We know some people are still a big fan of analog stuff, but lets be realistic. It is expensive though it is good fun and addictive but fewer people use analog synths and drumcomputers. There are still some out there that really know what there are talking about and choose for the warmth and honoust feel of analog gear. Of course we support that but there is still a majority that needs to be educated about what sounds good and what sounds bad.

Therefore, we started this page with reviews and advice on certain VST plugins and hardware gear we think are the best to work with because of their tremendous innovation in generating very wide and full soundscapes, amazing drums, fantastic equalizing or extended mastering possibilities. (Although we don’t advice to do mastering by the artist himself because of the second opinion the master engineer can give to a track and his expensive gear for mastering only).

Help us build up a good page full of references for young artists. What tools should they buy and learn to work with?
Do you have a review of a certain VST or analog synth or other module, let us know.

Drumcomputers

TR-909

The Roland TR-909 is one of the most known drumcomputers out there. Originally they didn’t sell that good untill the first techno records where a huge succes. Discovery its history here. A full and flavoured review can be found here. The 909 is already 27 years old but still alive and kicking. There are expensive (about 1000 euro’s) but there’s a free version if you want a copy in your studio, just for fun & looks.

TR-808

How about the 808? Well, lets put some 3rd graders in a room with a 808 and see what happens.

Why is a TR-606 or TR-707 maybe a cheaper but good solution if you can’t afford their bigger brother?
 

Synths

…

Equalizers

…

Mastering tools

…