theremin
15:16 Final Thoughts
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
There’s an ongoing debate about whether mixing with headphones is an optimal solution: studio monitors are usually the best option as you’ll get the proper soundstage, but headphones reveal superior detail and localization. It’s not clear which method reveals problems or perfections in your mix, so there are going to be times when using headphones is the right move.
In this guide, we’ll be discussing some important factors to consider before committing to a pair of mixing headphones, along with a couple mixing tips and recommendations when
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
Diving into the world of content creation requires some decent equipment. You don’t need to spend a bunch of money either; sometimes you can get by with some basic stuff just to see if you even enjoy the process of creating content. You don’t want to sound muffled or experience audio issues that could ruin your content. Trust me, I’ve been there before. Whether you are live streaming to an audience, making YouTube videos, TikToks, or anything else, we have a few suggestions to help you find the best mics for gaming and live streaming. Most of
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Allen & Heath is expanding the highly regarded Qu series of professional digital audio mixers with the new Qu-3 and Qu-3D, now in a
by Trevor Collins · Posted
If you know someone who owns a podcast, you’ll know that it’s their baby, their creative outlet, their place to vent and talk about documentaries that no one watches. Rather than gifting an elevated pine-scented candle or plaid sweater this holiday season, give them something they’ll actually want. We’ve put together a list of our 11 favorite podcast gifts, ranging from budget-friendly to super fancy for those who deserve it. Why did we pick 11? Because it's 1
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With so many 2-channel audio interfaces available, what makes the Antelope Audio Zenith 2 stand out? Kevin takes a closer look at the Zenith 2, a 2-in/2-out USB-C audio interface. He’ll break down the features, look at who this interface could be a good fit for, and put it to the test.
00:00 - Why Another 2-Channel Interface?
00:38 - Zenith 2 Features & Build
01:08 - Preamps & Sound Quality
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by Staff Writer · Posted
Learn more about the latest and greatest mics, headphones, recorders, controllers, and more with B&H’s best recs for all things audio.
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Whether you're a professional DJ or hosting a house party, there is a JBL PartyBox speaker for you. Sidney shares which of these speakers will suit your needs.
0:00 - PartyBox Lineup
0:28 - Working DJs & Party Planners (PartyBox 720 & 520)
1:09 - House & Backyard Parties (PartyBox 330 & 130)
1:38 - Portable Speakers (On-The-Go 2 & Encore Essential 2)
2:17 - Batteries
2:31 - Transportation
2:44 - RGB Lights
2:59 - Bluetooth, JBL One App, & More
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by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
It doesn't matter if you're a budding music producer, a seasoned gearhead, or just a music enjoyer: we all know that microphones are the most crucial and intimate component of the recording process. While microphone technology continues to evolve, audio particularly benefits from the technology of yesteryear—many of the most iconic and sought after microphones were first developed decades ago and are still in use to this day!
This entry is a something of a primer where we'll be discussing some of the classics and a few modern gems; it's as
by Steven Esposito · Posted
There comes a time in one’s life when you strongly consider starting a podcast with the people around you. No matter what the topic is, you’re going to need some gear. Microphones, cables, audio interfaces, mixers—thinking about all this gear can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help! Whether you are brand new to this wonderful hobby or a seasoned speaker looking to take your podcast to the next level, we have some suggestions for you.
Microphones For Podcasting
There are three general types of
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
It came as a shock to many when the famed and acclaimed boutique audio equipment manufacturer teenage engineering announced that they were no longer going to produce synthesizers—the OP synths are their flagship product! What are they thinking! What will come next?
With the announcement of the new teenage engineering EP-35 K.O. amplifier and
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Arturia is giving the well-known MiniFreak synthesizer a big brother the newly announced Arturia MiniFreak 49. The new synth adds features like a full-sized semi-weighted keybed with mono aftertouch, FM modulation and analog filter cutoff, voice panning, and an XYZ touch matrix for modulation, browsing, and sound control using live color-coded visual feedback.
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a programming language that connects a wide variety of electronic musical instruments, computers, and related devices for playing, editing, and recording music. When we record with MIDI, we capture the performance of how an instrument was played, not the audio waveforms produced by the instrument. This has many benefits because we can add notes, edit velocities, correct the performance, or change the sound of the instrument altogether.
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
The original Sony Walkman revolutionized the way we listened to music, but listening to your favorite tunes on the go just isn't the novelty it was way back in 1979. You might be surprised to hear that the Sony Walkman is still being produced, and just like before, it's revolutionizing the way we listen to music.
Sony NW-ZX900 and NW-WM1ZM3 Walkman Portable Hi-Res
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
If you’re looking to add that proverbial “glue” to your mix, you’re in luck: Solid State Logic has announced the release of the SSL Bus Compressor Classic, a refresh and revival of the discontinued and highly sought-after SSL FX384 in a 1U rack-mount format, now available for order at B&H.