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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·22 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·9 views
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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·128 views
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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·211 views
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