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Arturia MatrixBrute Available for Pre-Order

Arturia MatrixBrute Available for Pre-Order The Arturia MatrixBrute is now available for pre-order at AWAVE. The MatrixBrute is a new 49 key analog synthesizer by Arturia. It is a powerful monophonic synth that offers worlds of possibilities for any artist seeking to create or expand their unique sonic palette. The MatrixBrute offers three Brute oscillators, a Steiner-Parker […]

NI Maschine Jam Now Available

NI Maschine Jam Now Available Native Instruments Maschine Jam is now available to purchase at AWAVE. Maschine Jam is designed for fast, intuitive sequencing and track building and provides advanced drum, melody, and chord programming workflow. It is also designed to perfectly complement the other member of the Maschine family and comes shipped with Maschine software […]

New From Motu | The Ultralite MK4

New From Motu | The Ultralite MK4 The latest in MOTU’s award-winning UltraLite series, the UltraLite-mk4 is a USB audio interface with 40 simultaneous I/O channels (18 in, 22 out). It also delivers exceptional sound quality, new ultra-low latency drivers and expanded DSP for studio-grade mobile audio recording. Analog outputs deliver 117dB dynamic range at […]

Melissa Mattey and Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 12

Melissa Mattey and Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 12 In this spotlight interview, Dave Smith Instruments interviews Melissa Mattey. In a town known for its strong work ethic and an overabundance of world-class musicians, Melissa Mattey may be one of the hardest-working creative talents in Nashville. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, with a focus […]

Aaron Jaffee and Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2

Aaron Jaffee and Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2 In this spotlight interview, Dave Smth Instruments interviews Aaron Jaffee. Aaron Jaffe is an award-winning composer/producer based in New York City. A graduate of Indiana University and the Berklee College of Music, Jaffe moved to New York City to begin his career at Platinum Island Recording Studio. From there […]

Warm WA-2A Nominated for TEC Award

Warm WA-2A Nominated for TEC Award The Warm Audio WA-2A Optical Compressor has been nominated for the NAMM TEC award. The nomination is well deserved as the WA-2A is built with Warm Audio’s strong emphasis on providing high quality and affordable equipment. The WA-2A is an outstanding compressor that delivers a warm and fluid sound while […]

Watch a Mix on a Slate Raven

Watch a Mix on a Slate Raven The Slate RAVEN Multi-Touch Production Console is a staple in professional production environments, where it’s used every day in studios around the world to help make inspiring music and media. RAVEN offers a true multi-touch interface that will revolutionize your workflow, by enabling the most seamless and integrated […]

Chris Stack and Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2

Chris Stack and Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2 In this spotlight interview, Dave Smith Instruments interview Chris Stack. Player of synths, computers, guitars, ouds, flutes, and percussion. Principal editor, writer, videographer, musician, and researcher at experimentalsynth.com — that’s how Chris Stack describes himself. His musical endeavors range from “Xenography,” a new album of synth, Moog Guitar, piano, shakuhachi, and […]