Universal Audio Cooper instance Cube Mk II
June 16, 2009
The UAD range of plug-ins has always offered mainstream classics alongside more specialist processors, and the Cooper instance Cube Mk II definitely falls into the second category. But don’t let that scare you off, as that delay unit offers a rare perspective on a commonplace effect.In essence, UA h…
Universal Audio UAD 4K Channel Strip
June 16, 2009
Fully endorsed plug-in emulations of Solid State Logic’s legendary studio gear are available via SSL’s own Duende DSP platform and, for those who prefer a native solution, the Waves SSL 4000 Collection.However, Universal Audio sees no reason not to create ‘unofficial’ emulations for its own UAD DSP …
Bluezone Releases Score and Break Producer
June 16, 2009
Here’s a little something different for our readers today. Bluezone Corporation is talking up their newest piece of software, Score and Break Producer. The trick to that package is that it specifically targets music and sounds from television, movies and video games, with trends running from b…
Dixon Predator Kit
June 15, 2009
Dixon’s Predator series is a competitively priced all-maple kit from the renowned hardware company turned serious drum maker. It’s the latest product from a type aspiring to broaden its manufacturing horizons and market share into new areas.While hardware has traditionally been Dixon’s core product,…
Heavyocity Evolve
June 15, 2009
Loads of us harbour ambitions to write music to picture, whether for Hollywood blockbusters or the smaller screen.Despite the doom and gloom hanging by much of the music industry right now, that is actually a great moment to try to break into that territory, as the legions of cable TV channels aroun…
Boss Debuts TU-88 Micro Monitor & Tuner
June 15, 2009
Boss today is showing off their new TU-88 Micro Monitor and Tuner, for use with MP3 players.
Celebrating their release of the TU-88 as perfect timing for a potential Father’s Day present at the end of the month, BOSS gives the rundown of the Micro Monitor and Tuner as being a device that allows ba…
Marshall Haze MHZ40C combo
June 11, 2009
Amp titan Marshall may be best known for those towering stacks but the company has periodically produced tasty little amps too. The new Haze series is designed to offer a sensible range of real-world features in compact packages to meet our rehearsing, recording and small gigging needs.This Haze MHZ…
Akai APC40
June 11, 2009
Can one hardware controller satisfy every type of Live user? Possibly not, but Akai’s APC40 is here to give it a good go.The black/grey APC feels solid and certainly won’t dismantle itself mid-set. The size, meanwhile, is ‘interesting’ for something targeting performance use – it’s a little big to…
DigiTech moment Bender
June 10, 2009
Manufacturers are taking two approaches to delay pedals these days. The retro approach gives you a simple three-knob stompbox, such as MXR’s Carbon Copy. The hi-tech route involves cramming in as many delay types and features as possible. The DigiTech moment Bender takes the latter path. With many s…
Gibson Les Paul Axcess Standard
June 10, 2009
With that new model, Gibson could well have come up with what will prove to be the most versatile Les Paul since the first Jimmy Page Signature. By far the most obvious addition is the Floyd Rose double-locking vibrato, a revolutionary design that helped Eddie Van Halen redefine contemporary rock gu…