Audio Tech News

Fishman Dual Parametric DI

2009-06-18T14:44:40Z

The Fishman Dual Parametric DI box has a dual band EQ in addition to the standard features found on a DI box. It has 1/4 inch connections and is an analog piece of gear. It isn’t a rack mountable piece of gear.

Arturia Jupiter 8V

2009-06-18T14:44:40Z

I had no problems at all installing the Arturia Jupiter 8V virtual modular synth as it only took a matter of minutes. I didn’t have any compatibility issues at all and the whole process was pain free. It is modeled after the classic Roland Jupiter 8 synthesizer and the interface matches that as it looks [...]

Wurlitzer 206 A

2009-06-18T14:44:40Z

The Wurlizter 206A is an electric piano in the classic 200 line of pianos made by Wurlizter. It is pretty similar to some of the other electric pianos in this line, as it has the same make up of the 200A, having two knobs for volume and for the rate of the tremolo effect. The [...]

Line 6 Amp Farm

2009-06-18T14:44:39Z

Amp Farm is a pretty good amp simulator from Line 6, who have a great handling on all things digital. There weren’t any compatibility issues with my ProTools setup. The manual explains everything pretty well, and makes setting it up very easy. The general functions of Amp Farm are easy to use and the functions [...]

Sabian Hhx Stage Ride 20"

2009-06-18T14:44:39Z

This is the most versatile ride I have ever used. Obviously, personal preference plays a big part of any cymbal purchase. However, time and time again, I am impressed by the sounds this cymbal produces and it receives many compliments from fellow drummers. 2 of my old teachers ended up buying this cymbal after I [...]

Readytraps RT424 BROADBAND

2009-06-18T14:44:39Z

I wanted to write up a short review of the broadband absorption panels I used for my studio. I bought 58 panels from Ready Acoustics. Eight of them are the super-duper sub bass traps (or whatever). They are 6″ of 703, a corner mounting bracket, and a nesting panel of 4″ 703. [...]

MXR M120 Auto-Q

2009-06-18T14:44:39Z

The MXR M120 Auto-Q is a filter pedal for guitar that will give you an automatic wah-wah sound rather than the traditional manually controlled wah-wah pedal. While there are way more parameters on this pedal than on a standard wah-wah pedal, I usually prefer wah-wahs because you have complete control over your signal. This pedal [...]

Tube-Tech PE1C

2009-06-18T14:44:39Z

The Tube Tech PE1C is a two band parametric equalizer in the form of a rack mountable piece of gear that will take up three rack spaces. It has XLR connections in the back and is an all analog, tube based EQ.

Making a Studio Pt.2

2009-06-18T14:44:36Z

Nothing will work without electricity unless you’re jamming at the local drum circles down on the beach. Electrical installation studio power is often overlooked. Studios will setup a “clean feed” that is a separate breaker from the rest of the general power that is being used for air conditioning, lighting [...]

Making a Studio Pt.3

2009-06-18T14:44:36Z

Sound is a wave, much like the ripples on a still body of water when a rock is dropped into it. The larger the wave, the lower the tone. Lower tones, known as bass frequencies, travel in wide long waves while higher tones known as treble frequencies travel in a tighter, shorter wave. [...]