Using iOS-based synthesizers onstage and in the studio has become a practical reality: The latest iPads and iPhones contain more powerful processors than some laptops. Apps are growing more sophisticated and more closely resemble their computer-based equivalents, and thanks to economies of scale, they're less expensive than computer-based soft synths and much, much less expensive (and often more versatile) than synthesizer hardware. We showcase our latest faves.
E-Series Professional In-Ear Monitor Headphones Audio-Technica Available Now
With the E-Series, Audio-Technica brings the critically acclaimed sonic signature of its M-Series headphones to an in-ear design. Three new models feature powerful drivers, sound-isolating housings and detachable cables.
Stunning aesthetics meet exceptional performance in these new absorbers, diffusers, and bass traps from Artnovion. Available in a variety of colors, designs, and materials, these panels transform your recording space into a thing of visual and sonic beauty—at a price that still leaves budget for gear. Download the company's free Impulso app (iTunes) to analyze your room and receive recommended treatment options along with comprehensive before-and-after-treatment measurement data. www.artnovion.com.
Price: Starting at $22.99 per panel. Distributed by MV Pro Audio, www.mvproaudio.com.
Piano Recording - Your Music Get Real Piano Available Now
Get Real Piano is an online piano recording service. Uploaded midi piano files are custom rendered and recorded on an acoustic Yamaha Disklavier grand piano. The results are returned as hi-res audio files.