Posts that deal with brands and manufacturers of audio equipment.
When it comes to home studios, project studios or any other “studio” that doesn’t bring in serious cashflow, spending tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of dollars on a mixing console likely isn’t the best investment. The truth is that, for the vast majority of studios, SSLs, APIs, Neves and Tridents are out of the…
Modular synthesizers have been around for quite some time now (developed in the 1950s). In fact, modular synths came well before the modern synthesizers we know today. In 1964, Robert Moog brought the Moog Synthesizer to the market: the world’s first commercially available [modular] synthesizer. Since then, many other companies have developed their own modules…
Since 2018, Eurorack has been the dominant hardware format for modular synthesizers. The popularity of Eurorack has brought plenty of module options and manufacturers to the market. Companies large and small offer Eurorack modules, and many even supply DIY kits. When it comes to knowing the brands to look out for in Eurorack, there’s a…
Audio recording has become increasingly accessible since the introduction of personal computers and the internet. Yet, when it comes to the biggest names (and biggest money) in the audio industry, professional studios and high-end studio consoles are still the way things are done. A beautifully performed, recorded and mixed studio recording is a piece of…
They say the mixing engineer only gets noticed when something goes wrong in a live set. The mixing board, along with the overall sound system, are the tools of the trade and should be sufficient and dependable enough for the situation. Live performances are an important part of the music/audio industry and of the culture…
A DAW controller (aka control surface) can really improve workflow and add intuitive tactile convenience to a studio set up. Having physical faders, knobs, buttons and other controls laid out in front of you can really enhance your overall enjoyment and performance over keyboard hotkeys and mouse clicks. Of course they aren’t for everyone but…
A keyboard MIDI controller can simplify the music creation process significantly. Beyond keyboard controls, the powerful MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) communications protocol can allow for incredibly flexible control over pretty much any parameter in digital audio equipment. This includes, notably, audio production tools in digital audio workstations, among many other instruments and computers. So…
The synthesizer is, hands-down, one of the coolest instruments in the world simply due to the versatility of timbre and the virtually unlimited nature of creating audio with analog or digital electronics. Because there’s so much that can be done with audio synthesis (and so many different types of audio synthesis), the market is full…
When it comes to tone and loudness, a guitar amplifier is arguably even more important than the guitar! As a guitarist, an amplifier is likely one of the biggest purchases (second only to the guitar itself) you’ll have to make. The size, character and functionality of guitar amplifiers varies greatly across the huge market. With…
To really get the most out of a bass guitar, we’ll need a solid amplifier capable of reproducing the low-end frequencies with power and integrity. When it comes to the overall tone, and actually getting heard, a bass guitar amp is key! For bassists, an amplifier is likely the biggest purchase (besides the bass itself)…
This article is a full directory of modular synth module brands and manufacturers, covering the formats of: There are many different types of synth modules, and not all brands will have everything you’re looking for. However, regardless of your modular goals, these brands will definitely have something for your modular synth! Note that part of…
The digital audio workstation (DAW) is the heart of the modern studio. Whether we’re running a small home studio or a big-time professional studio, a DAW (or multiple DAWs) will be required. Long gone are the days of cutting and splicing tape; having to bounce down recorded tracks to free up new tracks for overdubs;…
