KeyStep Pro from Arturia is a MIDI keyboard controller with 4 built in sequencing tracks – each capable of acting as a polyphonic sequencer, or alternatively, a drum sequencer in the case of track 1 and three arpeggiators in tracks … Continue reading Arturia KeyStep Pro – Full review and tutorial
This video is a double feature – a review with pros and cons of both Aeros Loop Studio and the BeatBuddy drum machine from Singular Sound. Each can be used independently, but they can also sync with each other over … Continue reading Full Review: Aeros Looper and BeatBuddy by Singular Sound
Launchpad Pro MK3 and LaunchPad X are the newest iterations of the large and medium-sized, grid-based MIDI controllers from Novation. They don’t make any sounds on their own, but rather are designed to play and control other software or hardware … Continue reading LAUNCHPAD PRO MK3 vs LAUNCHPAD X – Review and tutorial of Novation’s top MIDI controllers
This video has two goals in mind – to put together as comprehensive as possible buyers guide/list of features to look for in an audio interface, and to use that checklist while going through the three interfaces in Arturia’s line … Continue reading Arturia Audiofuse vs. Studio vs. 8PRE: Buyer’s guide and checklist for choosing an audio interface
Tracker from Polyend is a new standalone hardware groovebox based on a grid-sequencing workflow first introduced on Amiga computers in 1987. Tracker is digital, sample based, and it has basic wavetable and granular synthesis capabilities alongside a few interesting sequencing … Continue reading Polyend Tracker Review and Full Tutorial: from Sample to Song
GR-1 from Tasty Chips Electronics is a polyphonic, multitimbral instrument based granular synthesis – a form of synthesis which chops up and layers samples into small pieces called grains resulting in anything from rhythmic patterns to drones and soundscapes that … Continue reading Review: Tasty Chips GR-1 // Granular Synthesis Explained // Full workflow tutorial
Model:Cycles from Elektron is a standalone FM and drum synthesis based groovebox with a focus on knob per function control and simplified synthesis models. Elektron took a different approach here compared to its higher end Digitone – rather than give … Continue reading Elektron Model Cycles Review, full tutorial and 7 tips and tricks
Vector is a Eurorack sequencer from Five12 – it’s a digital sequencer that lets you sequence up to 8 parts (tracks) simultaneously, with either a monophonic melody, chords or drums – both over control voltage , and also thru multiple … Continue reading Five12 Vector Eurorack Sequencer – Review and in-depth tutorial
The Akai MPC One is a music production sampler, synth and sequencer that works both standalone, as well as a controller for Akai’s MPC Music Production Software. MPC One has a lot of the capabilities of its bigger brothers, the … Continue reading Akai MPC One Review and Full Workflow Tutorial
EC4 from Faderfox is a MIDI controller for hardware instruments, DAWs and software instruments, and the reason it’s worth taking a look at is this screen, which lets you label each knob on the controller so that you know what … Continue reading Faderfox EC4 Review – Compact MIDI control with digital labels