Phillip Nichols-Wright
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So, you want a new audio interface, eh? It’s not like the old days when there were only a few options. Now, there are a bunch of brands such as Apogee Electronics, Antelope, Audient, Focusrite, MOTU, PreSonus, Universal Audio, and Waves, and each manufacturer normally has several interfaces in its product line. You don’t want to buy something that will be insufficient for the work you do, nor do…
8 years ago
So, you love listening to music through headphones, but degraded audio quality turns your love into a deep sigh of disappointment. Admit it, you're one of those people... you're an audiophile. You've invested a sliver of your better self into headphones that by all specifications and indications should have filled that sound-shaped hole in your soul. Yet, something's missing and your ears can't…
8 years ago
Always raising the bar to meet the ever-expanding creative needs of customers, Roland’s SP-404A takes all the goodies found in the SP-404SX and tacks on more sounds, plus a cool AIRA black-and-green color scheme. It can be used in stand-alone fashion, with a TR-8 Rhythm Performer, or with DJ…
8 years ago
For years, Allen&Heath has been a well-respected name in the arena of mixing consoles for live sound. Many may be familiar with the company’s analog boards, but unaware of its digital mixers. If you’re searching for versatile, high-resolution mixing power that won’t consume immense real estate, look seriously at the new…
8 years ago
Answering the call for simple, dependable, and effective wireless solutions, RØDE’s RØDELink Performer Kit is designed for use in classes, presentations, parties, and live shows. Perhaps you’re a long-time sound engineer looking for an uncomplicated solution or maybe you know more…
8 years ago
IK Multimedia’s already expansive range of iRig products delivers a wide variety of solutions for musicians and performers who rely on their mobile devices for productions. The new iRig Pre HD will appeal to vocalists, voice-over artists, and players of acoustic instruments who need a…
8 years ago
Sound Devices has been a long-respected name in the world of professional portable mixers and recorders. Extending its MixPre line is the latest and largest of the group, the MixPre-10T, a 10-input, 12-track recorder. Its feature set is designed to appeal to location recordists, production…
9 years ago
Most MIDI controllers provide basic interactivity. Sure, you can play notes at different velocities, turn some knobs, and push some sliders, but what’s the type of communication that string players get to have? The ROLI Seaboard Block is designed to give keyboard players the type of control…
9 years ago
When you deal with audio for live events, you need hassle-free setup and reliable signal transmission. Wi Digital has created the AudioMatrix X8 to do that and so much more. At its core, you’ll find a 2.4 GHz stereo digital wireless audio system; being in the 2.4 GHz range means you…
9 years ago
Zoom has a history of packing an impressive list of features and functionality into a small footprint and the LiveTrak L-12 digital console is no exception. Designed for the person who needs a board advanced enough to meet the demands of studio-based production and robust and versatile enough…
9 years ago
In Part 1 of the Upgrade Now or Later series, we looked at some potential problems and rewards when upgrading software. In Part 2, the focus will be on changing and upgrading hardware, which could be analog, digital, or both. There is something uniquely satisfying about…
9 years ago
Zoom made the AC-3 Acoustic Creator to create the authentic sound of your acoustic guitar or bass from the humble origins of your instrument’s direct output. If you play on stage or in a studio ensemble, you know the frustrations of using microphones to reproduce your sound. The cantankerous…
9 years ago
When people record live concerts and studio productions, multi-track recording is ideal. It grants you the power to fix and mix the performances in ways that would not be possible if only a stereo mix was recorded. However, multi-track creates a large amount of data in a hurry. Your recorder’s drive needs to be able to handle the burden imposed by writing and reading a multitude of large,…
9 years ago
Using the popular Sub 37 Tribute Edition as its foundation, Moog built the Subsequent 37 paraphonic synthesizer to be even better, by meeting the demands of players and power users. Like the Sub 37 Tribute Edition, it wears a classic and instantly recognizable Moog look, complete…
