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UNO Drum is finally here, and everyone from pros to home users are sharing their reactions and creations online.  We rounded up our favorite videos into a new YouTube playlist, to make it easy for you to find them in one place.

Check out the newest first impression & unboxing videos of the new UNO Drum, the ultimate beat creation system from IK. BoBeats, SynthMania, Doctor Mix and more showed some of what they like about UNO Drum and how easy it is to get started right out of the box.

Click Here for the full list of videos or watch some of the most popular UNO Drum videos below:

Doctor Mix

SynthMania

BoBeats

Emlyn In The Mix

The Sound Test Room

Check out the rest of the UNO Drum Community & Media Playlist on Youtube

“A well-designed, clean sounding, guitar-friendly interface”

Sound on Sound‘s editor-in-chief, Paul White, has been getting up close and personal with the new AXE I/O. He was impressed by its design, audio quality, guitar friendliness and its great included software bundle.

Here are some of Paul’s comments:

“The overall tech spec is impressive, with a quoted 117dB dynamic range and a 3Hz-32kHz frequency response, through 24-bit low-jitter converters at up to 192kHz sample rates.”

“When re-amping, the ground isolation of the amp output really helps, as a clean recording can be played back via the amp out jack and then fed to an amplifier or chain of pedals without provoking ground-loop induced hum.”

“As a straightforward interface, AXE I/O sounds very clean both for playback and for recording.”

“The Z-Tone knob gradually darkens the sound as the impedance is lowered – sometimes lowering it just a small way from maximum helps take away the brittle edge from some guitars.”

“Using the included AmpliTube, you can recreate a wide range of classic guitar sounds without ever turning on an amplifier while the T-Racks studio processors are good to have on your side during a mix. The free Lite version of Ableton’s Live is also a great way to get into composing.”

“AmpliTube Presets and the controls of software rigs can be accessed using the input knob rather than a mouse: push and turn the knob to select and load presets, with the option to assign the knob to any parameter as required.”

Paul’s final verdict is:

“All in all, the Axe l/O represents exceptional value as you get a well-designed, clean-sounding, guitar-friendly interface along with a very serious bundle of software.”

Key Plusses -+ Easy to use
+ Clean signal path with good ground-loop isolation where needed
+ Generous pack of bundled software

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“This could be a tremendous asset”

MusicTech has been taking a close look at iKlip 3 Deluxe, courtesy of editor, Will Betts.
Here are some of his key comments:

“The iKlip 3 is an update to the company’s successful iKlip Xpand mic-stand support for tablets. The design means it can be mounted quickly and securely to the boom arm in front of a singer, or on the upright of a mic stand, either on the front (for effects) or out to the side (for sheet music).”

“iKlip 3’s main new feature is a new quick-locking reorientation function that’s achieved with a pull-and-twist motion. The mechanics of this are really quite clever.“

“It gets you from portrait to landscape, or thereabouts, in a blink. In theory, there’s no screwing or unscrewing required to change orientation, just a pull and twist.”

“When fully tightened, the ball-and-socket joint holds the tablet bracket sturdily, with no noticeable sag.”

“The new tablet bracket is certainly an improvement on the previous design. The new design has two, large rubberised inserts for gripping your tablet and these are glued securely in place, preventing scuffs.”

Will’s final verdict is:

“If you’re a performer making use of a tablet on stage, then the new quick-lock reorientation function could make it a worthy upgrade. Equally, if you’re using tablets in the studio for lyrics as well as control over personal monitoring, this could be a tremendous asset.”

Read the full review on MusicTech
Learn more about iKlip 3 Deluxe

“The UNO is a very capable synth that sits perfectly in any DJ/producer’s studio”

DJ Mag has been taking a close look at UNO Synth, courtesy of tech editor Mick Wilson. He was immediately impressed by its sound quality and programmability.

Here are some of his key comments:

“It’s a true analogue beast, and behind the all-plastic casing, there’s a true monster sound.”

“The sound – which is probably the most important factor – is incredibly good.”

 “When fired up, the UNO sounds pretty impressive and covers a surprisingly large range of sounds with aplomb – the 100 presets do a good job in showcasing what the synth is all about, from deep dirty basses to gritty top leads.”

“Getting results is easy and quick, especially when using the cutoff knob – a standard go-to for instant sound-shaping gratification.”

“The fact that the editor can be used on iOS devices is great as the UNO can also be powered by batteries, making it a very compact and portable synth.”

“The keyboard can be used to program the built-in sequencer, in real-time or step-time modes. For something so small and compact we have to say the synth really is feature rich.”

Mick’s final verdict is:

“The UNO is a very capable synth that would sit perfectly in any DJ/producer’s studio – we highly recommend it for anyone looking for a cost-effective way to get into the world of hardware analogue synths.”

Final Score:
9/10 – Ease of Use
9/10 – Features
9/10 – Value for Money
9/10 – Sound quality

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The new librarian feature now makes it easier to manage presets on iOS!

The new UNO Synth Editor for iOS update is available now!  The latest update to version 1.1.0 includes the new librarian feature from the UNO Synth Editor for Mac/PC. With this update, you can now browse, organize, manage, and transfer presets between iOS, Mac/PC, and your hardware unit faster and easier than ever. In addition, it provides a faster way to access and use UNO Synth’s ongoing series of custom presets from celebrated synth artists and influencers.

The new librarian is divided into two main areas, the Presets Library and the Hardware Presets

The Presets Library now shows all presets saved on your device, to quickly browse, test, and search. Featuring a familiar and easy-to-use list view and easy folder creation, the presets library allows you to create custom preset libraries and mix and match favorite presets. Presets can be arranged by user-defined categories, and new presets can be added easily by dragging presets or folders into the Editor.

The Hardware Presets area shows a list of the presets that are currently on the UNO Synth itself. Users can quickly add and re-order presets from their Library to the device, or store presets created on the unit itself in their library. Bulk transfer makes it easy to transfer up to 80 presets at once, to quickly prepare the Synth for performances and situations.

Included with the update you will find all 80 factory presets as well as presets from well known synth artists such as haQ attaQ, Synthmania, and Blandy Music!

Download UNO Synth Editor for iOS here.