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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
First, a disclaimer: Like composition, lighting portraits is a subjective exercise. A setup that works for one situation may not work for the next, and lighting that one photographer adores might repulse another. Cultivating a personal lighting style involves an awareness of conventional approaches and willingness to go beyond what everyone else is doing. Study portraits
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Devin Allen, award-winning photographer and activist, captures the power of communities and moments through his lens. Devin shares his insights and experiences his powerful approach to storytelling through photography.
0:00 - Intro - About Devin
3:37 - How Devin got started photographing Baltimore
12:14 - Photographing protests
21:55 - Commercial work leading to larger opportunities
27:11 - His work over the years with Leica
32:35 - Storytelling with continuous light
36:20 - Q&A discussion
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Polyend Drums allows you to have a wide range of sound at your fingertips. Learn about this drum machine at Superbooth Berlin 2026!
0:00 - Overview
0:17 - Machine Layout
0:35 - Controls
1:57 - Effects
2:15 - Sample Jam
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"I never realized that tree trunks sounded this good."
Kevin, Andrew, and Gabe are doing what they do best: talking about the latest and coolest audio gear. Superbooth Berlin 2026 had a lot to offer, so check out what made the cut (trust us, there's a reason gloves are on the list).
0:00 - UAD Enigmatic '82 Plugin
1:20 - Rupert Neve
1:46 - Synth Kalimba
2:31 - Mimu Gloves
4:05 - Telefunken 251
5:13 - Soma Terra Synth
6:40 - Atomic Analog 500 Series Module
7:40 - Kevin's First Foray into Synthesis
8:52 - La Voix du Luthier Acoustic Resonators
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Kevin and Andrew explore the show floor at Superbooth Berlin 2026 to show you the latest in software, audio interfaces, and more.
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - SPL Booth
5:46 - Focusrite
7:34 - Elysia
10:54 - Izotope & Native Instruments
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Expressive E's Osmose CE MPE is everything you love about the original, stripped down into a pure controller. Join Gabe at Superbooth Berlin 2026 to learn how it works!
0:00 - Intro
0:32 - About the Expressive E Osmose CE MPE Controller
0:44 - Keyboard & Demo
1:54 - Plug-Ins
2:49 - Osmose CE Jam
4:38 - Final Thoughts
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Gabe travels the show floor of Superbooth 2026 in search of the newest and most exciting synths from Korg Berlin, Erica Synths, and more.
0:00 - Opening
0:45 - Genki Katla
3:58 - Korg NTS-4
5:04 - Erica Synths Bullfrog Drums
6:55 - Boredbrain Xcelon SL
8:43 - Expressive-E Osmose CE
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Wireless microphones are an incredibly popular and convenient solution to many of the problems that come with traditional wired setups: they require far less cabling, and that means fewer issues with shorted wiring, lowered chances of cable-related tripping, and a higher number on the “Days Since Last Incident” sign. While they can be a bit more difficult to onboard, once the system is up and running, audio engineers and A/V technicians appreciate the fast setup time and decreased storage space that wireless mics afford. So, with all the
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teenage engineering's EP-136 KO Sidekick is a small, versatile beast with a secret. Join Gabe as he runs down how to utilize this two-channel mixer. It might be your sidekick in your future music endeavors!
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by Zack Young · Posted
As audiences consume more and more video, it’s increasingly challenging to create bold, striking visuals that stand out from the crowd and truly engage viewers in a story. Lighting remains—arguably—the most underrated tool for that mission. Even the most budget-friendly camera and lens on the market can capture beautiful images when paired with thoughtful lighting choices. While accurate LED panels used to be large, heavy, and expensive, that is no longer always the case, and Genaray’s new PX-MOD-3 modular RGB LED panel is proof of this,
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Now that we’ve discussed the basic gear you need to put on a live show, lets look at the specific kind of gear and knowledge you’d need to set up a professional event at a large venue, stadium, or arena. Whether you want to gain more knowledge in pro live sound or you’re just curious, you’re in the right place!
If you’re a beginner or want more context for this article, go ahead and check out the
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
The PA system is the linchpin of any venue or event space, whether it’s the hottest new night club, this weekend’s big house party, or the screening of the next indie film sensation. It’s integral to the experience of social activity—and because music and sound deserve to be clear, coherent, and exhilarating, the PA system needs to serve up the goods by being powerful, reliable, and properly scaled for the event.
In our
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
When it comes to putting on a live show, knowing the specific gear to get and how to use it can be a daunting prospect. There are tons of different microphones, speaker systems, monitoring setups, and mixer environments, all of which are suited for different types of performance settings. And that's not even including power distribution, cabling, and other miscellaneous equipment you'll need to put on a proper event. But fear not reader. In this guide, we'll go over all the gear you'll want to consider and why, whether you're putting on
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
As a new product that caters to an underrepresented segment of the home/portable speaker market, the release of the somehow simultaneously big and small Sonos Play looks to represent the culmination of Sonos’s reconciliatory pilgrimage.
During the development of their new speaker lineup including the Play, Sonos has completely overhauled their mobile app design, seriously improved their tech support, updated
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Realistic artificial reverbs and other time-based processors are commonplace in today’s music technology, so it’s easy to overlook how much of a technical marvel it was when reverberation could be divorced from the physical location of a performance, and how quickly it transformed recorded music. From Bill Putnam’s reamping technique using physical echo chambers, to the Brobdingnagian 600-pound EMT plate reverb machine, to the complex digital convolution and algorithmic reverbs we have today, artificial reverbs have been sculpting the sonic