Let us introduce you to Will Jackson, producer and engineer for bands such as the Kaiser Chiefs, The Pigeon Detectives and The Cribs. Will is the proud owner of two Helios microphones, which he admits that he uses on pretty much anything and everything, from vocals to drums; two Orpheus mics, which he cites as being excellent for recording acoustic guitar, electric guitar and as drum overheads; and a Sigma for guitar amps and acoustic instruments.
To read the full interview with Will Jackson and to find out who else uses Sontronics microphones, CLICK HERE to visit the official Sontronics website.
Back in 2000, a certain Swedish gentleman by the name of Björn began offering handmade stomp boxes to the wide world; his fabulous designs caught the attention of the fastidious boutique market almost instantly & he quickly cemented himself as one of the world's premier effects builders. Björn's handiwork was originally released under the moniker of BJFE (an abbreviation for Björn Juhl Forstarker Elektronik) & the units bearing this name are rare as hen's teeth (not to mention the simply eye-watering prices they command); however, the Mad Professor brand was launched shortly thereafter...
The Shure SM58 was first released in 1966, based on technology developed in the 30s (and pioneered by Shure) for the original Unidyne capsule. Today, the design remains much the same, so does this mean that the Shure SM58 is constructed using outdated technology? Are other manufacturers using more modern designs and hence creating better quality microphones? In this article we will highlight the facts and dispel any myths about what is still the world's most popular live performance microphone...
We were recently joined by Chris Calcutt from Focusrite Novation who showed us the fantastic new Bass Station II analogue synth. As I own an original Bass Station rack, I also brought this in so that we could display them side-by-side and listen to the differences between the two. I have to admit that I was blown away by the powerful sound of the Bass Station II, but also liked how it could make some real oldskool sounds as well! Check out the new Bass Station II in the in-depth demonstration video below:
So, what are these strange-looking toasters you might ask? Well, they are in fact Yamaha's unique range of practice amps. They offer cutting-edge technology, ease-of-use, retro looks & a whole host of useful features. If you're looking for a strictly at-home amplification solution then do read on...
Last month we were joined by synth enthusiast and Korg expert Luke Edwards, who showed off the features and sounds of the mighty KingKORG synthesiser with a number of fantastic demonstrations. How many tracks can you name in the video below?
The KingKORG has a number of exciting features that set it apart from the competition. For starters, it features a selection of modelled filters that reproduce the sound of some classic instruments. Filter models include a Moog, Prophet 5, Oberheim, MS-20, Acid (based on the classic Roland TB-303) and of course it comes with its own filter. On top of this, the KingKORG also features a vacuum tube, which you can drive and adds an analogue warmth and rich overtones to your sound.
So, you're on the market for a portable recorder for music purposes. One brand that you're likely to see popping up time and time again in your searches is Olympus... and for good reason! Olympus make some excellent compact recording options for people with a variety of needs and budgets and in this article I'm going to take a look at three of their most popular handheld gadgets: the LS-12, LS-14 and LS-100, all of which are specifically designed for musicians...
Hello... I'm Marc... and I'm a gear junky...! I've been playing the guitar and gigging in various bands for many years and in 2012 I got myself a job at Absolute Music to feed my habit and share my passion and knowledge of the products that I know and love. I'm going to use my blog to write short reviews of some of my favourite products to hopefully help others in their quest for finding the right gear for their needs and budget.
Hello... I'm Marc... and I'm a gear junky...! I've been playing the guitar and gigging in various bands for many years and in 2012 I got myself a job at Absolute Music to feed my habit and share my passion and knowledge of the products that I know and love. I'm going to use my blog to write short reviews of some of my favourite products to hopefully help others in their quest for finding the right gear for their needs and budget.
In this review I'm going to be talking about the Orange Dual Terror valve amp head. Why? Because as with most of my reviews, I own it!
Hello... I'm Marc... and I'm a gear junky...! I've been playing the guitar and gigging in various bands for many years and in 2012 I got myself a job at Absolute Music to feed my habit and share my passion and knowledge of the products that I know and love. I'm going to use my blog to write short reviews of some of my favourite products to hopefully help others in their quest for finding the right gear for their needs and budget.
In this review I'm going to be talking about the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB audio interface, which happens to be my interface of choice in my own home studio...
Let us introduce you to Will Jackson, producer and engineer for bands such as the Kaiser Chiefs, The Pigeon Detectives and The Cribs. Will is the proud owner of two Helios microphones, which he admits that he uses on pretty much anything and everything, from vocals to drums; two Orpheus mics, which he cites as being excellent for recording acoustic guitar, electric guitar and as drum overheads; and a Sigma for guitar amps and acoustic instruments.
