Category Archives: sound production

Monster Jamz In Ear Headphones

Monster Jamz In Ear Headphones I was fortunate enough to win these in a competition and although initially I was a little disappointed,  as competition was for some Dr Dre headphones, and thats what I thought I had won. These Monster Jamz Headphones are what I had actually won. Once I got over my sadnessContinue reading “Monster Jamz In Ear Headphones”

Korg Kaossilator

KORG KAOSSILATOR Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer I picked this little marvel up about 4 weeks ago. To be honest I am still getting to grips with its capabilities but am simply stunned by its quality and power.  Sure it is easy to play and could be considered a toy with aContinue reading “Korg Kaossilator”

Ableton Live 8 and Suite 8 reference Book

Ableton Live 8 and Suite 8 Create, Produce, and Perform by Keith Robinson Ableton Live 8 and Suite 8: Create, Produce, Perform I recently ordered this book from Amazon, as although I am getting better using Ableton Suite 8, it is a bit overwhelming as a novice user. I figured getting some outside help mightContinue reading “Ableton Live 8 and Suite 8 reference Book”

Technics SL-1200 MK2

Technics SL-1200 mk2 I just got hold of my long desired Technics SL-1200 turntable . I have wanted one of these bad boys for many years. Now most people would want 2, but my desire has been for just 1. Why? well I have a DJ set up consisting of a Pioneer CDJ-200 and DenonContinue reading “Technics SL-1200 MK2”

SONY MZ-RH1 Minidisc

SONY MZ-RH1 Minidisc I bought this unit about 18 months ago, and  no doubt some will be thinking *why would anyone buy a minidisc these days?*, so I’ll explain. I also own a 20gb hdd sony NW-HD5 which I have owned for many years. I use this model(NW-HD5) because I found the ATRAC3plus 352kb losslessContinue reading “SONY MZ-RH1 Minidisc”

ASUS N50VC Laptop

I have just upgraded to this latest model Asus Centrino 2 notebook. I was using a 18 month old 2ghz Asus Laptop that was incredibly reliable. I do most of my daily net tasks(like writing this blog) on my Acer netbook but use my laptop for Music production, Video editing and now some gaming.

M-Audio Firewire 410 external sound card

This is the sound card I use. Its probably better then I need, as I don’t utilize half the features it has. I bought it because it has great sound quality, is reputedly very high quality, and reliable. Its also flexible enough to handle the various signal types I might throw at it, and smallContinue reading “M-Audio Firewire 410 external sound card”