If you wanted to try out Roland’s virtual recreations of the iconic 808 and 909 without subscribing, you can now try them out in your DAW for free. This offer allows users a 30-day free trial to play with the VST/AU versions.
The TR-808 is renowned for its big, booming bass drum. Ever present, always relevant – the TR-808 is undeniably, indisputably, the biggest sound on the planet. The TR-909 is all about precision and power, with clattering, metallic hi-hats, pummelling tom drums and a rib-cracking kick drum that became the beating heart of house and techno.
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Live Sound
Samson Go Mic Mobile Smartphone Wireless Microphone: Everything You Need to Know
The Samson Go Mic Mobile smartphone wireless microphone system allows you to capture high definition audio for videos shot on your phone. It lets you use your iPhone/Android for professional video projects. When you replace the tiny microphone that’s built into your smartphone with Samson’s professional microphone capsules, the difference is incredible.
There are many IOS wireless microphones, but only the Samson Go Mic Mobile allows you to mic your subject from up to 100 ft away from your phone. This helps you cut down on editing time and limits the potential of ambient noise from entering your raw footage.
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Audio Technica Showcase M60x On-Ear Professional Monitor Headphones
Audio-Technica’s ATH-M60x on-ear professional monitor headphones is the latest addition to the company’s critically acclaimed M-Series line. Designed for studio, broadcast and mobile applications, the ATH-M60x is a low-profile, on-ear professional headphone model that utilises the same proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers found in the ATH-M50x, delivering exceptional clarity throughout an extended frequency range with accurate bass response.
The ATH-M60x’s low-profile, closed-back, on-ear design provides excellent sound isolation and a great fit, which is enhanced by the exceptional comfort and durability of the memory foam earpads and headband. The headphones come with three interchangeable cables and a protective carrying pouch.
Read more about this here: https://www.musictech.net/2018/04/audio-technica-showcase-m60x/
Pioneer DJ Releases HDJ-S7 Professional On-Ear Headphones
Pioneer released the HDJ-S7 professional on-ear DJ headphones. The new model offers outstanding audio quality, superior durability and improved functionality for comfortable DJing.
It is the world’s first on-ear DJ headphones to feature 40-mm HD drivers. Designed and built to be highly robust, they’ve cleared the US Military Standard MIL-STD-810G Shock test3, as well as our stringent in-house durability tests. The new model features a swivel mechanism, a flexible headband, and a smaller on-ear can, which is preferred by some DJs – so you can comfortably use the HDJ-S7 for every style of DJ monitoring.
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Roland's VT-4 Voice Transformer Is For Musicians, DJs, Broadcasters And More
Hardware vocal processing was once the preserve of live performers. But now the technology is much more advanced, not to mention affordable, and it has become much more widely available. Roland’s latest offering in this field is the VT-4 Voice Transformer, a powerful new effects processor for manipulating the human voice.
Compact and easy to use, the VT-4 allows the user to connect a microphone and quickly craft unique vocal sounds with performance-oriented controls. It puts a wealth of modern and retro vocal effects at the user’s fingertips, eliminating the need to employ a complicated setup with a computer and plug-ins.
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