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Podcasters, Musicians, Live Streamers – The Donner PC-02 Audio Workstation is a powerful tool for all content creators. At Geekazine, it’s replacing the audio interface I use in the studio. It’s really an all-in-one. Donner PC-02 Audio Workstation About the Donner PC-02 Audio Workstation A 4-channel mixer with 10 built-in effects, and USB-C connectivity. The […] The post First Look: Donner PC-02 Audio Workstation appeared first on Geekazine.com.

Donner is a company that manufactures a variety of musical instruments for all levels of musicians. While at NAMM, I talked with the group and got a hands-on look at some of the new tech coming out. Donner Electronic Drums Donner electronic drum sets are known for their affordability and quality. They offer a variety […] The post Donner Raises the Bar at NAMM 2023 Musical Instruments for All Levels appeared first on Geekazine.com.

At NAMM 2023, I stopped by IK Multimedia and got to check out their iLoud Precision 6 monitor speakers. These monitors are designed for professional-grade sound quality in any type of studio. And the stories I got from Alex on songs mixed with these are very eye opening. Precision monitors range in different sizes and […] The post Advanced Audio Production with iLoud Precision Monitor Speakers appeared first on Geekazine.com.

I had a great sit-down with Ryan from RØDE at NAB 2023. If you’re serious about podcasting, YouTube, or Livestreaming, then getting the right gear is important. And no three pieces of gear are more important than the RØDECasterDUO, the RØDE Streamer X, and the RØDE Wireless ME. The RØDECasterDUO The RØDECasterDUO is a smaller […] The post New from RØDE: RØDECaster DUO, Streamer X, Wireless ME appeared first on Geekazine.com.

The Positive Grid Spark Go is a small, portable guitar amplifier that packs a big punch. While at NAMM 2023, I got to hear it, and it didn’t sound like other mini amps. It had teeth. Features The Spark mini amp features a 5-watt speaker, and is a Class -D amplifier. The amp comes with […] The post Small and Portable: The Spark Go from Positive Grid appeared first on Geekazine.com.

Jamstik showed off their new Studio MIDI Guitars in new colors. I got to check one out at NAMM 2023 and tool around with the software. I first found out about Jamstik in 2015 during their crowdfund. They created a travel practice guitar with MIDI interface. Since then, the company has been growing and building […] The post I Check out the Jamstik Studio MIDI Guitar at NAMM 2023 appeared first on Geekazine.com.

Beyerdynamic, the world-renowned manufacturer of professional audio equipment, was at the 2023 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California showing off their line of microphones and new headphones. This included the new DT 900 PRO X studio headphones, and the MMX 106 studio microphone. The DT 900 PRO X studio headphones are the successor to the popular […] The post BeyerDynamics Microphones at NAMM appeared first on Geekazine.com.

The Endlesss Beat Machine is a new kind of music-making machine. It combines the creative freedom of a DAW with the fun and immediacy of an arcade game. It’s a powerful tool for producers, DJs, and musicians of all levels. Perfect for anyone who wants to make music in a new and exciting way. The […] The post The Endlesss Arcade Style Beat Machine appeared first on Geekazine.com.

Adobe has a new tool out in BETA right now. Adobe Podcast is a platform for organizing, creating, and publishing podcasts. It allows users to create audio content wherever they are, and bring it into the editor to cut out the ums and ahs. It’s still in BETA right now, but already it’s a powerful […] The post Adobe Podcast Online Editor Creates Podcasts in Minutes appeared first on Geekazine.com.

Loupedeck is a customizable controller that gives you functionality at your fingertips. From creating hotkey buttons, giving you dial controls and jog wheels, and a lot more. While at NAB 2022, we look at the Loupedeck Live, and the Loupedeck Creative Tool (CT). Loupedeck CT Designed in Findland, this is a 20-static button, 12 LCD […] The post Loupedeck CT and Loupedeck Live Customizable Controllers appeared first on Geekazine.com.

