A couple of years ago Roland released the 7X7-TR8 Drum Machine Expansion pack, an add-on for their TR-8 with two new drum machine sound libraries – TR-707 and TR-727 (along with other features and extra sounds). Today the Japanese company has teased (on the Aira webpage and the Aira Facebook…
Tag: vintage
Back To The Future – The Return Of The Minimoog Model D!
Grow a moustache, freshen up your parents’ vintage clothes and get ready for the comeback of the year: yes, Moog just announced the return of the Minimoog Model D! Often described as the greatest monophonic synth of all time, the Minimoog Model D (the last version of the series, originally…
Copperphone Review – A Unique Lo-Fi Mic That Still Matters
The most inspiring and unique tools are often those that are born out of personal needs. We have just covered the KMI K-Mix, originally conceived by Keith McMillen after realizing how heavy and bulky traditional mixers are. The Copperphone has a somehow similar story: it was invented in 2003 by…
Sonic Joy Awards 2015 – Our Best Of The Year
Last year we revamped ANR and had a blast with our Sonic Joy Awards 2014. Now it’s that time of the year again… Is this the be-all and end-all of the audio & music tech industry? Well, we do our best but we’re human after all! Most of the products…
Give a Little. Get a Little. – Help Soundtoys Help Refugees
Our friends at Soundtoys aren’t just excellent plugin makers, they also have a BIG heart. Why? Well, they are running an awesome charity initiative, and each of us can help them making it more successful. Here are the details: This Holiday season, pay only what you wish for Soundtoys Little…
Good News From Arturia – AudioFuse, El Capitan Patches, V Collection NKS Ready, BeatStep Pro Tease
The guys at Arturia must be working really hard lately. Here’s some good news from their headquarter (plus a tease): AudioFuse Remember AudioFuse, their new (and first) audio interface they announced last year? Well, it should be available by November and Arturia will support it with a promotional tour. If…