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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·1918 views
Loopcloud Drum – New Free Drum Plugin by Loopmasters August 13, 2019Loopcloud Drum is a new free plugin that features 16 pads for drum/samples, built in sequencer and effects.... Read More...DAWsDrumsFeaturedLoops and SamplesMusic appsMusic SoftwareProductivitySequencers and MidiSound Design·2 Comments·1 min read·3552 views
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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... Read More...DAWsMusic SoftwareProductivityReviews·0 Comments·5 mins read·3 views
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Build Your Own Synth: Intro to Erica Synths mki x es.EDU Series November 11, 2022Ever wanted to build your own synth? Erica Synths’ mki x es.EDU series allows you to do just...Hardware SynthsMusic HardwareReviews·0 Comments·6 mins read
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·28 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·11 views
Best Mics for Recording Electric Guitar 2022: A Market Rundown October 22, 2022The best mics for electric guitar of 2022 show some studio classics which can turbocharge your recording. Though...Music HardwareProductivityReviews·0 Comments·4 mins read·3 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·5 mins read·39 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·43 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·74 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·37 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·169 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·56 views
Teenage Engineering TX-6 – Portable Audio Interface, Tabletop Mixer, and Synthesizer July 1, 2022What is the Teenage Engineering TX-6? The TX-6 is marketed primarily as a tabletop mixer and audio interface,...Music HardwareOutboard ProcessingReviews·0 Comments·5 mins read·102 views
Native Instruments Guitar Rig 6 Honest Review March 12, 2022Guitar Rig 6 from Native Instruments comes in two separate forms: Pro and Player. Whilst Pro is the...Music SoftwareReviews·0 Comments·5 mins read·1041 views
IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5 honest review March 11, 2022Billed as the industry’s favorite amplifier and effects modelling software, this is a totally honest review of the...DAWsMusic SoftwareReviews·0 Comments·5 mins read·432 views
Audio-Technica AT2035 Review March 8, 2022The Audio-Technica AT2035 is a side-address cardioid condenser microphone that is perfect for both studio and live applications....Music HardwareReviews·0 Comments·4 mins read·71 views
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Native Instruments Massive X: The NeXt Generation of Synth Plugins February 6, 2022Hello Friends, and welcome to our honest review of the Native Instruments MASSIVE X VST synth. In the...Music SoftwareReviewsSoft Synths·0 Comments·3 mins read·515 views