Bone conduction headsets are a great way to get your music or phone calls while keeping your ears open for external sounds. I use my Opencomm headset everyday when I run, then when I’m on daily Zoom calls. The newest headset is OpenRun Pro, which we saw at CES 2022. About OpenRun Pro A one-piece […] The post Shokz OpenRun Pro Bone Conduction Headset appeared first on Geekazine.com.

A regular question that gets asked – how can me and my bandmates play together when we are separated and shows are being cancelled? Live music online is a topic that Elk.Live is working on, and ready to release in Q4 of this year. What is Elk.Live This is a service with hardware that allows […] The post Elk.Live Brings Musicians Together to Play Online appeared first on Geekazine.com.

CME Pro launched a new device that turns your MIDI into a Bluetooth MIDI for your computer. They have come out with three different devices that will connect your keyboard, drums, horn, guitar, lights, or other items together without a cable. What is WIDI Master Bluetooth MIDI is a new wireless standard the MIDI Association […] The post WIDI Master Bluetooth 5.0 MIDI from CME Pro appeared first on Geekazine.com.

Maonocaster Lite S1 is a low-cost solution for recording podcasts, streaming, Clubhouse, and more. The unit can be run by itself, or connected to a computer (becoming the sound card). From there, you can control the microphones (up to 2), music from a 3.5mm jack, music from a Bluetooth connection, or the sound cart on […] The post Maonocaster AM200-S1 for Podcasts, Streaming appeared first on Geekazine.com.

Wireless microphones can add more to your show. MOVO wants to give creators options with wireless 2.4 Ghz microphones. The Edge DI is built for the smartphone, where you can do your livestreams, Youtube videos, podcasts, and more. MOVO EDGE DI Wireless The unit is a simple receiver dongle that attaches to the phone. Lightning […] The post MOVO Edge DI Wireless Microphone appeared first on Geekazine.com.

If you are a home producer trying to build up your plugins for your audio rigs, Nugen Audio has been creating more affordable plugins. Today, we talked about the Paragon Reverb, and Elements Stereoizer. Paragon Reverb This is a convolution reverb, using state of the art resynthesis – developed at the University of York. Change […] The post Paragon Reverb, Elements Stereoizer from Nugen Audio appeared first on Geekazine.com.

Everybody is working in different locations. More important, everyone is working with different software to make music. Beat Connect is a plugin that allows you to use your software to record, then send to the audio editor and the DAW of their choice to mix down. How Beat Connect Works The program is installed on […] The post Beat Connect DAW Plugin, Portable Vocal Booth, Audio Technica M50x BT appeared first on Geekazine.com.

Softube is a Swedish developer of music add-ons for editing. This year, they teamed up with Weiss to build a new EQ. At NAMM 2021, we learned about this new version of the software, the EQ1 by Weiss. Weiss EQ MP is a seven band mixing tools. Each band gives you a cut to boost […] The post Softube Weiss EQ MP is a Precision Tool for Audio Equalization appeared first on Geekazine.com.

At NAMM 2021, Yamaha showed off two new keyboards in the YC73 and YC88. These are ready for stage keyboards with many sounds at your fingertips. This is also a keyboard which can cater to the organ player. These keyboards join the YC61, which was introduced in 2020. The keyboards have balanced, weighted keys (73 […] The post Yamaha YC88 Stage Keyboard for with Drawbars for Organists appeared first on Geekazine.com.

MOVO is refreshing their product line for 2021, which includes new microphones, and devices for your video recording. MOVO VXR10-Pro This is MOVO’s best selling microphone. It’s a simple mic on a shock-mount that can be set on many different phones or DSLR cameras. A supercardioid microphone with battery-free design, this shotgun microphone will capture […] The post MOVO Updates their Product line for 2021 appeared first on Geekazine.com.

Yamaha showed off a new digital saxophone in the YDS-150. This is a hybrid instrument to bring ease of playing, and versatility to different woodwind users. A series of haptics, and the brass bell allow for a more real-feel playing. Features of the YDS-150 This horn is a hybrid, with a brass bell. The idea […] The post Yamaha YDS-150 Hybrid Digital Saxophone with Real Feel appeared first on Geekazine.com.

