So yes, I finally got an iPad after wanting one for a long time. Despite what some may say, an iPad, or any iOS device can be a useful tool in your musical setup. It’s all about what you look to do with it. Any tool, in the right hands, can be useful in the [...]

Let me first clarify some things: I will be discussing AmpliTube 3 from IK Multimedia. That means this is the 3rd version of the product. This product was created, in my mind, to give guitarist access to hundreds of their favorite or sought after tones for their guitars and basses. If you’re not a guitarist, [...]

Okay, I will admit I had dismissed this little groove making application from IK Multimedia. For one, it was only available for an iphone/ipod and though I had plans to purchase an iPod touch specifically to test and use the various music applications, I don’t have one yet.  I could “borrow” my son’s but you [...]

I’m ready! It starts tomorrow and I can’t wait to see what’s new. Anything you expecting? I’m looking forward to see what Roland has, they always come with something sexy, Yamaha, Korg of course. I’ll be getting some exclusive in the lab footage with Nova Loops…try to rush up in their studio or something, you [...]

First Impressions… The first thing I notice about SampleTank 2.5 XL is the layout. I think they were one of the first ever “virtual workstations” and they make it easy to layer or use multiple sounds. You get 16 instrument slots right on the front panel. Another thing that is pretty slick about the layout [...]