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Kemper 2.0 has arrived. Opinions?

invalid@example.com (julianbre) — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:09:18 +0000

After waiting for about a year, Kemper 2.0 is finally here. Opinions so far?
All I can hear is about a 1% difference. Very subtle. Mostly in the highs. Must have increased sampling from 6K and above and smoothed out the 11K spike. Seems to be more touch responsive as well.

I'm actually relieved. Means I don't have to rush out and buy a new Kemper for a while. I'll upgrade but it can wait for now.

Mobile a/v recording setup?

invalid@example.com (Rolfy) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:01:43 +0000

I am a complete newbie where portable recording is concerned, so please be patient and gentle with me

I am looking to buy a mobile audio and video recording rig that I can travel with and my budget is around 3000 $/€ but could go higher if I can make payments on it. I mostly want to be sure it is pristine, highest quality audio recordings or whats the point to waste this money. Is it possible?

I am more concerned with the audio side of this because I know video cameras can cost...

Mobile a/v recording setup?

Pop filter for top addressed microphone??

invalid@example.com (canbi) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:20:25 +0000

Does anything like this even exists??

MathAudio updates Chromatic Tuner plugin to v2.0.0

invalid@example.com (PulseWave) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:59:34 +0000

MathAudio updates Chromatic Tuner plugin to v2.0.0 - Mar 2, 2026

MathAudio has announced an update to its audio plugin for tuning guitars and other string musical instruments.

Version 2.0.0 of Chromatic Tuner brings support for automatic scaling for 4k monitors, manual window resizing (drag the bottom right corner of the window), and the plugin is now available in CLAP...

MathAudio updates Chromatic Tuner plugin to v2.0.0

NI Audio 6 Spdif jacks

invalid@example.com (ManMythMaschine) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:54:11 +0000

After a year that I bought this interface I tried to use it's RCAs in the back and I only heard very low mix of distorted/+whitenoise signal I thought maybe my unit is faulty but just searched online and I was not the only one having the exact same issue...
The thing is I tried in reason, FL and bitwig and windows control panel settings but same results
I read that each one of this I/o's are both in and outs and that was the weirdest part for me that I can't even configurate/routing them to...

NI Audio 6 Spdif jacks

Musical Beings Tembo: this magnetic drum machine turns the whole family into beatmakers

invalid@example.com (PulseWave) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:03:55 +0000

Musical Beings Tembo: this magnetic drum machine turns the whole family into beatmakers - Feb 24, 2026

Musical Beings Tembo is a new family-friendly drum machine with real-time sampling capabilities, programmed with magnets.

In recent years, there has been an increasing number of electronic instruments designed not just for us technically gifted people but for the whole family. They have very hands-on concepts and can be used by kids, parents, or even your...

Musical Beings Tembo: this magnetic drum machine turns the whole family into beatmakers

Intermodulation in compressor pedal - any solution?

invalid@example.com (sono) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:19:02 +0000

This is about the Keeley Compressor Plus pedal. I have 5 pedals from different brands, 3 of them does the same, but I need the Keeley the most.

It suffers from terrible intermodulation. Becomes audible when you play intervals around frets 20-24. No matter what interval you play, you hear a 3rd phantom note appearing, sometimes being distorted. The note is always lower than the fundamentals of the interval.

Here is an example, I picked in a manner to exaggerate the problem:...

Intermodulation in compressor pedal - any solution?

Tc Electronic Finalizer Express

invalid@example.com (Kate Middleton) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:03:32 +0000

thinking about getting the finalizer express for the studio for mastering. i usually master inside the DAW with plugins but now it feels like what if hardware will make it sound slightly better/

anyone who owns or tried tc finalizer unit... what is your opinion overall?

TC Electronic | Product | FINALIZER EXPRESS

Battle of the dynamics - help me choose!

invalid@example.com (Manolo P) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:15:26 +0000

Hey everyone! I'm torn between buying three different dynamic microphones

57, SM7B, or beta52

I have a drum recording session coming up and I need a kick drum mic. Obviously, the beta52 IS a kick drum mic, but the other two could also have their advantages. The sm57's being the price (if it's good enough to mic a kick drum and maybe fatten it with a trigger). The SM7B I'm intrested in because it's use for vocals as well.

I already own a 57, two sdcs, and a Rode NT1ss (i've tried it on...

Battle of the dynamics - help me choose!

Any Kemper user still on here?

invalid@example.com (julianbre) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:38:47 +0000

Any Kemper user still here? Don't see many post about them any more. Any good Kemper groups to join? If so, send me a PM.

