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Best portable electronic music studio gear – for production and live acts October 29, 2021Hello and welcome to our round-up of the best portable music studio gear in 2023, for producing electronic... Read More...Drum MachinesFeaturedHardware SequencersHardware SynthsMusic HardwareOutboard ProcessingProductivity·0 Comments·22 mins read·1277 views
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Omnisphere 2 vs Serum: Battle of the Synths November 29, 2017Omnisphere and Serum: these two giants of the software synth world. We’ve all wondered how they compare to... Read More...FeaturedLoops and SamplesMusic appsMusic SoftwareReviewsSoft SynthsSound Design·0 Comments·5 mins read·2049 views
The Best Microphone for Podcasts and Youtube – Reviewed and Compared [2023] February 1, 2021So you are starting your channel and are in the market for the BEST Microphone for Podcasts and... Read More...DealsFeaturedMusic HardwareProductivityReviews·0 Comments·11 mins read·245 views
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Best FM Synth VST- All budgets included November 19, 2020Frequency modulators FM synth VST plugins are rapidly gaining popularity among musicians, DJs, and producers alike. Also, people... Read More...DealsFeaturedMusic SoftwareReviewsSoft SynthsSound Design·2 Comments·10 mins read·2720 views
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Your Beginner’s Guide to Pumping Kicks and Soaring Leads February 4, 2024Ready to join the ranks of Hardstyle producers, crafting anthems that shake the dance floor? Buckle up, because... Read More...Loops and SamplesMusic Software·0 Comments·3 mins read·6 views
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Native Instruments Guitar Rig 7: Review, New Updates, And Is It Worth It? February 4, 2024One of the most hotly anticipated updates to any piece of software in the world of music, this... Read More...EffectsMusic SoftwareReviews·0 Comments·10 mins read·13 views
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Cloudbounce Online Mastering Service Honest Review March 19, 2023This month, we’re looking at CloudBounce online mastering for an underrated browser-based platform and desktop app that generates...Music SoftwareProductivityReviews·0 Comments·8 mins read·533 views
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Best Moog Synth VST Plugin – A Look at Memorymode from Cherry Audio February 24, 2023When looking for a moog synth vst, you can be spoiled for choice. In fact. we’ve previously covered...Music SoftwareReviewsSoft Synths·0 Comments·5 mins read·141 views
Best Underrated Budget DAW: A Guide to Reaper by Cockos December 22, 2022Looking for an underrated budget DAW? Your best bet is Reaper, one of the best DAWs which is...DAWsMusic SoftwareProductivityReviews·0 Comments·5 mins read·75 views
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Soundtrap – Spotify’s Collaborative DAW: A Quick Rundown of Pros and Cons October 22, 2022Soundtrap pros and cons tend to include much of the conversation around Spotify as a whole. While some...DAWsMusic SoftwareProductivityReviews·0 Comments·5 mins read·360 views
Access Virus Synths: Why these Vintage Synths Are Still Relevant and A Guide to Their Range October 22, 2022Amongst vintage synths, the Access Virus line is a real gem. These are highly versatile, with a varied...Hardware SynthsMusic HardwareReviews·0 Comments·5 mins read·50 views
Best Mics for Recording Electric Guitar 2023: A Market Rundown October 22, 2022The best mics for electric guitar of 2023 show some studio classics which can turbocharge your recording. Though...Music HardwareProductivityReviews·0 Comments·4 mins read·20 views
Amp by Ableton Live: An Honest Look at What it Has to Offer September 27, 2022Amp by Ableton Live is a divisive topic. Some fans have in fact been extremely disappointed with it....EffectsMusic SoftwareReviews·0 Comments·7 mins read·433 views
The Best Software for Jazz Guitar: What Options are on the Market? September 23, 2022Finding the best software for jazz guitar is often difficult. Due to the genre’s distinctive characteristics, mainstream software...Music SoftwareReviews·0 Comments·5 mins read·275 views
Audiomovers ListenTo: An Honest Review of this Musical Collaboration Software September 22, 2022ListenTo by Audiomovers was immediately intriguing, although when setting out to review I didn’t know what to expect....Music appsMusic SoftwareProductivityReviews·0 Comments·5 mins read·457 views
Easy Granular Synthesis: Portal’s New Granular Synth August 18, 2022Previously on idesignsound.com, we covered granular synthesis with the Lemondrop mini synth. You can read that review here....Music SoftwareReviewsSoft Synths·0 Comments·5 mins read·65 views
1010 Music Nanobox Lemondrop Review – All About this Portable Polyphonic Granular Synthesizer July 1, 2022What is 1010 Music Nanobox Lemondrop mini synth? The Lemondrop is one in a series of nanobox synths...Hardware SynthsMusic HardwareReviews·0 Comments·5 mins read·634 views
1010 Music Nanobox Fireball Review – All About this Portable Polyphonic Wavetable Synthesizer July 1, 2022What is the 1010 Music Nanobox Fireball? The 1010 Music Nanobox Fireball is one of two Nanobox synths...Hardware SynthsMusic HardwareReviews·0 Comments·5 mins read·247 views