When musical inspiration hits, it's vital to get it recorded before it disappears. Handheld recorders like Tascam's DR-07 MkII recorder and or Zoom's new H2n Handy Recorder are useful in this regard, ...

Most songwriters will agree that when inspiration hits, it's vital to get it down fast. Roland's new MP3/WAV handheld recording device, the R-05, could help capture that magic moment before it slips ...

The only things certain in life are death, taxes, and running out of inputs for all the instruments and microphones you want to connect for any given music project. That may not be everyone’s ...

You iPhone is pretty handy for making quick audio recordings. Many musicians use the Voice Memos app, and some have upgraded to Music Memos. Unfortunately, the ...

Whether your band is into hip-hop, J-pop or Latin rock you'll sound more potent if at least some of you are recorded playing live together. That pint-sized 2x2 audio interface sitting next to your ...

Tech "It's the most influential drum machine ever created – and has likely featured on more records than any other": A history of Roland drum machines, from the TR-77 to the TR-1000 Electronic Drums ...

The inspiration for a song can surface whether or not your full studio is available, and Roland has a solution for those spur-of-the-moment sessions. The music pioneer has introduced a free Zentracker ...

The Roland AeroCaster VCR-01 is a handy little video and audio mixer that can handle four smartphones wirelessly to create slick livestreaming or recording performances. Podcasts are among the most ...