Are people still liking their Tonex? I've tried it several times and just doesn't move me.

Now this is cool, Fractal Audio just released the Icon plugin. An Axe-Fx in plugin format. Can't wait to try it out when they release the Marshall version.

My mic has weird frequency dip at 12 kHz...

invalid@example.com (canbi) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:08:49 +0000

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Aodyo Instruments Loom: multidimensional MPE MIDI controller: development update

invalid@example.com (PulseWave) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:08:51 +0000

Aodyo Instruments Loom: multidimensional MPE MIDI controller: development update - February 10, 2026

Aodyo Instruments Loom is a new portable, multidimensional MPE controller designed for touch, slide, strum, and trigger signals, now on Kickstarter.

Last November, it was announced that Aodyo Instruments had been revived by the French company INODESIGN. In...

Aodyo Instruments Loom: multidimensional MPE MIDI controller: development update

ALESIS QUADRAVERB

invalid@example.com (wasgedn) — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:19:39 +0000

what is it bout that SHADOWS

with shadows without

ESI Xsynth review: super-slim all-in-one MIDI keyboard with polysynth

invalid@example.com (PulseWave) — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:17:30 +0000

ESI Xsynth review: super-slim all-in-one MIDI keyboard with polysynth - February 1, 2026

ESI Xsynth review: this super-slim keyboard packs everything you actually need—a MIDI controller, polyAT keys, an audio interface, and a polysynth.

There was a time when companies offered MIDI keyboards with built-in synthesizers and audio interfaces at no extra cost. All-in-one devices like the Novation XioSynth or X-Station come to my mind.

Such clever devices had been...

ESI Xsynth review: super-slim all-in-one MIDI keyboard with polysynth

Advice on MOTU M2 for Windows

invalid@example.com (mrpsanter) — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:56:46 +0000

Hi guys/gals,

I'm interested to buy this audio interface for my PC (Win11) and would be happy if you could provide some insights/feedback, if the interface is reliable and so on.

I already checked some threads here but these are at least 5 years old so not really relevant.

I also already have a good idea of the general consensus about this interface (Win + Mac) thanks to the usual Ai so no need to paste me anything from there.

Thanks for your feedback.

Donner Starrykey-37: the all-in-one MIDI keyboard with FM synth we already know

invalid@example.com (PulseWave) — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 19:31:26 +0000

Donner Starrykey-37: the all-in-one MIDI keyboard with FM synth we already know - January 24, 2026

NAMM 2026: Donner Starrykey-37 is a MIDI keyboard with a MIDI sequencer, an audio interface, Bluetooth, and an FM synth engine, but wait a second…

At NAMM 2025, the Chinese company Donner showcased the Essential L1 Synthesizer. Full review...

Donner Starrykey-37: the all-in-one MIDI keyboard with FM synth we already know

Help me understand frequency response

invalid@example.com (canbi) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:58:27 +0000

Assume microphone frequency range is up to 19 kHz.

Manufacturer provides frequency response graph up to 20 kHz, where this frequency is easily reached.

What will happen with the remaining 1 kHz of difference?
It disappears? Cut offs magically? Is 20 kHz an "industry standard" in terms of frequency response graphs and it's an estimation?

Any recommendations for IEM's for mixing or general music listening?

invalid@example.com (AiRiCk) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:21:53 +0000

Hi, I found myself drawn into IEM's (in ear monitors). Does anyone have recommendations for a set for critical and/or leisure listening since there are soooo many out there to chose from? Budget < 1200 USD.

Studio Monitors Adams<->Neumann

invalid@example.com (spheric) — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 23:07:44 +0000

Cant decide what monitors i should get for my homestudio once i move to a new place.

1. The room is basically gonna be used only for my pc/music stuff (and clothing storage for the mrs. lol), so im gonna be able to *lightly* treat the room, nothing spectacular tho.

2. Gonna be farily small room around 20-25qm

3. Im no pro by any means, just doing it for the love of being creative.

4. Most of the music i make, i would put it somewhere between rominimal and microhouse(?) stuff like silat...

Studio Monitors Adams<->Neumann

I have a favor for SE Electronics V7 microphone owners...

invalid@example.com (canbi) — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:13:00 +0000

I'm planning to buy it and I have a favor if you own it:

Can you please record a 48kHz WAV sample of voice/instrument?
Only that, nothing more — no postprocessing, only raw thing..

I couldn't find any samples using it on FreeSound so I decided to take my steps there

Thanks