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IK Releases TONEX 1.5

IK Releases TONEX 1.5

IK Multimedia releases TONEX™ 1.5, a major update to IK’s software based on powerful AI Machine Modeling™ technology that lets users model their own rig and play, practice and record with over 23,000 ultra-realistic Tone Models of amps and pedals already available on ToneNET. This free update for all versions of TONEX is loaded with time-saving…

It's all about the camera angle (mostly)

It's all about the camera angle (mostly)

The DynaCaster microphones allow for obstruction-free camera angles by eliminating the need for an external shockmount & pop filter – they are smaller and more unobtrusive than other brands of broadcast-style microphones, so making videos will feature the person speaking rather than their/your audio equipment. Another important factor in microphone choice is the matter of…

Looking for the Ideal Controller?

Looking for the Ideal Controller?

Nektar’s LX+ Series controllers are easy to set up and integrate with your favourite DAW, with complete transport control and pre-mapped controls for any DAW native plugins. Inexpensive and comprehensive, they quickly become an essential part of your work flow. The Panorama T-Series are a more advanced alternative for more in-depth control, with Nektarine hosting…

Unleash the Power of iOS

Unleash the Power of iOS

Your iPhone and iPad have access to some absolutely amazing synth apps, both FREE and paid, but playing and monitoring them is limited to touching the screen and plugging in headphones. Apps from Moog, IK Multimedia, AudioKit, Igor Vasiliev, and many others, plus Apple’s GarageBand, Steinberg’s Cubasis LE and similar recording utilities, can be brought…

Mixdown Magazine's Review: Nektar LX Mini

Mixdown Magazine's Review: Nektar LX Mini

WORDS BY GREG LONG Sound and Music | Price: $269.99 When I was approached to review the Nektar Impact LX Mini, I’m not going to lie, I was like, meh. Yet another backpack keyboard controller. At the risk of sounding cynical, I was thinking, “Let me guess, you can play drum pads, some transport controls,…

Microphone Care

Microphone Care

We’ve been receiving a lot of enquiries from customers about their condenser microphones getting muffly or distorted, or making humming noises after four or five years of use, and in most cases this is because of environmental conditions polluting the capsule: too much moisture, sea air, smoke, etc. The main trick is how you store…