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Here you will find product reviews, tutorials, buying guides and useful tips from producers, engineers and recording musicians.

25
Apr
2008

Electronic Drum Kit Video Review

The DTXPLORER is Yamaha’s lowest-priced professional-grade 5-piece electronic drum kit. Watch the latest Video Review...

11
Feb
2008

Novation Nio 2/4 with Gordon Moakes (Bloc Party)

Gordon Moakes from Bloc Party reviews the Novation Nio 24. With robust rock-solid hardware, flexible software, the Nio 2/4 is more than just a USB interface..

07
Jan
2008

Phaedra from Zero-G: virtual analogue synthesizer

Phaedra is a new Zero-G virtual synth featuring over 4 gigabytes of sounds, 20,000 samples and 720 patches. Phaedra is a massive virtual analogue synthesizer from Zero-G..

07
Dec
2007

Yamaha Motif XS Review

Watch the Motif XS Video review and find out why the Motif XS family really is best in class.

04
Dec
2007

KeyStudio 49i: Starter Keyboard from M-Audio

The KeyStudio 49i from M-Audio is the first USB keyboard controller with a built-in audio interface and stand-alone piano - ideal for teaching!

03
Dec
2007

Audio Technica Video Review

Here at Digital Village we know how difficult it is to judge a product from a single image and some text and you can't visit a DV Store at 2am (sorry). Why not watch the latest Audio-Technica video reviews?

30
Nov
2007

Jupiter 8V Review: The Best Arturia Plug Ever?

Jupiter 8V from Arturia: If you like titanic basses, twisted soundscapes, bippy arpeggios and crystal percussion, you may wish to check out the Jupiter 8V text review and online video review

26
Nov
2007

Tascam X-48 Hybrid DAW Video Review

X-48 is a Tascam 48 Track Hybrid DAW. Find out more and watch Tascam X48 Video Review.

26
Oct
2007

Instrument Recording with sE Electronics

The Instrument Reflexion Filter can you help create tighter, punchier, and more detailed recordings? Find out more from sE Electronics..

25
Oct
2007

Tascam 2488 MKII Video Review

Tascam 2488 MK2 Video Review: The best value multitrack in the market?

25
Oct
2007

Digidesign Pro Tools 7.4 Get Serious at DV

A useful guide to help you choose your Digidesign Pro Tools 7.4 system. Masterclasses at DV North London on Friday 26th October. Find out more...

25
Oct
2007

Fostex FR2 LE Video Review

FR2 LE Video Review: With a location recording pedigree which includes the original portable timecode DAT machines, it was only natural that Fostex should develop the FR2 and FR2 LE..

24
Oct
2007

EX66 Active Monitor Video Review

Paul White from SOS comments on the M-Audio EX66 Active Monitors. Watch DV EX66 Active Monitor Video Review.

23
Oct
2007

Behringer Video Review

Ten Behringer Video Reviews to help you with your purchasing decisions.

22
Oct
2007

Latest Edirol Video Review

Here at DV we know how difficult it is to judge a product from a single image and some text and you can't visit a Digital Village Store at 2am so we've created some Edirol product reviews..

18
Oct
2007

Yamaha MM6 Synth Video Review

Watch the latest video review of the Yamaha MM6 Synth.

16
Oct
2007

003 Factory Video Review

Watch the latest video review of Digidesign's flagship LE hardware, the 003 Factory.

15
Oct
2007

Latest Tanglewood Video Review

Our DV Guitar showrooms are not open 24 hours so we've created some Tanglewood videos to help with your purchasing decision.

11
Oct
2007

Guitar Rig: The Placebo Effect

Guitar Rig: The Placebo Effect. Bill Lloyd, Placebo's sound designer and additional live musician, took the time to give NI an interview and share some Guitar Rig tips..

09
Oct
2007

Drawmerisms: Twenty-Five Years Young Drawmer

Ivor Drawmer harbored two passions that created one of the most celebrated pro audio manufacturing companies in the world.

20
Aug
2007

Rode M3 Review

The Rode M3 is as happy in front of a drum kit as it is in front of a studio vocalist or on-stage. The inclusion of a pad switch and high-pass filter on a microphone of this type and cost is also useful..

