Blackstar have released a new MIDI/USB Foot controller and it’s unexpectedly awesome. Foot controllers aren’t something musicians get excited about often but this one manages to get a lot of things right (including the sub $300 AUD price) and it genuinely fills a niche in
Akai has released MPC Beats, a new beat making software studio designed around the famous MPC hardware workflow for free download. It comes with a 2GB sample library of loops, one-shots and built-in virtual instruments to get you started, plus you can install MPC Beats
Whether they’re a gear nerd or a gear noob, the type of gear an artist uses has a huge impact on their signature sound. In this regular series called My Gear, Noisegate picks the brains of exciting and diverse artists for a behind-the-scenes scoop on
It’s a crux point of modern life that we’re all time poor. Splitting time between work, study, traffic, relationships, family — whatever it is, our own personal hobbies and aspirations can often take a back seat. If you’re finding it difficult to find the time
In episode 1 we looked at setting up your studio session with Ableton Live, AKG Lyra microphone and JBL-104BT monitor and in episode 2 it was time to record. Now that the podcast is recorded, it needs to be processed before it can be uploaded.
Last month we learned that everyone’s favourite Ableton love-fest ‘Loop Summit 2020’ has been postponed until April 2021, but that doesn’t mean you need to cancel your Loop Weekend plans. Ableton have used the opportunity to take a different, more pandemically appropriate approach with ‘A
In episode 1 we looked at setting up your studio session with Ableton Live, AKG Lyra microphone and JBL-104BT monitors, now that we’ve got our podcast studio set up, it’s time to record. Before that happens, it’s important to understand the features of the
Berlin-based certified Ableton Live trainer Madeleine Bloom is a constant source of inspiration to the Ableton Live users in the team here at Noisegate, and her latest free download is a doozy. 3 fully macro’d MIDI effect racks that will take a simple one-note midi
So it looks like this Corona Virus lockdown is gonna drag on huh? Here’s a follow-up to my last article; 10 Ableton Live Tips to Keep the Creative Juices Flowing While in Lockdown, coming at you with another 10 tips to keep you inspired. Check
Episode 1: Setting up your studio session with Ableton Live, AKG LYRA microphone and JBL-104BT monitors This mini-series will help turn your ideas for your podcast or audio content and make them a reality. This first episode covers the essentials and what you need to