Fiddlewax Pro 2.0 More Intuitive, Expressive & Capable

Fiddlewax Pro – a music sketchpad for iPad and MIDI controller – has been updated to be more intuitive for players, more expressive for songwriters and more capable for experts. Here’s what’s new in Fiddlewax Pro 2.0: Directly record audio to create custom instruments. Import SoundFont files (.sf2) to use with instruments. Import audio files… Read More Fiddlewax Pro 2.0 More Intuitive, Expressive & Capable

Kilpatrick Audio Intros Phenol Patchable Analog Synthesizer

Kilpatrick Audio has introduced the Phenol patchable analog synthesizer – ‘a new type of musical instrument’, according to the company. Inspired by modular synthesizers, Phenol offers the creative potential, sound and hands-on experience of a modular synth, in a sleek, compact package. Kilpatrick says that Phenol is 100% compatible with modular systems, because it uses the same… Read More Kilpatrick Audio Intros Phenol Patchable Analog Synthesizer

Open Mic: Is The Surge In Vinyl Sales ‘A Hipster Thing’?

The BBC reports that vinyl record sales have hit an 18-year high: Earlier this month, Pink Floyd’s The Endless River became the fastest-selling vinyl release since 1997. UK’s Official Chart Company told the BBC it will soon launch a weekly vinyl chart. And we’ve seen a surge in electronic releases on vinyl, ranging from reissues of classics… Read More Open Mic: Is The Surge In Vinyl Sales ‘A Hipster Thing’?