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DAWless 3D Printer
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…
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Zoom LiveTrak L-6 vs L-6max
I was about to pull the trigger on ordering a Zoom LiveTrak L-6 as it seemed to be the perfect multichannel recorder for my DAWless setup and then Zoom announce the new improved Zoom Livetrak L-6max! So it would seem a good time to take a look at the specs and compare it to the…
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Arturia Minibrute 2S Review
The Arturia Minibrute 2S is a large Semi-Modular that is often recommended as a stepping stone into the world of modular, due to its analog synthesis, versatile sequencer and patchbay. I have owned one for around a year now so thought it was a good time to lay down a review. View the Minibrute 2s…
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Roland Aira Upgrade
The Roland Aira series are fun little portable devices that work on battery power. See the Dawless review of the Roland T-8 and Roland J-6. But because they are so small the controls can be awkward to use. The ease of use is further hampered by the cryptic 4 digit LED display and Shift combos…
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Using Behringer Crave Filter for other Synths
View the Behringer Crave on Amazon Behringer Crave Filter The Crave features a classic Moog-style 24 dB ladder filter and thanks to the semi-modular nature of the synth, you can filter other synths through it. So why would you want to do that. Well firstly my main synth is a Minibrute 2s, this includes a…
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Dreadbox Typhon External FX Processing
The Dreadbox Typhon is a powerful and versatile analog synthesizer that has gained popularity not only for its rich sound but also for its impressive built-in effects. One of the standout features of the Typhon is its ability to function as an external FX processor, allowing you to run other audio sources through its high-quality…
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Arturia Microfreak Review
Well I finally found some time to learn the Microfreak’s sound design. Until now I had mostly ARP-ing the Presets and tweaking the low pass filter of course! And so now, diving into the Mod Matrix, I can see why this synth receives so many plaudits, Arturia have stuffed this synth full of features, but…
The Data Lakes – Lasting Formations
Listen to Lasting Formations, the latest DAWless EP by The Data Lakes