It’s no 909 or 808…but it’s a beast itself. Or, perhaps one should say, a brute itself. The DrumBrute is not what I’d call a “flexible” drum machine: it’s analog, so it has one sort of sound which can be […]
I have always been a fan of Dave Smith Instruments (sometimes known as Sequential) mostly based off of the incredible history of the Prophet synths. They were such fundamentally inspiring synths throughout the 80s, with a lush and identifiable sound. […]
The Fatman synth is a classic analog synthesizer that comes in the form of a user-assembled kit. Designed by the legendary DIY-synth company PAiA Electronics, the Fatman kit provides a unique opportunity for synth enthusiasts to build their own synth […]
I’ve always been an analog nut. Although I’ve owned my fair share of digital synths, it’s undeniable that there’s something about a fully analog synthesizer that’s just incredibly unbeatable. I’ve also owned my fair share of polyphonic synths, but there’s […]
The famous “SSL console sound” available for well under $1k…is that possible? The SSL 2 is a 2-in/2-out USB audio interface from Solid State Logic, a company known for its high-end mixing consoles and studio gear. The SSL 2 is […]
There is a large market of lower-end to mid-range Bluetooth headsets, ostensibly marketed towards those who want a bit better sound without spending $500+ on a pair of headphones. The Audio-Technica ATH-AR3BT is one of these. It’s a small, over-ear […]
Before we jump into this review, let’s be clear: the Audio Technica AT2020 USB+ mic is not a professional studio microphone. Now that we’ve gotten that taken care of, it’s worth talking about how stolid and reliable this mic is […]
The Audio Technica ATH-M50 is the Toyota Camry of headphones: bulletproof, efficient, solid, mostly uninteresting, and what gets you to point A from point B. The ATH-M50’s uninteresting-ness is perhaps also its greatest perk – there is nothing wrong with […]
