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Pitch & stutter wonder box Cableguys TimeShaper Want stutter, reverse, scratch, tap-tap or glitch effects? TimeShaper makes everything possible and even more: the module is a real wonder box for loosening up drum loops, creating fills and build-ups or completely twisting sequences or vocals. You can draw in any curves for stutter, repeat or pitch effects - individually for up to three bands. Download: see page 9 | Info: cableguys.com win | mac 54 brute JoMoX drum kits Speedrum #02 Alpha Base She is rough and loud, likes to spread herself thin and compromise is taboo for her. What sounds like the neighbor from a nightmare is a dream come true for Techno enthusiasts, Trap producers and EBM lovers. These 54 kits provide you with an authentic alpha base for…

The common thread: Beat issue 10/2024 For many years, Beat has been inspiring its readers not only with practical and musical topics, but above all with the tight integration of editorial content. From the very beginning, Beat has been about creating, about the structured building of ideas and the common thread – in the magazine as well as in the tracks. This navigator shows you the highlights of this issue andallows you to see the big picture. Portrait: Galliano Galliano, one of the defining bands of the London Acid Jazz movement of the late 1980s and early 1990s, is making a surprise return after 27 years with their new album “Halfway Somewhere”. We conducted an interview with frontman Rob Gallagher and gained exciting insights into the reasons for the comeback,…

96 connections for each rack in one patch panel The TT-Phone studio patch panel from Sommer-Cable offers an innovative solution for analog and digital music and home studios as well as broadcasting stations. The high packing density and robust design guarantee a long service life even under demanding conditions. The sockets are equipped with palladium-silver plated, self-cleaning contacts that ensure excellent signal transmission. Each socket has five solder lugs to enable flexible connections. For easy handling, the patch panel offers labeling devices at the top and bottom with 9 mm high paper strips so that you can always keep an eye on your cabling. An integrated strain relief bracket on the rear additionally protects the connections. The PBA1-TT96-S patch panel with only 1U (height unit) offers a space-saving solution with…

Beat/On October 22, it‘s that time again: Studioszene, the community trade fair, is back. First of all, tell us what Studioszene is and what we can expect? Marc / The studio scene is the community event for all Audio Engineers, Producers, Home Recorders and Songwriters, no matter what level they are at. It‘s all about Producing, Recording, Mixing and Mastering. It is once again taking place at the Hamburg Messe in conjunction with the LEaT Convention. At the Studioszene area, there are numerous exhibitors whose gear you can check out and product specialists you can ask questions of, as well as lessons from manufacturers who present their products in an application on site. The highlights are, of course, our Masterclasses, in which established Producers and Audio Engineers take a deep…

Improve mixing skills In his Masterclass, Warren Huart shows how you can improve your mixing skills by practicing consistently and working with different genres and styles to broaden your understanding of various soundscapes. 23 October 2024, 16:30 [1] Complex songs The Producer and Songwriting Duo of Julia Bergen and David Bonk show you how the fascinating and complex songs of the Hamburg singer and artist, Berq, are created. His music captivates with its elaborate sound design. 22 October 2024, 11:00 [4] Successful radio songs In this Masterclass, Kalli Reinhardt (Lena, Nico Santos) takes you into the world of Artificial Intelligence and shows how he has already used AI vocals in radio hits without anyone noticing. He explains what AI-generated vocals are and how they are changing music. 23 October 2024,…

6.000 listeners are already on board! You too? Episode #39 with Cordial Copper, connectors, creativity A cable is a copper wire inside a protective sheathing. Nothing could look more simple. Nevertheless, few products are surrounded by more misunderstandings and half-truths. What is the difference between a cheap no-name cable and a pair which sets you back €70,000? It‘s hardly surprising that even experienced musicians are confused. If you want to improve your own studio, you will need to ask yourself a few questions: „Simple“ copper or oxygen-free copper? Jacks made of gold or silver? PVC, high-quality plastics or natural materials? How thick should the sheating-, how long does the cable need to be? Do I require an individual solution for each connection or is there a cable for every occasion?…