Apple introduces new music options: iTunes Pass
February 26, 2009
Aside from the famous iTunes music shop, we now hear that Apple is experimenting with something new called iTunes Pass. This new app will allow you to buy a pass for a certain group or artist that you like and after you’ll get everything that artist releases for a given time period.
For example Apple is starting with Depeche Mode. Buy a pass for $19 and you’ll get the band’s new single right now, Read more
Cowon D2+ PMP
February 23, 2009
We can all agree that almost all Cowon products have quite the same design line. The first time I saw a Cowon mp3 player i wasn’t that impressed with the design but it is needless to say that the gadget had me hooked just after I pressed its buttons for just a few minutes.
The same thing goes for Cowon’s D2 portable media player. It is kinda bulky, remarkably thick, Read more
Old School Cassette MP3 player
February 18, 2009
How many times did your tape recorder broke, or the cassette itself ceased to just work and you had to stick your finger in it ?
Some actually found that sport funny and they came up with the weird idea to make an mp3 player based on all that. The storage space idea on the mp3 player is indeed a cool one: 45 minutes, 60 minutes, or 90 minutes- the higher the number, the more songs you can fit on it. Read more
Ultrasone: Edition 8 ultra-high-end headphones
February 13, 2009
If you’re looking for an expensive pair of headphones look no further.
These come directly from the German producer Ultrasone and “every material and component used in the Edition 8 is second to none…the interior ear cups are covered in fine Ethiopian sheepskin, which provides the most isolation of any leather, while the outer Read more
Bring back to life your old tapes with TapeLink
January 22, 2009
Every time I see someone using tapes, I get a strange feeling. Oh, the memories.
This may come as a shock for some of you, but there are still people who use tapes and still finds them enjoyable. But if you are desperate to get the music from your tapes into your computer there is a fancy way to do it. The TapeLink from Alesis digitize your old tapes, clean the sound with the bundled software and convert them to MP3’s. Read more
Ableton Live 8
January 19, 2009
From the weird mind of Robert Henke, the man responsible for Abelton Live, comes another version of the famous mixing/makin’ music software.
This last version has some new features, new instruments, better workflow and easy sharing sets between users. As always, it is perfect for handling loops and live performances.
Still not my tool of choice for mixing and producing but indeed Read more
Akai proudly presents: APC40 controller
January 15, 2009
My my, will you look at this !! This one surely looks very good, but let’s see what it can do.
The APC40 from Akai Pro is especially designed for Ableton Live and it will allow you to see the state of each function that is controlled. The controller also communicates to Live and the software responds Read more
JVC pimps your car with the new KD-R CD line
January 7, 2009
If you want a sound upgrade for your vehicle look no further. JVC Mobile has just the thing for you in the form of a seven new CD receivers. The most advanced is the KD-R900, and if you’re ready to pay $269 you’ll get dual USB 2.0 ports, Bluetooth, 3-Band Parametric iEQ, variable-color Read more
iLuv: iSP200 2.1-channel portable soundbar
December 19, 2008
I luv you, you luv me and we love this melody !
iSP200 might just luv you back if you pay a little attention to it. What we have here: a 2.1-channel portable soundbar that packs 32-watts of power, SRS-XT “surround technology,” master, bass, treble audio controls, an inbuilt 3-port USB 2.0 hub with a 3.5-millimeter auxiliary input.
I like the fact that if you want you can detach the speakers from the main unit.
Looks cool, and here are the full specs: Read more
Hercules presents the new DJ Control Steel mixing deck
December 17, 2008
As an alternative to the old way of vinyls - CD spin you can always go for a laptop setup accompanied by Hercules’ new DJ Control Steel. I’m sure that some will say that this is not the most professional way of doing things, but they are quite wrong. Read more
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