Below is a list of the best free and paid virtual drum software programs available to download right now. They are available for PC and Mac computers in plugin formats to use with DAWs and most operate as a standalone program as well. Unless you plan on mastering the technique of recording an acoustic drum […]
2nd Gen Focusrite Scarlett Drivers Still Too Buggy, Back to 1st Gen for Me
A couple of weeks ago I posted a review of the 2nd gen Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, along with a comparison review between the 1st gen 2i4. At first I experienced a number of problems with the 2nd gen drivers for the new 2i2, but then after Focusrite updated the drivers things were working a lot […]
Top Free Virtual Instrument and Drum Library – Sennheiser DrumMic’a
If you are looking for a high-quality drum kit plugin for free, Sennheiser’s DrumMic’a is a top choice. Along with the aforementioned MT Power Drum Kit 2, both can cover a wide variety of drum sounds for various types of music. One of the shortcomings with the free DAWs I posted about last month is […]
Alesis V Mini MIDI Keyboard Controller Review and V25 Comparison (+Video)
Overview Earlier this year I posted a review of the Alesis V25 MIDI keyboard controller, so when I got the chance to give the new smaller version a try, I wanted to put together a quick review of the Alesis V Mini keyboard to see how it compares to the larger V25. Both keyboards have […]
Review: iRig UA Guitar Interface for Android Devices (+Video)
The iRig UA is a portable audio interface designed specifically for electric guitars and basses. The iRig UA works with Android smartphones and tablets with USB/OTG support that run Android 4.2 and up. The interface also works with Mac and PC computers so you can use it with the desktop version of Amplitube as well […]
IK’s BOGO Sale: Get Free Software of Equal Value with Purchase
The people from IK Multimedia’s marketing department have come up with yet another interesting promotion to add to their seemingly endless list of new deals. If you’ve been waiting to buy a particular piece of IK’s software or hardware, especially some of the more expensive stuff, now would be a good time to pull the […]
Mixing with Free Plugins Tutorial, Plus Free Downloads (Video)
I came across an interesting video over at 3 Sigma Audio the other day with a video tutorial explaining how to mix a song using entirely free plugins (with the exception of EZdrummer). The video is a great learning tool, especially for beginners to get an idea of how to use different plugins and how […]
Get 30 Free Plugins with Melda’s MFreeEffects Bundle
If you’re just getting into music production and don’t have a lot of money to spend on a bunch of different plugins to give your music a professional sound, Melda Production offers 30 free quality plugins that cover a wide range of functions. The free plugin pack is called MFreeEffectsBundle. It’s available for PC and […]