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These days there are quite a few portable recorders to purchase. ZOOM are back with a brand new portable recorder. The H8. Could this be the ultimate portable recorder?  The ZOOM H8 features include: 12 tracks recording simultaneously  Applications for Field recording, music & podcasting 4 mic inputs 2 XLR/ TRS combo connectors Free download license for Cubase LE & Wavelab cast  Touch Screen etc (Price is between £355-£419 at the time of writing this) If you are looking for a recorder that is suitable for field recording, music & podcasting then this is probably worth looking at. It does look impressive. Until next time Law OFFICIAL WEBSITE LW MUSIC SERVICES (Mixing & Mastering) TWITTER FACEBOOK (Law) FACEBOOK (LW Music Services) FACEBOOK (The Solar Project) YOUTUBE 

 In 2009 NATIVE INSTRUMENTS released their first ever MASCHINE. Over the years there has been a few updates to MASCHINE. Now in 2020, NATIVE INSTRUMENTS are back with their latest version of MASCHINE (known as MASCHINE PLUS+) MASCHINE PLUS+ is now Standalone (which means you don't need it connected to your computer).  Other features included: 2 Colour Screens 16 Pads 8 encoders 64 GB SD card (included) 32 GB internal flash storage (factory content & OS) WI-FI enabled  8GB sounds Around 8 instruments  Effects Expansions I think the fact that this is now standalone may appeal to more musicians etc. However, MASCHINE PLUS+ does not come cheap. The price is around £1099 (At the tine of writing this is available to pre-order) Until next time Law OFFICIAL WEBSITE LW MUSIC SERVICES (LW Music Services) TWITTER FACEBOOK (Law) FACEBOOK ( LW Music Services) FACEBOOK (The Solar Project) YOUTUBE 

After RADIOHEADS album 'OK COMPUTER', Thom Yorke wanted to take influence from ambient, electronic & jazz music etc. The album was made using modular synthesisers, brass, strings etc.  I remember when this album was released there were no singles or music videos, not many interviews or photoshoots with the band. RADIOHEAD were one of the first major acts to use the internet as a promotional tool. You could stream the album & watch short animated films etc.  It went to No 1 in the UK & USA. Jazz pianist 'RICK SIMPSON' has revisited RADIOHEAD'S 'KID A' album as a jazz album. It doesn't just feature piano. The album also features Double bass, Baritone & tenor saxophone & drums.  The album is available to purchase Oct 23rd 2020 Until next time Law OFFICIAL WEBSITE LW MUSIC SERVICES (Mixing & Mastering) TWITTER FACEBOOK (Law) FACEBOOK (LW Music Services) FACEBOOK (The Solar Project) YOUTUBE

In around 2016 NATIVE INSTRUMENTS released GUITAR RIG 5. I sometimes do use Guitar rig 5. To be honest it's not bad. The interface seems simple to use etc. NATIVE INSTRUMENTS have now announced GUITAR RIG 6.  The first thing I noticed when seeing this, is the interface. It seems to looker a lot more sharper & a lot better. You can now resize the interface easier. GUITAR RIG 6 (includes): 3 new Amps (Chicago, Fire Breather & Bass Invader) SOFTUBE RC 24 & RC48 (Reverb) SOFTUBE VC2A, VC76 & CC 160 (Compressors) CRUSH PACK (Dirt, Bite & Freak) MOD PACK (Choral, Flair & Phasis) Plus much more I pleased that NATIVE INSTRUMENTS have included SOFTUBE effects & the MOD PACK etc. I like the new interface as well. Will I upgrade to GUITAR RIG 6? I'll be honest it depends on price. If it's a good price then I may upgrade.  (GUITAR RIG 6 also comes with NATIVE INSTRUMENTS KOMPLETE 13) Until next time Law OFFICIAL WEBSITE LW MUSIC SERVICES (Mixing & Maste...