I talked with Hear Technologies about their newest product – the Switch Back M8RX at NAMM 2021. This is a Dante Audio Interface that is both a 2 channel pre-amp, and headphone monitoring system. Perfect for the musician that wants to mix their sound on-stage, or in studio. What is the M8RX? This is a […] The post Switch Back M8RX is a Dante Headphone Monitor and PreAmp appeared first on Geekazine.com.

Setting up your at home studio has gotten better for 2021, as TASCAM released a new line of personal recorders in their US-HR series. These are recorders for music, podcasting, voice-overs, and even those daily Zoom conference calls. Best part – you can use them on your computer, or iOS device. About the US-1x2HR, US-2x2HR, […] The post TASCAM US-HR Audio Recording Interfaces appeared first on Geekazine.com.

V-MODA announced the new M-200 ANC headphones, their first ever Bluetooth, active noise cancelling headphones with hybrid noise cancellation. I talked with V-MODA at CES 2021 to find out more. V-MODA M-200 ANC Specs The headphones are 40mm drivers with Neodymium magnets (copper clad aluminum coils). Frequency response is 10-40,000Hz, and Hi-Res audio certified (in […] The post V-MODA M-200 ANC Bluetooth Active Noise Cancelling Headphones appeared first on Geekazine.com.

Need a special keyboard that can sit on your desktop to make music? Got a drum layout you want to play with? Maybe also need a hotkey manager for your audio or video production. Sensel Morph has all that in this multi-touch controller. The Sensel Morph This is a multi-touch device, which can change it’s […] The post Sensel Morph is a Multi-Touch Controller Solution for Applications appeared first on Geekazine.com.

Shure has been working on some new audio devices for not only music listening, but also for daily conference calls. Refreshing the headphone line, and giving you a couple microphones so you sound better on Zoom or Microsoft Teams. At CES 2021, I talk with Sean about the Aonic 50 update, and John on the […] The post Shure Aonic 50 Headphones, Shure MV5C and MV7 Microphones appeared first on Geekazine.com.

If you use an iPad for page turns in your music, or using a computer for a teleprompter, this device is a great way to control the content so you don’t have to stop to make adjustments. Coda Music Technologies makes products for the iPad on stage. What is Coda Stomp This is a simple […] The post Coda Bluetooth Stomp Pedal appeared first on Geekazine.com.

As we switch to a more online meeting world, people are looking for easy cameras and microphones that won’t get in the way of these new video conversations. With a Wireless microphone, people have the ability to move around without being tethered down. Kimafun Wireless Headset/Lav Combo Kimafun is a 2.4 GHz wireless series of […] The post Kimafun Wireless 2.4 GHz Microphone and Lavalier Microphone System appeared first on Geekazine.com.

Last week, I was asked to compare some of my favorite Blue Microphones. I pulled out my 3 favorites, to show you how they sound. The Yeti, Nano, and Raspberry. Each of these microphones have their own use, and work for any podcaster, vlogger, YouTuber, or teleconference. Yeticaster The Yeti is a great microphone to […] The post Blue Microphones Yeticaster, Nano, Raspberry Comparison appeared first on Geekazine.com.

IK Multimedia has a great line of microphones that can improve your phone’s audio. I’ve used the handheld microphone in conference situations, and know how important it is to condense the ambient noise. Today, I’m looking at 3 iRig mics that can help you with your VLOG, interview, or whatever you plan to record. iRig […] The post iRig Mic Series to Get the Right Audio from Your Phone appeared first on Geekazine.com.

Creating music and podcasts has gotten even more portable with the iRig Pro Duo I/O. This interface, by IK Multimedia, allows you to record two tracks of separated audio into a phone or computer. It gives your smartphone a better way to use the microphone and wired headphones. The high quality dual-channel interface allows you […] The post iRig Pro Duo I/O Dual Audio Interface for Recording, Practice appeared first on Geekazine.com.

It is a good time to learn how to play an instrument. Piano is a fun thing to learn, and you can impress your friends by playing a couple favorite songs when it’s sitting in the corner at a party. The One is a keyboard company that makes several keyboards that help you learn to […] The post The One Keyboard Air Teaches You How to Play Piano appeared first on Geekazine.com.

