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Zoom LiveTrak L6 MIDI control
The Zoom L6 and the max version have a ton of mixer functionality crammed into a tiny footprint. This means that all of the controls are mulitple use, so each encoder can be level, pan, auxsend 1or2, or EQ settings for the channel. Thoughtfully Zoom also included some pretty comprehensive MIDI control so you can…
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Soundcraft Notepad 12FX
If you have been searching for a small mixer for a DAWless setup, you have probably come across the Soundcraft Notepad 12FX. This 12 channel mixer with built in FX as implied by the name packs a lot into a small footprint, but has the inevitable compromises that come with its diminished size. As an…
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Focusrite Scarlett Comparisson
The ubiquitous Focusrite Scalett has been part of many a DAWless setup for the past decade or more. There popularity came about from there low price and prosumer quality. The 2i2 as the name suggests features 2 inputs and 2 outputs, and you can move up to the 4i4, 18i8 and rack mount 18i20. They…
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Roland Aira in Eurorack
In my DAWless setup I am frequently changing what gear I have and like trying out new boxes. Importantly I also try and not to hoard the stuff I am not using very much. And so after a few years it is time to part with the Roland Aira T8 and S1 that I have.…
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Behringer TD-3-MO Review
The Behringer TD-3-MO (or Modded Out) is an upgraded version of its TD-3 which itself is a copy of Rolands iconic TB-303 Bass line synthesizer. This time Behringer are copying the Devilfish modifications that expanded the capabilities of the 303. Compared to the TD-3 I prefer the build and physical dimensions of this upgrade –…
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Using Guitar Multi FX with DAWless
I originally picked up a Valeton GP-200, a budget multi-effects processor to use with my guitars, but why not give it a go with my synths too. The GP-200 is about the size of a laptop and has all the footswitches you would expect and also an expression pedal. A clear touchscreen, although its not…
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DAWless 3D Printing
Could the latest addition to your studio be something completely different and un-musical? Ergonomics are important. A great big desk is often the foundation of a DAWless setup, and then setting up your synths, sequencers and drum-machines at useable angles comes next. So whilst you could go and buy some fancy stands (see more about…
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Behringer TD-3 vs TD-3-MO
I have run both the Behringer TD-3 and later the TD-3-MO in my DAWless setup. The key difference between the Behringer TD-3 and the TD-3-MO (Modded Out) is that the TD-3-MO is a replica of a heavily modified version of the original Roland TB-303, specifically incorporating the features of the famous Devil Fish modification. I…
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Trains at Night
Trains at Night is the latest release by The Datalakes. All of these tracks were captured live in a DAWless environment, with the Minibrute 2s leading the way, backed up by the Roland TR-8, Behringer Edge, occasional drumbrute and a few touches of modular too. The rough edges were smoothed out in Ableton later. Enjoy!
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MIDI TRS Cables
If you are working in Electronic music you will likely be familiar with MIDI, the Music Instrument Digital Interface. In its earliest incarnations, a 5 pin DIN socket was used. But since it is a digital protocol, it can be transmitted over different mediums, such as USB cable or commonly in small DAWless devices, 3.5mm…
The Data Lakes – Lasting Formations
Listen to Lasting Formations, the latest DAWless EP by The Data Lakes