All posts by Mikey Backpack

Should I Buy It? – VPS Avenger Review

Should I Buy It? – VPS Avenger Review This week Yeuda covers the VPS Avenger, also known as the Vengeance Producer Suite Avenger. This plugin is by and large he most comprehensive production tool ever created. Of the products we’ve covered, it’s the first to receive a full 10 out of 10 rating. It’s a synthesizer, it’s a production suite, it’s everything you’ve ever wanted. Watch the video below to hear Yeuda’s stance on it, and read below that for a quick tutorial.   su_youtube_advanced url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M01WAZXlV2A&feature=youtu.be” width=”400″ height=”200″ rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes”   su_divider top=”no” divider_color=”#d2d2d2″ size=”1″   su_box title=”VPS Avenger Rating: 10/10″ style=”glass” box_color=”#333333″ su_row su_column size=”1/2″ Pros: – An immense amount of modulation sources – A wide section of sound engines – Built-In Vengeance Effects – The Built-in Drum machine comes with great drum kits and patterns – One of the biggest most capable synths out there /su_column su_column size=”1/2″ …

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Best Laptop for Music Production 2020

Best Laptop for Music Production 2020 Modern problems call for modern solutions, and there isn’t anything more versatile and useful than a laptop. A laptop is a key component of your music production setup, especially if you want to be mobile. Just one month into the new year, 2020, there is a lot to be excited about when it comes to technology and laptops. In this article, we will tell you what things to look for in your search then provide a list of the best laptops for music production today. Beat Lab Academy is an Amazon Affiliate and we’ll earn commission on any purchases you make via the links below. The products on the links are endorsements for that specific product model just an option we are sharing with you. su_divider top=”no” divider_color=”#d2d2d2″ size=”1″ What to Look For   It should go without saying, but you need to keep …

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Should I Buy It? – United Plugins Review

Should I Buy It? – United Plugins Review In this week’s episode of “Should I Buy It?” Yeuda takes a look at five plugins under the United Plugins umbrella. United Plugins is a cohort oof plugin developers that banded together, they are – FireSonic, Sounddevice Digital, JMG Sound, and MeldaProduction. We’ve covered MeldaProduction’s products in the past on the blog, so this time we’re going at it with a new perspective. Watch the review video below, and read the breakdown below that.   su_youtube_advanced url=”https://youtu.be/J_mNQMRunBo” width=”400″ height=”200″ rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes”   su_divider top=”no” divider_color=”#d2d2d2″ size=”1″ Breakdowns su_box title=”Front DAW Rating: 8.5/10″ style=”glass” box_color=”#333333″ su_row su_column size=”1/2″ Pros: – Simple and straight forward plugin – Sutble (That might be a good thing) /su_column su_column size=”1/2″ Cons: – Too subtle (Still might be a good thing) /su_column su_divider top=”no” divider_color=”#d2d2d2″ size=”1″ Get FrontDaw for $53 here. /su_row /su_box     The first plugin …

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Should I Buy It? – Parawave Rapid Review

Should I Buy It? – Parawave Audio Rapid Review In this edition of Should I Buy It? Yeuda takes a dive into the multi-faceted synthesizer – Rapid. Parawave audio is the company responsible for this incredible softsynth, and they really went above and beyond here. Rapid is a plugin that combines the output of eight individual synthesizer layers, each of these layers can be modulated, effected, morphed, and mangled. The result is an enormous synthesizer that required our longest video yet, a whopping 30 minutes, and will certainly fill any synth void you have. Watch the video review below, and read our breakdown after that.   su_youtube_advanced url=”https://youtu.be/ssWrrQZ24eo” width=”400″ height=”200″ rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes”   su_box title=”Parawave Audio Rapid Rating: 9/10″ style=”glass” box_color=”#333333″ su_row su_column size=”1/2″ Pros: – Oscillator FX are versatile, creative and visualized – 10000 frames wavetable (very high resolution) – Bit Crusher Talk mode is awesome – The multi-band saturator …

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How to Use a Synthesizer: The Basics

How to Use a Synthesizer: The Basics Music is something that everyone enjoys. Whether you are someone who enjoys playing a musical instrument while you are alone at home or you enjoy having an audience, you ought to know the different ways on how you can improve your craft. The secret to becoming a good musician is to put your effort and time into improving yourself. But aside from that, knowing some easier ways to create something that is better than the conventional should also be part of your checklist. There is no better instrument to use than the synthesizer when attempting to go beyond the convention. A synthesizer opens an entire world of audio possibilities up to you. What is a synthesizer? Well, in this article we’ll go over the basics and introduce you to the incredible tool so widely used today in music. What is a Synthesizer? A …

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Should I Buy It? – House of Kush Review

Should I Buy It? – House of Kush Review This week we’ve got a real treat for you, we’ll be covering more than half of Kush Audio’s entire lineup of audio plugins. Kush Audio has been in the game awhile and they have always created high-quality products, so, we decided to try out as much as of the product line as we could. In the video below Yeuda goes over NINE plugins that range from mixing tools like EQs and compressors to Harmonic sweeteners and a Reverb. He gives you realtime examples on a track he’s been producing. Watch below, and read our breakdown below that.   su_youtube_advanced url=”https://youtu.be/3Cjllg8b3WA” width=”400″ height=”200″ rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes”   su_box title=”Novatron Rating: 8.5/10″ style=”glass” box_color=”#333333″ su_row su_column size=”1/2″ Pros: – Unique Attack and Release stages that can morph between different compressor models – Factory Presets show off the compressor capabilities, from light compression to fat …

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