NAMM 2021: With ICON (USB microphone) and ICON Pro (XLR microphone), Earthworks Audio presents two condenser streaming microphones for podcasts with a Triad-Orbit M2-R adapter and professional sound. Earthworks ICON The Earthworks ICON is a studio-quality USB condenser microphone designed for home recording, remote work, podcasting, and gaming. It has a gain control with mute function and a headphone output. …

Here comes a special kind of reverb pedal. The EarthQuaker Devices (EQD) Astral Destiny combines octave and reverb effect in one device. Even when trying to break down the functions of the new EQD effect into a crisp description, it becomes clear that this is a complex device for sound tinkerers who like to experiment. The Astral Destiny is a …

Already 4 years ago we were able to marvel at the first work under the PLAYdifferently label by Andy Rigby-Jones, formerly Allen & Heath mastermind, and techno icon Richie Hawtin. A fully analog 6-channel DJ music mixer with contour filter per channel, master filter, sculpt and booth EQ, two independent preview channels, two stereo send/returns, and a huge portion of …

RANE DJ and turntablism go together like chips and ketchup. However, RANE products are not exactly the cheapest DJ gear on the market. Such a Rane One Controller setup consisting of a Twelve Turntable Controller and a Seventy or Seventy-Two mixer. With the “One”, the manufacturer is now bringing a DJ controller with motorized turntables onto the market that aims …

Yamaha launches the new MSP3A Powered Speaker at the NAMM 2021. Compared to the previous home sound systems, the loud speaker system surprises with a revised design and improved sound. In a direct comparison to the previous model, the missing openings on the front are noticeable. Instead, the manufacturer relies on a twisted flare port, which not only makes them …

Alesis introduces three new Q-series USB MIDI Keyboard Controller models at NAMM 2021. In addition to the Q49 MKII and the Q88 MKII MIDI Controllers, the series includes the new Qmini for the first time, a portable keyboard controller with 32 mini buttons. The MIDI Keyboards of the Alesis Q series are inexpensive controllers that concentrate on the essential functions: …

Black Lion Audio has prepared the Revolution 2 × 2 audio interface USB Type-C for NAMM 2021. After the manufacturer has already improved some equipment (from other manufacturers) with mods, the first portable USB interface is now available. According to its statement, the manufacturer secretly worked on this product for years. Now is the time for the performance. Even if …

NAMM 2021: Antelope Audio has brought the new Zen Go Synergy Core USB C Audio Interface to “Believe in Music Week”. This is in the desktop format, bus-powered, and equipped with Synergy Core DSP effects. The price, which is accommodating even for beginners, is a positive surprise. The 4 x 8 audio interfaces offer two XLR / jack combo sockets …

It was only a matter of time: after Sequential caused a sensation last fall with the Prophet-5 and Prophet-10 Rev4, the desktop versions of the two voice synthesizer models are now following as expected. Both synthesizers are now also available in compact versions for those who don’t need a keyboard. The desktop versions of the Prophet-5 and Prophet-10 Rev4 were …

Heritage Audio launches the MOTORCITY EQualizer. The analog, passive EQ should bring you the sound of the famous equalizers from the Motown studios of the 1960s into the studio. According to Heritage Audio, no effort has been spared to match the sound of the original. The company even had its own components made to replace original parts that were no …