Few compressors have had the impact of the 1176. Originally designed by Bill Putnam and introduced in the late 1960s, the 1176 was one of the first major solid-state limiting amplifiers, built around FET gain reduction rather than tubes. That…
SuperBooth 2026: Gear, Weirdness, Wonderful People, and Why Berlin Still Feels Different
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2cXa_1Ap5IVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: SuperBooth 2026 This Might Be The Coolest Gear Show On Earth… (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2cXa_1Ap5I) There is something beautifully different about SuperBooth. The first time I came here was back in 2019, and I had…
Warm Audio Fen-tone at Andertons: A Blind Shootout with a Classic Twist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDI33EY_naI&feature=youtu.beVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Blind SHOOT Out – @WarmAudioOfficial Fen-tone VS 121 Shootout At @andertons (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDI33EY_naI&feature=youtu.be) Popping back into Andertons felt like visiting family. Lee Anderton and I slipped straight into that familiar British banter about…
1176 Shootout: Originals vs Clones, Six Flavours You Can Actually Hear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCs_2H_fx90Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: 1176 SHOOTOUT: Originals vs Clones, Six Flavours You Can Actually Hear (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCs_2H_fx90) This review was carried out by our friend, engineer and producer Shelby Logan Warne at her studio Sensible Music in King’s Cross, London.…
Warm Audio Mic Shootout: A Deep Dive Into Microphone Selection
Warm Audio Mic Shootout: A Deep Dive into Microphone Selection Microphones play a crucial role in music production, impacting the overall sound and feel of recordings. This article delves into the intricacies of microphone selection, drawing from an insightful…
Warm Audio Warm Bender Review: Versatile & Iconic Fuzz Sounds
Pedals like the Warm Audio Warm Bender are game-changers in the world of guitar effects. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just beginning your journey, finding the right fuzz pedal can help you define your sound. This Warm Audio Warm…
Warm Audio RingerBringer Review: Exploring Experimental Tones
The Warm Audio RingerBringer marries the essence of historic audio effects with the demands of today’s music scene. Each feature, from its analog circuitry to user-focused controls, underscores a dedication to quality and versatility. Let’s unpack what sets the RingerBringer…