Rather than choose between physical modelling and sampling for its new electric piano plugin, AudioThing has used both techniques to generate its sounds. Known as Wurly, the instrument in question emulates the classic Wurlitzer 200 and 200a models, and takes a hybrid approach to doing it.
Electronic drums have come a long way over the last few decades, but where are they headed in the future? From AI to radical new playing surfaces and authentic cymbals, this is our wishlist
After the success of the King Seiko collection’s second design series, known as the KSK, a wide range of case shapes and designs entered the collection from the late 1960s through the 1970s as Seiko saw many advances in technology and design creativity. Today, a new series inspired by a vintage design born in 1969 joins the King Seiko collection.
“When you think about it, when you’re recording, what the human ear’s picking up on when you talk about guitar tones, there’s only a couple of factors of what’s coming through those speakers that really make a difference
Arturia’s MiniBrute was the French manufacturer’s second ever hardware instrument; previously known for its synth plugins, Arturia first released the Origin synthesizer in 2008 before following that up with the MiniBrute in 2012.
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of the latest addition to the G-SHOCK family of shock-resistant watches. The new G-5600SRF is designed in collaboration with the Surfrider Foundation, a group committed to protecting our oceans.
Metal cymbals, acoustic shells, and input from the son of Roland’s founder…
With Slash fully into a blues era (some would say he’s always been in one) with a new solo album imminent, and news he’s been branching out in the studio away from Les Pauls, Gibson has officially unveiled (via the Gibson Gazette) an ES-335 signature guitar for him.
Reason Studios has resisted the temptation to succumb to numerical superstition and announced Reason 13, the latest version of its DAW and plugin. From a redesigned sequencer and interface to five new Rack Devices, the software appears to be full of improvements, and will be released on 18 June.
Seiko says it is combining a retro styling from the 1960s with a touch of Japanese Ivy League inspiration in a new Presage Style 60s ‘Elegant Yet Rugged’ collection.
The classical watches, retailing for £510, use Seiko’s 4R35 automatic movement which has a 40-hour power reserve.