I compare in-ear monitors from BASN, AS, KZ, and CCA to see if they match the performance from a pro in-ear headphone at a fraction of the price. The post Cheap In-Ear Monitor Showdown: 5 Driver In-Ear Monitors? appeared first on Geekazine.com.

A couple years ago, I got to talk with Singular Sound’s BeatBuddy at NAMM, and found out about this great product. Now it’s in the shop, and I am playing around with all the great songs I can play solo using it. What is BeatBuddy This is a pedal that adds a drummer to your […] The post BeatBuddy is a Drum Machine in a Guitar Pedal appeared first on Geekazine.com.

Geekazine has used and reviewed products from IK Multimedia for a few years now. Each product continues to show us that digital music is changing the way we record and perform music. Modo Drum is no different. This is a drum virtual instrument that allows you to create drum sounds, full kits, and studio-grade grooves […] The post Modo Drum Modeler Customizes Your Virtual Drum Sounds appeared first on Geekazine.com.

We all sing in the car. Why not give you the cool tools to make you sound like you’re at the Karaoke club? Better yet, do some recordings for your Car Karaoke channel. That is where Roxie comes in. I talk with them at CES 2020 about their system. What is Roxie? Roxie is a […] The post Roxie Car Karaoke Station Lets You Sing Along appeared first on Geekazine.com.

I’ve been playing through the iRig Micro Guitar Amp for a few weeks now, and it’s really grown on me. Similar to a Pig Nose Amp, but with added features like iOS and PC/Mac modeling, Aux input, and headphone jack, it’s the next level of guitar amp. Features of the iRig Micro Amp This 15 […] The post iRig Micro Guitar Amp for Practice, Busking appeared first on Geekazine.com.

Sometimes you need an amp to practice with. Something super portable with enough power to hear yourself. That is where the iRig micro amp from IK Multimedia comes in. You can plug in, and play.  About the iRig Micro Amp This is a 15W amplifier (7.5W on battery) with a 1×4″ full range speaker inside. […] The post iRig Micro Amp from IK Multimedia appeared first on Geekazine.com.

Practice guitars come in all shapes and sizes, but I like them when they feel like a regular guitar. That is what Jammy does – gives you that real guitar feel while being able to compact itself down for travel situations. And not an acoustic guitar, either. Full electric guitar (or acoustic) sounds. Get Jammy […] The post Jammy is a Practice Guitar with Real Strings and MIDI Control appeared first on Geekazine.com.

The products at IK Multimedia continue to get better and better with time. Pioneering guitar effect and amp modeling, you can now create any tone from a Mac or PC. And the interfaces allow you to connect.  IK Multimedia Axe I/O Axe I/O is a 2 in, 5 out audio interface. It can be used […] The post IK Multimedia Axe I/O Audio Interface appeared first on Geekazine.com.

There are many phone microphones on the market, but when you’re Shure, you want to make sure it’s one of the best. The MV88+ is one of the best for videographers, and VLOGers alike. It’s more than a microphone – it’s a video kit.  Sure MV88+ Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone This is a single microphone […] The post Shure MV88+ Video Kit is the Phone Microphone You Need appeared first on Geekazine.com.

The latest in Tascam digital audio recorders is the X series – DR-05x, DR-07x, and DR-40x mobile recording devices. All are available now for musicians, podcasters, filmmakers, and soundscapers.  Tascam DR-40X The Tascam DR-40X is the top dog from this list. It features unidirectional stereo microphones, 2 XLR-cobo series balanced input jacks, and a host […] The post Tascam DR-X Series Digital Audio Recorders appeared first on Geekazine.com.

While at NAMM, I got to check out the Aston Stealth microphone. I also sat down and talked with James Young at Aston Microphones to find out more about this new microphone with the built in shock mount, and switchable sound.  About Aston Stealth This is a large format dynamic microphone with a Class-A preamplifier […] The post Aston Stealth is 4 Microphones in One appeared first on Geekazine.com.