Tag: audio
Spotify Hates Albums. Here’s How to Fix That
I wish there were more options here. For example, it would be great if the end of one album could result in the start...
Sonos Finally Has Headphones and We’re Excited
Itâs true that âbefore the pandemicâ is a hazy time, an era in which itâs difficult to pin down chronology with any certainty. So...
The Artiphon Chorda Can Help Anyone Make Decent Music
Artiphon’s whole thing is making simple musical instruments that focus on delivering instant gratification. They’re sneaky gateways to the nerdy world of MIDI polyphonic...
These SVS Bookshelf Speakers Offer Clear Sound and Clean Looks
In the confusing cacophony of speaker brands, types, and models, it’s good for audio folks like me to have a back-pocket recommendation that consistently...
These Pricey Yamaha Speakers Are Tonally Bright but Visually Moving
The bright bounce of a Yamaha grand piano holds a special place in the soundtrack of my youth. As a young performer and singer,...
The Beats Solo 4 Skip Extra Features in Favor of Great...
There’s not much to the new Beats Solo 4 headphones at first glance. Starkly missing in this $200 package is any form of noise...
The Brane X Speaker Is Small, but It Sounds Like a...
Bass is foundational. A dedicated speaker capable of reproducing convincing bass and sub-bass not only makes music and films feel more authentic, but can...
Why Loopy Pro Is the Best iPad Recording Software Around
For pros and power users who nerd out about things like MIDI mapping, sequencing and automation, Loopy Pro is a wonderland of customization...
Meris’ Mercury X Is The One Reverb Pedal to Rule Them...
I am, by nature, a skeptic. When something generates a lot of hype, I often reflexively cast doubt on it. Few effects pedals...
Rotel’s RAS-5000 Is A Great Network Amp That Needs a Killer...
Network amplifiers are springing up everywhere these days, and why shouldn’t they be? A single device that facilitates everything from your favorite streaming...