Music News WATCH: Tame Impala’s new video for ‘My Old Way’s’ is total gear porn by Tammy Moir ‘My Old Ways,’ lifted from Deadbeat, is a gem of a clip. Tame Impala’s new visualizer for ‘My Old Ways’ is an analog fever dream packed with synths, tape machines,…
News Pro Audio Akai’s MPC Live III has landed – and it’s a DAWless dream by Tammy Moir Akai’s MPC Live III has landed: standalone production and performance, no computer needed. The next-gen Akai MPC Live III has officially landed, and it’s a serious contender for anyone over…
Music Less Gear, More Genius: Alexander White’s Minimalist Studio Setup by Alex Cooper Alexander White on how a stripped-down approach fuels his creative process—and why an Avalon 737, a trusty SM7b, and the right collaborators are all he needs. My studio setup is…
Music News Raindrop dropped into Sounds Easy to give us a sneak peek of ‘Breath’ – and it’s all about those synths by Tammy Moir Raindrop takes his obsession with Synths and Drum Machines to the next level, dropping a special preview of ‘Breath’ using only gear from Sounds Easy Sydney Based artist and producer,…
Books Magazine News Happy Mag Issue 18: The Pro Audio Issue by Tammy Moir In this issue, we’re spotlighting Australia’s top producers, brand spanking new studios, and gear that’s shaping the future of sound Gracing the cover of Issue 18, is Fletcher Matthews, who…
News Complete studio solutions at Sounds Easy by Tammy Moir Continuing the innovative approach to retail and showcasing products, Sounds Easy are the official Australian importer for Triad Orbit , Soundbox Acoustic Solutions and De-Fi Studio Gear. In their latest…
News Pro Audio Sounds Easy: The Ultimate Gear Playground for Creatives by Tammy Moir Walk into Sounds Easy, and you’re not just entering a music shop—you’re stepping into a creative playground. This isn’t your typical cluttered music store; it’s a sleek, carefully curated space…
News Pro Audio Koala Audio – the gods of all things pro audio have dropped a massive EOFY sale by Tammy Moir Take advantage of the killer Pro Audio deals at Koala Audio’s EOFY sale Koala Audio’s EOFY sale is an opportunity to turn your studio space from drab to fab without…
Music Rett Smith takes a tour of the gear behind upcoming album ‘A Weighted Remorse’ by Tom Disalvo A deep-dive into the amps, pedals, and guitars that birthed Rett Smith’s upcoming album ‘A Weighted Remorse’. As we’ve seen from his recent string of singles, Rett Smith is somewhat…
Music Take a tour through the gear Ratarue used to create ‘Steam’ by Happy Ratarue sifts through the ample gear required for his kaleidoscopic 2023 track, ‘Steam’. By now we hope you’re all across ‘Steam’, the kaleidoscopic and genre-defying track from Austin’s Ratarue. At…
Music Take a look at the music gear that informs JAZEI’s artistry by Tom Disalvo From his go-to plugins to his musical inspirations, we’re taking a look at the gear and sounds that inspire JAZEI’s artistry. JAZEI grew up listening to a wide range of…
News Pro Audio Engineering The Sound: WesAudio’s Hyperion Eclipse & Prometheus Eclipse 500 Series EQS by Happy Join us as we delve into a large chunk of audio gear from the WesAudio 500 Series suite Today, at Noise Machines, our focus turns to a collection of cutting-edge audio…
Music Delve into the practical toolkit of punk artist DINNERSWORTH by Tammy Moir This gear list isn’t extravagant; it’s the practical toolkit of a punk artist reshaping the genre with genuine artistry. Since ’16, Blake Deneweth, a Twin Cities, MN troubadour, has been…
