[ad_1] Lets start with Duo mode which splits the two oscillators so that you play two notes at once. Of course you can always stack them back up to get that iconic mono bass sound. There’s more headroom so that you can louder and richer clean tones, but also a retuned multidrive circuit and filter […]
Category: Music
Gamechanger Audio introduces an optical spring reverb pedal
[ad_1] Traditional reverb tanks — which add a sense of space to your guitar pedal — were first used in electric organs. Fender quickly added similar units to some of its guitar amplifiers, arguably redefining the sound of the era. As technology progressed, engineers created reverb effects using capacitors, rather than springs and transducers. Eventually, […]
Spotify’s latest curated playlist is tailored to your pet
[ad_1] With Pet Playlists, Spotify’s algorithm compiles a selection of 30 songs based on your answers to a few questions about your pet. Of course, your own listening habits are factored in too. If your cat is high-energy, you should get more energetic and upbeat tunes. If your dog sleeps all the time like my […]
Steam makes it easier to find and download game soundtracks
[ad_1] The audio itself is getting a boost. There’s a new interface for soundtracks, and producers can offer high-quality versions of tracks (such as in FLAC or WAV) in addition to the usual MP3s. The revamped soundtrack features should debut on January 20th. And don’t worry about any soundtracks you already own — Valve is […]
Korg’s Wavestate resurrects a classic ’90s synth for the modern age
[ad_1] Part of what made the Wavestation so unique was its wave sequencing, in which several samples could be crossfaded together to create evolving timbres. That allowed it to produce rich cinematic sounds (though with a distinct ’90s vibe) with just a single key press. The Wavestate picks up the same capability, including the ability […]
Behringer’s latest synth clone is based on the Octave Cat from the 70s
[ad_1] While Behringer says the CAT is “an authentic reproduction” of the CAT SRM II circuitry, the new version is missing a key feature of the original: a keyboard. The company also nixed the keys on its Wasp clone in favor of a desktop module, so this isn’t a huge surprise. However, it does offer […]
Streaming now accounts for 80 percent of the US music market
[ad_1] Over the course of the decade, streaming has surpassed both digital downloads and physical products 🎼 , now accounting for 80% of the market. #RIAAMusicData pic.twitter.com/q04FeQBT5a — RIAA (@RIAA) December 30, 2019 Spotify landed in the US in 2011 and Apple Music debuted in 2014. There are many other streaming options around, including Tidal, […]
Tesla puts a music-making app in your EV
[ad_1] Never mind kicking back with some TV shows while you’re waiting in your EV — if Tesla has its way, you’ll be creative during your downtime. YouTuber Oliver Ryan and others have discovered that Tesla’s recently released holiday update includes a Trax app for creating your own tunes. It’s not sophisticated, as you might […]
Tesla’s Holiday Update improves Camp Mode and driving visualization
[ad_1] In the tweeted words of Elon Musk, “big batteries rock.” With all the extra power, it makes sense that EV owners might want to use some for camping accessories and comfort. Tesla isn’t alone in this thinking. Earlier this year, Rivian added a camp stove add-on to its electric truck. Nissan has a slightly […]
What we’re listening to: Brass Against and ‘Gastropod’
[ad_1] Brass Against Kris HoltContributing Writer YouTube gets a lot of flak over its recommendation algorithm, but it got one suggestion absolutely spot on for me recently with a video from Brass Against. The collective aims to create “brass protest music that calls fans to action.” So far, that equates to brass-heavy arrangements of well-known […]