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When it comes to studio monitors, you can't beat these bad boys.

Here is the Computer Music summary of them:

The KRK Rokit 5s are the smallest monitors in the G2 line, with 6-inch and 8-inch models available as well. We found them pretty easy to position, and they work well on a desk, but they’re at their best on stands, naturally.

The stereo image is good and the top end is detailed. There’s a nice soft dip in the upper mid-range and slightly forward bass (which makes the monitors more exciting to use), with a pleasing tonality that doesn't fatigue.

The bass is surprisingly deep and solid, making the Rokit 5s good for dance, rock, hip-hop and other ‘punchy’ styles, but lighter material is handled well, too. When mixing, subtleties such as the articulation of the bass guitar come across fine, and it’s easy to appreciate the results of tweaking effects.

Pleasing and pretty consistent, with no nasty surprises in the bass end, these are great little monitors for the price.

http://SoundsAndGear.com - checking out the latest library from Eduardo Tarilonte, Shevannai, Voices of the Elves. This is a vocal library made for Kontakt and Kontakt Player geared towards film/media composers or anyone looking for a very unique and high quality vocal instrument.

I love sound design stuff like this!  There is more to music than just rap and hip hop...making some crazy orchestral piece can be just as rewarding.

http://SoundsAndGear.com back with another sound demo for SynthMaster, today I'm showing the Aiyn Zahev Expansion number 1. This expansion comes with 50 presets for SynthMaster and has an edgy electronic feel. You can get it from the SynthMaster website for 15 bucks.

Review: Arturia MiniBrute analog synthesizer

Saint Joe checking out the awesome little analog synthesizer from Arturia called the MiniBrute.

This is a fully analog synthesizer with a Steiner-Parker filter, CV in/out, MIDI, and USB, all in a nice 25 key aluminium case.

Looks dope, especially for a producer on the road!

A tutorial for ya...showing you how to make your beats sound more professional.

Check it out!

Review: Superstar O Virus Ti2 patch library for Kontakt

Saint Joe checking out a collection of Virus Ti2 patches for Kontakt from Superstar O.

Looks cool!

Native Beat Making with Maschine

Raw Cutz dusty hip hop sample website

Saint Joe giving an overview of the new Raw Cutz website from the folks behind E-quipped/E-lab and Loopmasters. If you like raw, dusty, gritty Hip Hop samples, drums, and chords, you will love these kits.

Reviews coming soon!

Beat making tips, for music producers.

Symbolic One S1 drum collection from iStandard Producers - BoomAndBap.com

Saint Joe checks out the official drum sample kit by Symbolic One aka "S1", from iStandard Producers.

He notes that this library seems to work well for many urban, Pop, and R&B styles. 

Might have to check this out, I need some new drum sounds!