Category Archives: Music Production

Komplete Kontrol S88 Mk2 Unboxing, Review and Comparison

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Komplete Kontrol S88 Mk2 Unboxing, Review and Comparison. This video is all about that first touch point for this amazing update from Native Instruments. Really worth a watch if you are, like us, originally had the S88 Mk1 and want to know what is new in the S88 MK2. If you want to read our […]

Korg Prologue 8 and 16 Review

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Korg Prologue 8 and 16 Review. The Prologue comes in eight- and 16-voice models. The range is based on the same VCO found in the Monologue/Minilogue range. This absolute audio video review gives a great rundown of both models in the Korg range.  We have reviewed other Korg products in the past like the Korg Electribe Wave, Korg […]

Komplete Kontrol S88 MK 2

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Komplete Kontrol S88 MK 2. This is what makes Native Instruments the outstanding company that they are. The world’s best controller has just gotten better. These kind of products. We already have the Komplete Kontrol S88 in the studio and it has completely transformed the way that we work. When you decide to put all […]

Loopmasters Bass Master | VST/AU Bass Instrument

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This is a tempting purchase, Loopmasters Bass Master | VST/AU Bass Instrument really looks the business and is made by a team of developers that really know BASS. Loopmasters have been developing soundware for years, this is their first foray into making their own VST instrument, but you would never know by the specs, the […]

Propellerhead Intros Free Reason Compact App For iOS

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Propellerhead has introduced Reason Compact – a free mobile-friendly synth + sequencing app. Reason Compact lets create sounds with Reason’s flagship Europa synthesizer and then create melodies and patterns using a smart keyboard, note grid and Chords tools. You can use it as a standalone app, connect it to other apps or even export your work and work […]

Omnisphere 2.5

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Spectrasonics has released Omnisphere 2.5, a massive new update that adds hardware synth integration, a new sound library and expanded synthesis… The new version marks a big step for not only Spectrasonics, but for soft synths as Omnisphere 2.5 becomes the first of its kind to offer hardware synth integration, which transforms over 30 well-known […]

Spectrasonics Keyscape Review

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Spectrasonics Keyscape Review. Eric Persing is an absolute legend in the world of sound design.  Keyscape is his gift and his passion in software form. He was “instrumental”, pardon the pun in the sound design of countless numbers of instruments such as: D-50, D-70, JD-800/990, R8, S-series samplers, JV-880/1080/2080, the Sound Canvas, JP-8000/8080, MC-505/909, The V-Drums, XV-5080, […]

KEYSCAPE – Greg Phillinganes

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This is not only an excellent video on the power of Keyscape by Spectrasonics, it is also a great introduction into where the innovation really takes place in the world of sound design. Omnisphere is just an insanely powerful sound source and this just makes it even more worthwhile. This is definitely KEYSCAPE – Greg Phillinganes: Electric Piano […]

Korg Electribe Wave

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This seems like a very interesting update to the Electribe line: the Korg Electribe Wave. What is Korg Electribe Wave. ELECTRIBE Wave has a sound wavetable featuring sounds widely used in the latest music creation. Unlike a PCM synth, the wavetable allows you to repeatedly play fragments of short waveforms, and change the waveform position during […]

Presonus Studio 1 Version 4 Update

Joe Gilder, a great reviewer on YouTube, does a great hands-on review of Presonus Studio 1 Version 4 Update. Well worth a watch here. Three creative paths, one goal. Studio One is your creative companion from start to finish. The Start page provides what you need to kickstart your creative process—open projects, set parameters, and […]