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

Waldorf Announces Quantum 8-Voice Hybrid Synthesizer

9 years ago

Waldorf has debuted a working prototype of its new flagship Quantum 8-Voice Analog/Digital Hybrid Synthesizer. The instrument features three oscillators per voice, with each oscillator offering four flavors of synthesis, including wavetable, analog-style waveforms, particle (sampling granular synthesis), and resonator, which is comprised of a resonating filter bank. Two “true-analog” OTA filters…

Synthesizers

Focal Announces New Shape Series Monitors

9 years ago

Focal has announced that it will be 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

iZotope Announces the Release of RX6 and Post-Production Suite 2

9 years ago

iZotope has been at the forefront of mastering and audio restoration technology for more than a decade. RX6 is its flagship audio restoration software, highly regarded by music and audio post-production professionals for it ease of use and “magic” results. There are three tiers currently being offered:…

Audio Software

Post Production Software

Roland RD-2000 Stage Raises the Piano Bar

9 years ago

Roland has been producing the RD-Series instruments for more than 30 years, and the newest RD-2000 Stage Piano raises the bar by combining three decades of piano research and advanced controller features into one powerful and versatile instrument. The RD-2000 offers stunning acoustic and…

Digital Pianos

Softube Console 1 MKII Offers Concise Hands-On Control

9 years ago

The Console 1 is an integrated hardware/software centerpiece for DAW systems. Released in 2014, the original took the industry by storm, offering clear and concise “hands-on” control without ever touching a mouse. The Console 1 MKII offers a straightforward and intuitive…

DAW

Controllers

Computer Audio

Waldorf: kb37 Eurorack Keyboard Controller

9 years ago

Originally founded in 1988, Waldorf has been synonymous with cutting-edge synthesizers for nearly 30 years. With its lineage in hardware and software synthesizers, it came as a pleasant surprise to see Waldorf embrace the Eurorack modular format by creating four Eurorack modules and the…

MIDI Keyboard

Stream and Shred: the Blackstar FLY 3 Bluetooth Miniature Guitar Amplifier

9 years ago

Blackstar, the Northampton, England amplification company, has been producing guitar amplifiers and effects since 2007. At its core, Blackstar is made up of musicians who fully understand the importance of great tone, whether practicing at home or performing live on stage. The FLY 3…

Guitar Amps

Cordoba Guitars: Traditional Craftsmanship with Modern Designs

9 years ago

Founded in 1997, Cordoba seeks to guide the evolution of the nylon string guitar by blending traditional craftsmanship of early master luthiers with modern developments. Every Cordoba instrument is designed to be lightweight and responsive, with a character that is a direct decedent of the Spanish tradition. The…

Guitars

HEDD: Series ONE Studio Monitors

9 years ago

Utilizing a design from the early 1960s by German-American physicist Oskar Heil, Klaus Heinz built a folded elastic diaphragm that was first used in ADAM Audio’s highly regarded studio monitor speakers. Klaus Heinz has since started his own company, Heinz Electrodynamic Designs, or HEDD, and further developed the folder ribbon tweeter. The Series ONE studio monitors include the next generation of…

Studio Monitoring

Studio Monitors

Mackie Big Knob Series: Three New Monitor Controllers

9 years ago

Released more than a decade ago, the original Mackie Big Knob was the “go-to” monitor controller for project and home studios. Mackie’s latest announcement of the next-generation Big Knob Series has created a bit of a buzz, as the new lineup features three models at very affordable prices. The Passive version is the smallest and requires no power, while the Studio and Studio+ incorporate a USB…

Computer Audio

Home Studio

The Sound Guy Survival Kit

9 years ago

Working in live sound is an exciting and rewarding business. It’s very fast paced and you must problem-solve on the fly. Having the tools to handle anything is essential for a smooth and professional event. Here are some useful tools I have found to be indispensable, as an audio engineer and system designer. Hearing Protection The art and science of audio engineering relies solely on your hearing…

Audio Accessories

American DJ: New Lights and Fog Machines

9 years ago

Established in 1985, American DJ has been producing a wide range of lighting, audio, and staging products for nightclubs, discos, mobile entertainers, bands, concert tours, theatre productions, TV shows, cruise ships, houses of worship, trade shows, and architectural applications. B&H is excited to introduce its new crop of lighting and atmospheric effects, including the…

DJ Equipment

On the Go with iFi Portable High-Resolution DACs

9 years ago

IFi Audio is a new company with several products aimed at high-definition audiophiles and enthusiasts, including the micro iTube2 Tube Pre-Amplifier, the Micro IDSD Black Label –…

Mobile Accessories

New Roli BLOCKS Modular Music Studio

9 years ago

Roli has revolutionized the keyboard with its cutting-edge Rise and Grand instruments, which utilize a unique, soft silicone surface that lets you shape sound intuitively through five dimensions of touch. Designed for…

Computer Audio

Audio Accessories

Korg Monologue: Monophonic Analog Synthesizer

9 years ago

Building upon the success of the Minilogue, Korg’s foray into a true polyphonic analog synthesizer, the Monologue features much of the same aesthetic, form and function, but that’s where the similarities end. Available in…

Synthesizers