Alesis QuadraVerb Complete Guide: QV1, Q2 & Q20 Compared
Alesis Quadraverb Family Overview & History When Alesis released the original QuadraVerb in 1988, it landed in a market hungry for affordable, pro-quality multi-effects. The pitch was simple and radical: four simultaneous digital effects — reverb, delay, pitch, and EQ — in one 1U rackmount box, at a price home studios could actually afford. It […]
Akai MPC Live III: All the new features
TL;DR – What’s New in the MPC Live III The Akai MPC Live III brings revolutionary upgrades to standalone music production: Processing & Memory: 8-core processor (4 power cores, 4 efficiency cores) – 4x faster than Live II 8GB RAM (up from 2GB) 128GB internal NVME2 solid-state storage Support for 32 virtual instruments (up from […]
History of the Akai Music Production Center
History of the Akai Music Production Center The Akai Music Production Center (MPC) changed how music is made. It was created by the Akai Corporation, a top company in Japan. This music workstation has been a key player in the music industry for decades, and its influence is still felt today. In 1988, the first […]
Virus TI Emulation: OsTIrus Finally Released
For many electronic music producers and synth enthusiasts, getting their hands on an Access Virus synthesizer has been a long-held dream. The Virus series, known for its versatile and powerful sound, has been a staple in professional studios and live setups for over two decades. However, the high price tag of these sought-after instruments has […]
Mobile Music Production: MPC Live II vs Logic Pro for iPad
Introduction Prior to the launch of Logic Pro for iPad, I was eagerly anticipating the MPC Live II. However, at present, I find immense satisfaction in using Logic Pro on my iPad. I think the strongest competitor is the MPC Live II with a very similar price. These two powerhouses are offering a range of […]