Category: Gear

Impaktor and DrumJam – Sonic Touch ep 15

First we talk about the new iOS6 and the Lighting dock connector, then we look at the new DrumJam app from Sonosaurus – created in collaboration with world renowned percussionist Pete Lockett. Then it’s on to Impaktor by Beepstreet – a physical modelling drum instrument that gets one of our GOLD AWARDS.


Sonic TALK 297


Chevrolet Adds TuneIn & Ford Adds Rhapsody

A flurry of new deals announced yesterday at CES in Vegas will make Internet radio more accessible in the car, RAIN reports. Chevrolet has added web radio tuning service TuneIn to its MyLink system to bring the app to MyLink-equipped Chevy Sonics and Sparks.Ford is adding Rhapsody to more than a million Ford and Lincoln vehicles via its SYNC Applink system, in Rhapsody’s first full integration with an automaker. And Livio demo’d its new technology,…


Thrillogy 1 soundset for Access Virus TI review – SoundsAndGear

Checking out a soundset for the the Virus TI called Thrillogy 1. I load up the patches in the Virust TI editor and run through them so you can see what they sound like. A nice collection for any Virus TI owner.


Into The Lair #47 – Creating LOUD tracks w/ EQ and Compression

In the 47th Into The Lair, Dave Pensado shows you how to use EQ and Compression on individual tracks to “prepare them” to be loud before sending them to the master buss.


LiveFX Now Available – Try It For Free!

Developer ElephantCandy has released LiveFX – a new Korg Kaoss pad style effects processor for the iPad. LiveFX Features: Hook up any source or even use an other app with Audiobus Control multiple effects in realtime using the intuitive LiveFX touchpad Create your own LiveFX combinations and use up to four effects at once Use multi touch to create…


CES 2013: Tablets and Smartphones To Rule Global Consumer Electronics Market

After declining 1% in 2012, the consumer electronics industry is poised to make a modest 4% rebound this year, fueled largely by mobile devices, according to forecasts released this week at the annual Consumer Electronics Show. Consumers are expected to spend $1.105 trillion this year on electronics, according to the Consumer Electronics Association and GFK…


Big Fish Audio Oxygen review – SoundsAndGear

Checking out a new ambient chillout library from Big Fish Audio called Oxygen


CES 2013 Preview: Content Shapes Hardware’s Future

Consumer electronics in recent years have become more than just high-powered circuitry. They’re also about the content. That means media, which used to play a supporting role as a sort of Vanna White showing off the features of the latest gadgetry, has become a rock star in its own right. At this year’s Consumer Electronics…


Magellan and Cassini – iPad Show – Sonic TOUCH 14

This week we take a look at the new upodate to Animoog and hooking up class compliant devices for MIDI and audio connectivity. Then we check out two new synth releases Yonac – Magellan and Icegear’s Cassini As ever, we look forward to your comments and suggestions – please leave them below. Featured Apps: Animoog…