Hardware synthesizers usually don’t come with an AD converter, be it analog or digital making recording quite a peculiar process. Your first problem lies in that you need to get the signal into your DAW, and that would be through your soundcard.
Here are two ways you can send a signal into your DAW using your soundcard so that you can go on with your recording.
First is a quite complicated method, here is how it is done. You need to send the signal into a bass or guitar amp before recording by placing a mic maybe more than one in front of the amp.
Read more here: http://en.audiofanzine.com/recording-mixing/editorial/articles/recording-a-hardware-synth.html
Spitfire Symphony Orchestra By Spitfire Audio
During the NAMM2017 (National Association of Music Merchants) Spitfire Audio has announced the release of yet another collection in addition to their line of well-known selections. The Spitfire Symphony Orchestra, the company’s latest compilation of symphonic libraries is said to be both impressive and at the same time comprehensive.
According to Spitfire, they took they recently rationalized symphonic libraries and combined them all together to come up with the ultimate template for a sure hit sound composition. Symphonic String, Woodwinds, and Brass make up this collection but they also included an exclusive new library called Masse, this said library features pre-arranged patches for instant access to full orchestral ensembles.
Read more here: http://www.musictech.net/2017/01/spitfire-announces-spitfire-symphony-orchestra/
Closed-Back Studio Headphones under $100
Having a great pair of headphone does not come cheap, most especially closed-back studio headphones that are best used for tracking because of its enhanced sound isolation. However, this 2017, we can get a Samson Z45 Professional Studio Headphone, Audio Technica ATH M40X Professional Monitor Headphone and a Sennheiser HD280 Pro Headphone for under $100.
For more details, check out: http://www.samash.com/
Sennheiser's New HD Series Wireless Headphones Up To Par With Its Competition
Bose has become quite a big name when it comes to headphones, particularly when it comes to its noise cancellation features. But it appears that the new Sennheiser HD series can compete with what was regarded for a long time as best in class. Has Bose finally found its match?
Sennheiser recently released two wireless versions the HD 4.50BTNC and for those wanting noise cancellation feature the HD 4.40BT a bit pricier at $50 more. Having an excellent quality the Sennheiser series comes in much cheaper than Bose, at $150 less you already have a high definition wireless headphones with noise cancellation features.
Read more here: https://www.engadget.com/2017/01/06/sennheiser-hd-series-wireless-headphones-hands-on/
New Headphone Models Released By Blue
Founded in the mid-90’s Blue was first known for refurbishing pro-level mics. A few years later the company decided to venture to make its own product. Around the year 2000, they released their own brand of microphone called Bottle Microphone but did not quite have the result they expected decided to venture into other products. Thus the idea of creating their own headphones.
Thus the idea of creating their own headphones. Armed with the knowledge that microphones and headphones use the same technology, the only difference was the output had opposite directions. With this they released Mo-Fi their very first headphone
Read more here: https://www.engadget.com/2017/01/08/blue-headphones-interview-ces-2017/