Hollin Jones

Hollin Jones

Hollin Jones was classically trained as a piano player but found the lure of blues and jazz too much to resist. Graduating from bands to composition then production, he relishes the chance to play anything with keys. A sometime lecturer in videographics, music production and photography post production, Hollin has been a freelance writer on music technology and Apple topics for well over a decade, along the way publishing several books on audio software. He has been lead writer at a number of prominent music and technology publications. As well as consultancy, full-time journalism, video production and professional photography, he occasionally plays Hammond, Rhodes and other keys for people who ask nicely. Hollin is Contributing Editor at Ask.Audio.

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Roland Announces A-88 MKII MIDI Keyboard, GO:LIVECAST And More

Roland has unveiled a raft of new products and services at CES including instruments, controllers and apps. Here's the pick of the bunch.

Numark Enhances Performance Of DJ2GO2 Touch Portable Mini Controller

Numark adds capacitive touch platters to pocket-sized DJ controller, fully-equipped with Serato DJ Lite.

KORG Announces SV-2 and SV-2 SP Stage Pianos

Korg upgrades its classic stage piano with more sounds, more polyphony and more of almost everything. Here's what they've added.

Roland Releases Update to Cross-Platform Music Creation App Zenbeats

Roland's multi-platform, free-to-access music app gets a boost with new features in the 1.1 update. Here's what's new.

XILS-lab Updates Syn'X 2 Subtractive Synthesis Polytimbral Powerhouse With v2.5 Upgrade

Paying homage to the legendary early-Eighties-era Elka Synthex, the latest version of Syn'X 2 brings a wealth of new features and upgrades. Here's what's new.

Synthstrom Audible To Release Double Vinyl, Hold 30 Events Around The World

The album features tracks by the company's users, some of whom will be performing live at venues across the globe. Here's how to get involved.

PreSonus Releases USB-C StudioLive ARc Mixer Range

These hi-tech mixers come with a powerful recording software suite for Mac and Windows as well as USB-C, Bluetooth and much more. Here's the details.

Meet DAVE, An Affordable New Reaktor Instrument From Flintpope

Flintpope's new granular dual sample player is out now - and it costs under £10.

Review: Audiofly AF1120 MK2 In Ear Monitors

Audiofly's flagship in-ear monitors have 3-way crossovers and six drivers, promising unparalleled frequency separation. But how do they perform? Hollin Jones found out.

A Quick Guide To Using FL Studio's Playlist

Quickly use your audio and MIDI loops and recordings to create multiple arrangements in FL Studio's Playlist. Rishabh Rajan shows you how it's done.

MIDI Drum Kits - How Do They Work?

MIDI drum hardware has come a long way since the early days. Joe Albano explains your options, and why a MIDI drum kit might be the perfect instrument for you.

Reaper 6 Is Here And You Can Get It For Just $60

Reaper 6 from Cockos is hugely customisable, competitively priced and a whole lot of DAW for your money. Here's what's new in the latest update.

Erica Synths Discontinues DIY Series Modules In Favor Of Creating Educational Kits

Focus will shift towards affordable kits aimed at learning the basics of electronics '" but the remaining DIY kits are now 15% off.

Create A Song In The Palm Of Your Hand With Orba By Artiphon

The $99 All-in-one Synth, Controller, Looper and MIDI Controller Launches November 25 on Kickstarter

Erica Synths Offering 15% Off Drum Series Modules

The sale starts on 20th of December and will go on until the end of the year - 31st of December 2019. Grab these discounts while you can.