20
Aug
2007

PreSonus Faderport Summer Deal & Reviews

Now the PreSonus Faderport is available for under £100 inc.vat, there has never been a better time to upgrade your mouse!

16
Aug
2007

Edirol Recording Digital Mixers: Summer Special

New pricing announced for Edirol Digital Mixers: the M-16DX also happens to include an 18 channel audio interface! Julian from Edirol tells us more - watch DV Video!

15
Aug
2007

Ty Unwin: Composing for Space and Beyond

Ty Unwin is one of the most prolific and successful TV soundtrack composers in the world. Edirol (UK) catches up with Ty who talks about gear and composing and why he calls DV (Birmingham) whenever he gets a new commission

15
Aug
2007

Butch Vig and Billy Bush: Achieving Studio Nirvana

Butch Vig has played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of modern rock music. He is also a big fan of the M-Audio EX66 active reference monitors and the M-Audio Trigger Finger.

15
Aug
2007

Tony Banks Chooses Korg Oasys for Genesis Tour

Tony Banks explains why he chose the Korg Oasys as the mainstay of his keyboard set-up for the recent Genesis reunion tour.

13
Aug
2007

AKG C5 + D5 Microphones: On Tour with Ray Davies

AKG D5 and C5 Dynamic Condenser Microphone News: Ray’s distinctive voice is an essential part of his appeal and so the microphone he uses on stage is of the utmost importance...

10
Aug
2007

Chamber Orchestra embraces Korg MR-1000

Hearing the orchestra recorded on the MR-1000 is like being on the conductor’s podium — it’s that real! (NCO)

10
Aug
2007

Reason 4 News: Thor Polysonic Synthesizer Patches

Reason 4 News: Thor Polysonic Synthesizer Patches from Daniel Wang, Morgan Geist, Pascal Gabriel, Plaid, Richard Barbieri, Richard Devine, Sonic Boom, Tipper, Two Lone Swordsmen, Gordon Reid and Vengeance have been announced.

10
Aug
2007

Celemony Melodyne: Kipper's Top Tip!

Celemony Melodyne, Kipper's Top Tip! Kipper has worked with some of the finest musicians of this planet including Mary J. Blige, James Taylor and Stevie Wonder - he is also a Melodyne user...

04
Aug
2007

Dynaudio BM6A MK 2 Mini Review

Huw Price from Music Tech Magazine listens to the Dynaudio BM6A MK2 active studio monitors

03
Aug
2007

Westlake Recording Studios Blown Away by sE Titan

Westlake Studios in LA, the home of some of the world's top albums, review the sE Electronics Titan Microphone

02
Aug
2007

Multi Pattern Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic Review

The sE Electronics Titan multi pattern large diaphragm condenser microphone is aimed at professional users but is now available at a project studio price

31
Jul
2007

The Secret of the Mastering Engineer

A useful tutorial about mastering from Bob Katz and TC Electronic

08
Jul
2007

Active Monitor Speakers - KRK Tutorial

Active monitor speaker tutorial from the active monitor speaker experts at KRK

06
Jul
2007

Focusrite Dynamics Tutorial

How to control dynamics, by the compression experts at Focusrite

07
Jun
2007

Integration of the Subwoofer by Blue Sky

Blue sky international co-founder Pascal Sijen explains the process and the integration of the subwoofer

03
Jun
2007

Mackie HR824 MK2 And HR624 MK2 Review

HR824 MKII and HR624 MKII Actice Studio Monitors by Mackie reviewed by Paul White (Sound on Sound - The UK's biggest selling music recording magazine)

22
May
2007

Ashton BA400 & BE115 Reviewed

Ashton's BA400 Bass Amp Head & BE115 Bass Cab are reviewed by Music Mart

14
May
2007

Ashton Dualler Reviewed By Music Mart

Music Mart review the Ashton Dualler, an Australian designed acoustic guitar with dual pickups

07
May
2007

Headphone advice for Mackie Analogue desk users

Why higher impedance Beyerdynamic headphones are recommended for Mackie VLZ users.

22
Feb
2007

M-Audio Sputnik Recent Press Reviews

Music press give positive reviews to M-Audio's new classic tube microphone

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