Andrew Eisele

Andrew Eisele has worked as an audio engineer for studio & live sound for over 20 years and has taught at Full Sail, SAE, and Dubspot. He is an Apple-certified trainer of Logic, has written several books on Reason, and was the host for the Music-Pro-Guides Training DVD series. From 2010 to 2020, Andrew was the owner and operator of the Tsunami Bass Sound System. When he’s not writing for B&H, you can find him working as a freelance audio engineer in clubs around Brooklyn.

Latest Articles

Which DAW is Right for You?

9 years ago

I’m often asked by friends and colleagues, “Which DAW do you use?” or “What’s the best DAW?” What may be right for me might be completely wrong for you. With so many Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) choices, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. All DAWs share a main purpose, which is to record, edit, and mix audio (and MIDI), but each platform offers some unique features, bells and whistles, if you will…

DAW

Pioneer DDJ-WeGo4 Compact DJ Controller for the Mobile DJ

9 years ago

Available in black or white, the DDJ-WeGo4 is a compact DJ software controller designed for…

DJ Equipment

Controllers

Pioneer DJ: Cutting-Edge DJ Products for the Future

9 years ago

Pioneer has been producing cutting-edge DJ products for more than two decades. With the release of the CDJ-500, in 1994, Pioneer literally changed the game overnight, which is why Pioneer remains the industry standard on equipment riders for professional DJs and artists performing around the world. Always innovating, Pioneer continues to push the boundaries with the latest cutting-edge…

Post Production Software

DJ Equipment

Novation: Reaches the Peak of Hybrid Analog/Digital Synthesis

9 years ago

Novation has been producing professional-quality electronic instruments for over two decades. They were one of the first companies to create and perfect virtual analog technology with their “Analog Sound Modeling (ASM),” which, even by today’s standards, sounds incredible. Novation has left an indelible mark on the synthesizer landscape and their latest creation, the…

Synthesizers

Elektron: Digitakt Digital Drum Machine and Sampler

9 years ago

Elektron began making high-quality analog/digital hybrid instruments in 1998 and has become one of the most respected manufacturers of professional analog/digital hybrid instruments, including the Analog Rytm,…

Drum Machines

Computer Audio

MIDI Keyboard

Sound Engineers Survival Guide: Dealing with Murphy’s Law

9 years ago

There are many adages that pertain to the life of a sound engineer. Murphy’s law states, “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong;” “Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst;” “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” These sayings are sage advice for the sound engineer, as all things will eventually break. Plan for when they do, and try to mitigate the severity of circumstances…

Audio Accessories

Denon DJ: Prime Series Professional DJ Mixer and Players

9 years ago

Denon DJ raised the bar for professional DJ equipment with the release of its Prime Series Eco-System, which includes the X1800 Prime DJ Club Mixer,…

Mixers

DJ Equipment

Roli Announces Seaboard Block and Touch Block

9 years ago

Roli has announced two new members of the Blocks modular music making system, the Seaboard Block and the Touch Block. Blocks is a versatile music making system, for beginners who have never taken a…

MIDI Keyboard

Akai Professional: MPC Live

9 years ago

In 1984, Akai Professional began producing professional electronic instruments and equipment. In 1987, Akai released first Music Production Center called the MPC60, which combined a 16-bit sampler with 16 velocity-sensitive pads, and an integrated sequencer, which was co-designed by Roger Linn, the producer of the highly regarded Linn Drum (LM-1 & Linn 9000). Over the past 30 years, Akai have…

Audio Accessories

MIDI Keyboard

Genelec at the Forefront: 8030C Studio Monitor

9 years ago

Genelec has been producing professional studio monitors since 1978, and has always been at the fore-front of technology and ground-breaking innovations. The latest 8030C builds upon the success of earlier 8030 models, delivering 4 dB higher output with less energy consumption. This active 2…

Studio Monitors

New MXL Microphones: 770X and DX-2

9 years ago

MXL is well known for manufacturing affordable, professional audio products for a variety of applications including music recording, broadcast, post production, and live sound. The company’s newest models, the 770X and…

Microphones

Shure GLX-D Advanced Digital Wireless System

9 years ago

Shure has announced the GLX-D Advanced Digital Wireless System, its latest multi-system wireless solution with automatic frequency management, rechargeability, and high-quality design and construction, designed to meet the demands of small-to-medium houses of worship…

Wireless Audio Systems

FMR Audio Offers the Really Nice Preamp

9 years ago

Texas-based FMR Audio has been creating affordable equipment with stellar, high-quality results for more than a decade. All its products are designed and assembled in the United States and feature utilitarian “ugly” designed enclosures, which allows the company to keep the cost low, while sounding great! The RNP or…

Preamps

New Focal Shape Series Monitors

9 years ago

Focal is discontinuing its CMS line of mid-level near field monitors and replacing them with the new and updated Shape Series monitors. The Shape 40, Shape 50, and…

Studio Monitors

Audio Accessories

FCC Incentive Auction Results and New Spectrum Bandwidth

9 years ago

If you’ve been following the FCC Incentive Auction, then you are aware that the results are in—and the news isn’t great, but it’s also not as bad as some experts were predicting. If you wish to refresh your memory or missed the last Explora article, check out FCC Incentive…

Wireless Audio Systems