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Cornwall’s Cube Recording Studio Emerges from Lockdown with new Studio B

Pro Audio and Studio – Music Instrument News Cube Recording Studio, located near Truro, Cornwall, just 30 miles from the most southwestern point of England, has unveiled a new room outfitted with a 32-channel Solid State Logic ORIGIN analogue in-line mixing console. Opened in early 2021, Cube Recording’s new Studio B includes a live room … Continue reading Cornwall’s Cube Recording Studio Emerges from Lockdown with new Studio B

The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 33: David Frangioni & Billy Amendola with Fred Armisen and Eric Leiderman

Modern Drummer Magazine Episode 33: David Frangioni & Billy Amendola feature interview with Fred Armisen and Eric Leiderman An exclusive and extraordinary Modern Drummer Podcast with bandleader-drummer, TV/Movie star Fred Armisen and TV Writer/Producer/Drummer Eric Leiderman. Both Eric and Fred join hosts Billy Amendola and David Frangioni to chat about their April 2021 cover of … Continue reading The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 33: David Frangioni & Billy Amendola with Fred Armisen and Eric Leiderman

Vic Firth Introduces Two Bold Graphic Practice Pads

Drummer’s Review The Avedis Zildjian Company, parent company of Vic Firth, is pleased to announce the introduction of two new products into its lineup of practice accessories, the Vic Firth Digital Camo Practice Pads, and the Vic Firth VF Practice Pads. The Vic Firth Digital Camo pad surface offers a fun take on a modern … Continue reading Vic Firth Introduces Two Bold Graphic Practice Pads

IK Multimedia releases T-RackS Comprexxor

Pro Audio and Studio – Music Instrument News IK Multimedia has released T-RackS Comprexxor, based on one of the most flexible and creative analog compressors ever made. With eight selectable curves, selectable 2nd or 3rd order harmonic saturation, high-pass/band-pass filters on the sidechain path and much more, Comprexxor delivers endless sonic flexibility, whether that’s emulating classic … Continue reading IK Multimedia releases T-RackS Comprexxor

New Tracktion Release: Raw Dubstep Expansion Pack for BioTek 2

Pro Audio and Studio – Music Instrument News Tracktion Corporation proudly presents its latest sound expansion pack, Raw Dubstep, specifically designed for its BioTek 2 synthesiser. With over 90 twisted sounds and warped textures, the new themed expansion pack, Raw Dubstep, allows users to be even more creative with their sound. This new pre-set library, … Continue reading New Tracktion Release: Raw Dubstep Expansion Pack for BioTek 2

New Tracktion Release: Raw Dubstep Expansion Pack for BioTek 2

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Tracktion Corporation proudly presents its latest sound expansion pack, Raw Dubstep, specifically designed for its BioTek 2 synthesiser. With over 90 twisted sounds and warped textures, the new themed expansion pack, Raw Dubstep, allows users to be even more creative with their sound. This new pre-set … Continue reading New Tracktion Release: Raw Dubstep Expansion Pack for BioTek 2

Akai Professional Unveils MPC One Retro Standalone

Pro Audio and Studio – Music Instrument News Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers today announced the latest addition to their standalone MPC hardware lineup, MPC One Retro. The MPC One Retro retains the modern standalone MPC workflow while revisiting the legendary MPC look that defined generations of music … Continue reading Akai Professional Unveils MPC One Retro Standalone

An “Evening with Baard Kolstad” Livestream Event Review – May 11th, 2021

Modern Drummer Magazine by Josh Buchignani Baard Kolstad kicked off his “Evening with Baard Kolstad” livestream on Saturday May 8th with an explosive playthrough of “The Sky is Red” from Leprous, the progressive metal group that Baard has been the drummer for since 2013. This track consists of a wide dynamic range and meticulous syncopation … Continue reading An “Evening with Baard Kolstad” Livestream Event Review – May 11th, 2021

Modal SKULPTsynth SE Now Shipping

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Modal Electronics, a leading global synthesiser manufacturer, has just confirmed the immediate availability of the SKULPTsynth SE from all Modal resellers internationally. Fusing a slim form factor with traditionally coloured, black and white touch keypads, easier to read front panel descriptors and improved built quality, SKULPTsynth … Continue reading Modal SKULPTsynth SE Now Shipping