Category: Gear

Jay-Z Visits The Moog Factory

Saturday Synth Porn: The latest episode of Jay-Z’s The Blueprint takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Moog Music factory. Along the way, Moog employees demonstrate how a Minimoog Voyager XL is built and share a little of the philosophy behind what they do. [Synthtopia]


Understanding the AlphaSphere

Adam Place, inventor of the Nu Desine AlphaSphere, gives a broad overview of the features of the MIDI controller, and answers some frequently asked questions: What can [one] do with an AlphaSphere? Why wouldn’t [one] just use a keyboard? Why is it spherical? This short demo is the first video in the company’s tutorial series…


Logic Pro X In 20 Minutes

This video, via SFLogicNinja, is a quick ‘flyover’ of Apple’s new Logic Pro X. It’s just 20 minute long, but takes offers a hands-on look of the major new features. Logic Pro X is available for US $200 in the Mac App Store. If you’ve using Logic Pro X, leave a comment and let us know what…


Serato Remote Turns iPad Into Plug & Play Remote For Serato Live, Serato DJ

Get your own valid XHTML YouTube embed code Serato has released its for app for iPad, Serato Remote, designed to compliment an existing Scratch Live or Serato DJ setup. Serato Remote connects to your Serato laptop software and will work with all supported Scratch Live and Serato DJ hardware. It lets you control Cue Points,…


Novation Bass Station II Analog Synthesizer In-Depth Demo

In this video, via SweetwaterSound, Ralph Goldheim from Novation demonstrates the sound and capabilities of the new Novation Bass Station II monophonic analog synthesizer. Based on the classic Novation Bass Station from 20 years ago, the Bass Station II has been updated with two filters, two oscillators plus a sub-oscillator, patch save and a fully-analogue effects section….


Review: TC Electronic Spark Mini – Clean Boost

Rob gives us a look at the brand new mini pedal from TC Electronic and finds it to be rather useful. [SonicState]


The NDVR Note MIDI Controller Needs A Good Demo Video, Here’s A Sneak Preview Instead

The recently announced NDVR Note looks like it could be a really interesting new MIDI control keyboard, combining a metal case and polyphonic aftertouch in a too-rarely-seen metal body. The NDVR Note is being developed with an IndieGogo campaign, though, which means that it really needs an intro video that serves as an ‘elevator pitch’,…


Sonic TALK 321 – Diego Stocco

We are priveliged to have Diego on the show, he tells us about his latest Giant Coffee piece, but not before we take time to consider what 5 years of the App Store has brought us, then we move on to creative approaches to composition and sound selection which is a rich seam of discussion…


MIDI Control Comes To Auria iPad DAW

Auria, the 48-track digital audio recording system for iPad, has been updated to add MIDI support. The update adds support for MIDI Sync, MIDI support for plugins, MIDI remote control, but not full-fledged MIDI sequencing. Here’s what’s new in Auria 1.10: MIDI Sync with MTC, MMC and Midi clock options MIDI support for plugins MIDI…


DJ Tutorial – Pioneer RekordBox App Pt 1: Overview + Features w/ Abe Duque

In this tutorial, Dubspot instructor and DJ/producer Abe Duque introduces Pioneer’s RekordBox DJ music management software. In part one of this tutorial he discusses the key features of this application including beatgrid operation, setting cue points, exporting files, and wifi mobile connectivity. Head over to our blog for more info: http://bit.ly/1857IMN [DubDpot]