A Quick Review of Native Instruments Komplete 8
Intro
Native Instruments is a company that I have been watching since Kontakt 1.5 came out. I purchased their Akoustik Piano product a few years back and have used it on a daily basis. Now, their latest software bundle encompasses such an impressive...
Are the Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones Worth the Hype?
Introduction
Audio-Technica is a name that seems to crop up regularly on message boards for independent musicians and producers. They seem to really know their target consumers and what they are looking for in audio products. We will see if that...
Are The Yamaha HS50M Monitors The New NS10M's?
Intro
The Yamaha HS50M looks like the manufacturer's answers to the discontinued, and highly revered NS10M speaker. Apparently, the story behind that speaker is that the material they used to make the cone is no longer available, but you still...
Putting the Focusrite Saffire PRO 24 Through the Paces
Intro
The Focusrite Saffire PRO 24 is an IEEE1394a/Firewire audio interface made by the sound equipment company Focusrite. Some of the features include 16 inputs, 8 outputs, “two award-winning Focusrite preamps”, low latency drivers, and Mix...
The Diminutive, Sexy Crimson Box - Focusrite’s Scarlett 2i2 USB Audio Interface
Intro
One of Focusrite's recent offerings for audio interfaces is the Scarlett 2i2. Looking at the name, you can deduce that this box is capable of 2 inputs and 2 outputs. It is a USB 2.0 class compliant interface, capable of a resolution...
The Infamous DUBturbo2
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There has been a bit of buzz around some online forums concerning a piece of software called DUBturbo2 . Considering the explosion of dubstep in mainstream media, I saw the name and expected a piece of software to make "facemelting-wobble-bass"...
Too Good To Be True? - Native Instruments Komplete Elements
Intro
Native Instruments Komplete Elements is an abridged version of NI's Komplete virtual instrument and effect library. It comes with limited versions of Kontakt (software sampler), Reaktor (modular synthesizer), and Guitar Rig (guitar and studio...
What You Need to Know About the M-Audio Keystation 61es
Intro
Some years back, I found myself in dire need of a MIDI keyboard controller. After looking at the compact 25-key offerings and the full-scale 88-key units, I decided to go with a 61-key controller for a balance between playability and portability....