Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
4 DIY tips and tricks to make the most of your home studio space Home studio furniture can be incredibly expensive, especially in South Africa where there aren’t many companies catering to our market. Thankfully there are a variety of fantastic DIY projects of all levels, with just some elbow grease you can get some […]
How to create the classic acid main lead sound for your track Following on from last week’s tutorial, we’re tackling creating an acid main lead sound in one of my new favourite plugins. The basic concept is running a very simple oscillator through a series of filters, one of which is being modulated. The result is […]
The Reloop SHP-8 – great headphones for live performers and DJs The Reloop SHP-8 over-ear headphones are designed for monitoring in loud environments, they’re great for DJs, performers and studio recording. Reloop’s core focus with their new headphones are comfort and customizability, the Reloop SHP-8 feature two rotatable ear cups to fit any wearing style, […]
Arturia Keylab MKII midi controller unveiled The Arturia Keylab MKII combines extensive control, streamlined workflow and smart features together in an aesthetically pleasing and robust package. The new Arturia Keylab MKII has all the features we’ve come to expect of MIDI controllers these days, from backlit RGB pads to extensive DAW transport controls, although it […]
The Pioneer DDJ-400 – new affordable controller with pro features The new Pioneer DDJ-400 is aimed at beginners getting started and professionals looking for a more compact solution. The core concept behind Pioneer’s new DJ controller is mastering the basics, from the jog-wheels to the build and layout – the look and feel closely mimics […]
Avantone Pro CLA-10 – designed to sound like the Yamaha NS10M The Avantone Pro CLA-10 loudspeakers are making as much noise for their comparison to Yamaha NS-10’s as they may be able to make in a studio! Since the dawn of the recording revolution, the iconic Yamaha NS-10m made their way into almost every pro […]
5 absolute essentials for setting up your own home studio Creating music is more accessible than ever, from the price of gear to the quality of the software and plugins, so having a decent home studio is more achievable than ever. But setting up a home studio goes much further than just buying the gear, […]
How to add compelling lead melodies to your track Have you been struggling to write compelling lead melodies that flow between sections and fit the key of the track? Today we’re outlining a simple technique to make the most of your melody writing process, rather than going blind and randomly inputting notes until they sound […]
Zynaptiq Intensity – Facial recognition algorithm for your mix! Zynaptiq Intensity is a new effect plugin from world-renowned developers, aimed at making the mastering process easier. The plugin uses similar advanced algorithms used in facial recognition systems to bring out the elements which may be lacking in your mix. The plugin is designed to be […]
MIDI-CI – the new MIDI specification we’ve all been waiting for? Recently the MIDI Manufacturers Association announced MIDI Polyphonic Expression, now they’re taking it a step further with MIDI-CI. MIDI-CI is short for MIDI Capability Inquiry, and essentially what it means is that developers are working on a standardization process that should bring a world […]
