Review | Jan 15, 2021 by Hollin Jones

IK bundles 70 of its premium FX and processors into a virtual rack system with a few tricks up its sleeve. Hollin Jones took it for a spin…

Tutorial | Jan 12, 2021 by Hollin Jones

Arranging on a laptop can present unique challenges. Hollin Jones shares 5 of his top tips for making laptop life easier.

Tutorial | Jan 04, 2021 by Hollin Jones

A great vocal makes a track the best it can be. Here are five things to remember to make your vocal tracks really shine.

Review | Dec 29, 2020 by Hollin Jones

2020 saw a heavy focus on classic synth recreations, scoring collections and ever more advanced instrument designs. Here’s 9 of the best…

Review | Dec 26, 2020 by Hollin Jones

Despite the global pandemic, closure of factories and general mayhem, 2020 has seen some great, new MIDI controllers announced and/or released. Here's nine of our favorites (in no particular order).

Tutorial | Dec 23, 2020 by Hollin Jones

Working from home studios can mean some compromises when it comes to making noise. Here are 5 things to think about when mixing on headphones.

Tutorial | Dec 20, 2020 by Hollin Jones

Upgrading your computer hardware means more speed, but it comes at a price. Here are 5 ways you can speed up your music system for free!

Review | Dec 16, 2020 by Hollin Jones

Get your retro arcade fix with the latest addition to Teenage Engineering’s Capcom series of Pocket Operators. Hollin Jones fires up the PO-133.

Tutorial | Dec 15, 2020 by Hollin Jones

Getting a great string sound doesn’t mean spending a fortune. Hollin Jones shows you some pro tips for processing and mixing strings in Cubase.

Tutorial | Dec 07, 2020 by Hollin Jones

Making videos for your music might sound like a big, expensive production. But here are some ways you can do it on the cheap, or even for free…

Review | Nov 19, 2020 by Hollin Jones

UVI’s World Suite gets a major upgrade and brings instruments from the farthest flung parts of the globe to your DAW. Hollin Jones took it for a spin…

Tutorial | Nov 16, 2020 by Hollin Jones

Tired of your loop collection? Cubase has some amazing tools built right in that can help you refresh them. Hollin Jones shows you how it’s done…

Review | Nov 10, 2020 by Hollin Jones

As mobile devices like laptops, phones and iPads get ever more powerful, here are five great additions to your music-making setup.

Review | Oct 27, 2020 by Hollin Jones

AKAI’s MPC Beats DAW features a wealth of MIDI and audio recording options focused around the company’s unique workflow. Hollin Jones fired it up…

Review | Oct 22, 2020 by Hollin Jones

If you’ve ever wanted to hear recorded music in its purest form, OLLO Audio might have just the ticket. Hollin Jones road tests the S4X Reference Headphones.