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Check out our FutureMusic News Blog: It's A Beta World for the very latest music news that matters. Updated several times daily. Read It Now... - TestDrive: Black Lion Audio MicroClock
Black Lion Audio, a small concern known primarily for their mods of popular audio interfaces, recently released their first product, an external word clock dubbed the MicroClock. Black Lion made the decision to develop their own dedicated master clock because they felt that most of the solutions available were of poor quality and contained features that many project studios never used. When BLA boasted on their website that the MicroClock "will provide a wide, separated soundstage and add smooth, neutral clarity to your digital conversion," we decided it was time for a TestDrive. More... - MusicTrends: 2008 Music Technology Report
Now that the whirlwind of CES, MacWorld and NAMM is over, we're able to look back with some perspective at the three conferences that generally shape the technology landscape for the coming year. Being a music technology publication devoted to electronic music, we'll take a special look at the world of digital DJing. More... - TestDrive: JazzMutant Dexter
JazzMutant's remarkable Dexter is a compelling digital audio workstation controller that showcases the future of computer music mixing. The extremely well-built device features several dynamic and provocative methods for working in the digital age, however there are many areas where the Dexter misses the mark, and that this price point that shouldn't be the case. More... - The 2007 FutureMusic Holiday Buyers Gift Guide
Are you having trouble scoring the perfect gift for your musically inclined special someone? Well, let us come to the rescue with the 2007 FutureMusic Holiday Gift Guide. All the gift suggestions below have been test-driven by FutureMusic to ensure quality. More... - TestDrive: XtremeMac MicroMemo
I've always tried to come up with a snappy slang term for those people you encounter in everyday life who think their "singing" along with their iPods, but in reality sound more like they don't have a tongue. More... - TestDrive: Freaky Beat's Essential Grooves Pack
Freaky has tapped a solid roster of artists including D-Formation, J. Velarde, Sergio Fernandez, David Ferrero and Roman Lieske, to provide musical material for DJs, producers and remixers. The offerings mainly consist of drum loops, in various tribal flavors, although some of the artists, such as J. Velarde, also provide melodic episodes. More... - Will New Laws Force ISPs To Police File Sharing On Their Networks?
The UK record industry's equivalent of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is trying to strong-arm the country's Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to begin policing their networks for illegal file-trading. If successful, the results could have major ramifications for the rest of the world. More... - TestDrive: KRK VXT8 Monitors
KRK Systems recently sent us a pair of their new VXT8 monitors for a TestDrive. The new VXT line is based on KRK's premium Expose series and consists of three models - the VXT4, VXT6, and VXT8. More... - iClones Threaten Apple's iPhone Rollout In Asia
In Taiwan, you could buy an "iPhone" six months before the official debut of the much-anticipated multimedia mobile in the United States. The iClones, as they have become known, sell for about $250 dollars in Taiwan, and only $125 in mainland China and Hong Kong. More... - TestDrive: Arturia Jupiter-8V
So before further ado, let's address the elephant in the room. The Arturia JP-8V does an excellent emulation of the famed Roland Jupiter 8, albeit a hyper-present and ultra-clean version. However, if that's all you care about, you're missing a big part of what makes the JP-8V a killer soft synth. More... - Apple Announces Media Event For September 5th - The Beat Goes On!
Apple will host a media event on September 5th at the Moscone West in San Francisco to introduce a variety of new gear and software according to invites sent to members of the media this week. Here's a current rundown of the latest rumors... - Are High Priced Cables Worth The Money?
The Internet has been a disruptive force to many entrenched industries and market segments in its brief history. So, it was only a matter of time before it focused its eye on the audio and video cable industry. Ever wonder why salespersons push cables so ardently at music and electronic stores? Unknown to many, audio or video cables have the largest profit margins. Using the "don't you want the best quality" pitch, a savvy salesperson can rack up hundreds of dollars of pure profit on cables alone when a customer buys a television, stereo, or mixer. More... - TestDrive: LennarDigital Sylenth1
LennarDigital's Sylenth1 is a simple subtractive virtual analog synth with delicious warm sound that delivers immediate results once you decide to get your hands dirty. Sylenth1 is capable of a broad range of sounds, but its obvious from the moment you begin to entertain the over 700 patches, that this synth was designed from the ground up for electronic music with obvious nods to the Access Virus, Roland TB-303, and a wave in the Minimoog's general direction. More...
