Review: Campfire Audio – Holocene
Campfire Audio is an earphone manufacturer from Portland, USA that is known for its hand-crafted high-quality earphones and in-ear monitors. Recently, they launched 2 new in-ear monitors namely Mammoth and Holocene. After trying Holocene for over 2 weeks we have compiled an in-depth review of the earphones down below. Built & Package Contents Like most of their hand-crafted collection, Holocene does pack
List of Keyboards & Synthesizers used by Mike Dean
Mike started his career, in 1983, as a record producer and became widely known for inventing the well-known Dirty South sound in the '90s. He started working with artists like 2Pac, Geto Boys, Outlawz, and Tech N9ne. Dean kept on evolving his productions and mix & mastering services, but mostly in the American hip hop scene. Thanks to his immense
Yamaha’s new earphones aim to diminish hearing loss
Back in 1979, Sony introduced the first original walkman to the world. From that moment on, 40+ years later, billions of people have been listening to music through headphones and earphones. Hearing loss has been a big problem ever since, but Yamaha has been putting out some promising details about their new earphones. Sound leakage and ambient noise have been the
Pioneer DJ and Off-White collaborate for limited edition controller
The DDJ-1000-OW controller has arrived, and is the result of a refreshing new collaboration between Pioneer DJ and Italian luxury fashion label Off-White. The controller, designed by Virgil Abloh’s iconic brand, is a re-modelling of the DDJ-1000 rekordbox and Serato controller and is available to purchase in the UK via a draw on the Selfridges app. Not much is different from the standard controller, however, a red
Korg releases new Modwave synth
Following their announcement earlier this year in January, Korg releases their new wavetable synthesizer "modwave" to the public. Modwave is inspired by Korg's DW-8000 synth, revamping the original model by adding new types of modulations, filters, and effects that take the synthesizer to a new level. The Modwave synthesizer holds more than 200 wavetables, and each of those wavetables has up to
Behringer release new SYSTEM 15/35/55 Eurorack modules
Last year when Behringer introduced their MODEL 55 range of Eurorack modules, they got a lot of comments from people desiring pre-assembled systems. Almost a year later Behringer now introduces their SYSTEM-15/35/55 and ensures that the modules you'll find in each bundle are historically accurate to the expensive ones that were available in the 1970s. Down below we'll go through each
Behringer release their newest drum machine, RD-8 MKII
During one of the world's largest music product trade shows, called NAMM, Behringer displayed some of their newest upcoming releases. The Behringer RD-8 MKII drum machine did come as a surprise as they didn't announce it during NAMM 2021. On June 28, 2021, Behringer introduced their newest drum machine to the world through an introduction video on YouTube. | Best House
Best Studio Headphones for Music Production in 2021
Once stepping into the world of music production, you'll see many artists working in overwhelming studios that are specially built to achieve the most honest sound. Not everyone has the luxury to work in a place like that, and that's why there is this great alternative. Studio headphones will give you a clear representation of a professional studio without having
Audient EVO 4 Bundle is all you need to start recording in your home studio
Renowned audio equipment manufacturers, Audient released its sub-brand called EVO last year, allowing artists to get a hold of high-quality yet affordable audio interfaces. Their first audio interface, EVO 4, has been making big waves in the music industry due to its unique features. The EVO 4 is one of the flagship products of the Audient EVO 4 Bundle. | Best House &
10 Best Audio Interfaces for Music Production in 2021
While making music, it's important to capture the best sound quality whether you are recording vocals, guitars, or just playing your tracks over the speakers. Your laptop isn't built to achieve the best sounding result, that's why audio interfaces have been built. They are specially made to reduce distortion or any other side effects that come with the conversion of
iZotope launches new recording device called Spire Studio (2nd generation)
Renowned plugin manufacturers iZotope recently announced the release of their newest recording device called Spire Studio (2nd generation). iZotope Spire Studio is a wireless, rechargeable device that lets you record vocals, instruments, etc. on the fly. Spire Studio is now available for purchase on a large number of retailers across the globe. | Baby Audio All Plugins Giveaway - Click here to
ATEM Mini Extreme – the pro solution to live-streaming DJ sets at an affordable cost
As recently as 10 or so years ago, broadcasting live with multiple cameras seamlessly in full HD was the preserve of a major TV network or broadcasting companies. The equipment involved from cameras, to video switchers, to routing equipment, etc cost hundreds of thousands, if not millions. Since then, single camera shooting whereby video is recorded in multiple takes and
List of gear used by Daft Punk in 1990s
On 22 February 2021, the music world got the news that nobody wanted to hear. After twenty-eight years of cooperation, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter ended the legendary duo Daft Punk, a precursor of electronic music, who with their live performance at Coachella 2007 changed the face of the game forever. The Frenchmen have won Grammy awards, hundreds of
List of studio gear used by Flux Pavilion
There are some figures in electronic music who are likely to be held in absolute respect and esteem forever. One of them is Flux Pavilion, real name Joshua Steele - British producer, DJ, songwriter, and co-owner of famous label Circus Records. The 32-year-old has made an incredible name for himself with legendary productions such as I Can't Stop, Cold Dust
Korg announces new analogue-digital drum machine
Long-established tech wizards Korg have a six-decade track record of making electronic instruments, and it seems they aren't slowing down. Teasing their latest product on their Youtube channel, the Japanese company's latest invention is the analog-digital hybrid drum machine called the drumlogue. For now, it's just a prototype, but with Korg having already released the Prologue and a range of