Once an essential tool in music production, analogue tape has effectively become obsolete in the 21st century, superseded by the convenience and accessibility of digital recording. Despite this, the sound of tape has remained a sought-after commodity, its organic warmth and nostalgic warble becoming a desirable antidote to the sterile and transparent sonics of the modern studio.
But it has competition in the adorable shape and cartoon graphics of Loog’s Hello Kitty mini-acoustics
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of the DWN-5600, a new G-SHOCK watch that incorporates shock-resistant structure and 200-meter water resistance in a ring size that represents the smallest dimensions in the brand’s history.
Guided by the Casio Purpose —“Through the power to put wonder at hand, bring new levels of joy to lives one by one” — the company continues to bring unprecedented value to the world in its timepiece business.
Given his broad-minded and inventive approach to composing and arranging, you’d expect Jacob Collier to have a view on the use of AI in music-making, and indeed he does.
The DTX6K5-M is the latest addition to the DTX6 electronic drum set range and the first to feature mesh pads rather than Yamaha’s own TCS (Textured Cellular Silicone) heads. The series line-up includes four kits of various configurations; all powered by the DTX Pro module.
Fender has added a pair of bona-fide firecrackers to its $99 Hammertone guitar effects pedal lineup, both of which will give the front end of your guitar amp something serious to think about.
Positive Grid might just have done for the guitar plugin what its Spark amp did for the desktop amp by unveiling an AI-powered tone platform that allows you to design your electric guitar tone by text prompt.
British company Modal is one of the great synth success stories of the past decade. Launched in Bristol in 2013, it quickly established itself as a maker of high-quality, innovative instruments that stood out from the increasingly large crowd.
She might have the purest of voices, but Icelandic jazz-adjacent pop star Laufey reckons that she doesn’t need an amazing vocal chain to get good results when it’s being recorded.
Taking a leaf out of its top-end stablemate Grand Seiko’s nature-inspired playbook, Seiko has unveiled the latest additions to its Presage Zen Garden series: a trio of 41.8mm timepieces inspired by the ancient capital of Kyoto. More specifically, the Seiko Presage Zen Garden trio reflects the serene beauty of Kyoto’s traditional ‘Karesansui’ dry gardens: a representation of Japan’s appreciation of nature
