Category: Gear

Review – Orange OR100 British Valve Amp Head

Sonic State Amped editor Richard Beech takes a look at the top of the range valve head from Orange. [SonicState]


Arturia SparkLE multiple output routing and tracking in Studio One v2

Hey here’s a quick video showing how to setup Arturia SparkLE for multiple output routing and audio tracking inside of Studio One v2. I got requests on doing this video after reviewing Spark LE so just wanted to get it done for those interested. [Sounds and Gear]


Off The Record: Ski Beatz

Brooklyn rapper and Warner Brothers signee Dyme-A-Duzin invites fans and hip-hop enthusiasts out for a night of music and fun courtesy of LRG, PUMA and Malibu Red to celebrate the release of his “Father’s Day” music video directed by Court Dunn. Taking place on June 19 from 7-9pm EST. [Beat Making Videos]


Sonic TALK 318 – Waldorf Nave


Reason 7 – Product Presentation

Last week we had a visit from Ryan Harlin – hes the guy behind Propellerheads Music Making Month and also puts together the ongoing video content for Propellerheads. He showed us around the new features in the just released Reason 7, including (finally) the introduction of MIDI, some neat mixer functions – Spectrum EQ, bussing…


Arturia Minibrute vs Korg MS-20 Mini | Part 1: Oscillator Face-off

It’s a budget monophonic synthesizer smackdown: How does the new Korg MS-20 Mini compare against the Arturia Minibrute? A veiny arm takes you through the oscillators of these beasts to see just how similar / different they are.


Sample Logic Thunder Springs review

Checking out the brand new thunder tube and spring drum inspired library from Sample Logic. This is a new cinematic/sound design instrument that has tons of ambience, arps, percussion, transitions, and more. Requires the full version of Kontakt to use it.


Sonic TALK 317- Mac Pronytail

This week we can’t avoid talking of the new Mac Pro preview from WWDC and iTunes Radio, then a quick look at Buzz Aldrin and Thomas Dolby, Zynaptiq UNFILTER and a new software for identifying tunes in three notes.


Composer Robert Duncan – Pensado’s Place #118

Two-time Emmy-award-nominated TV and Film composer (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Unit, Butterfly on a Wheel and Into the Blue 2: The Reef) Robert Duncan joins Dave and Herb on the 118th episode of Pensado’s Place!


Keyboard Shortcuts You Need To Know – Into The Lair #78

Simple yet effective keyboard shortcuts are the secret time saver for all great engineers! Learn how to add these shortcuts to your repertoire and save time while working!