Tutorial | May 01, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Sometimes paid less attention than other parts of a synth, the noise section is actually a powerful tool when designing sounds. Multiplier explains why.

News | Apr 30, 2017 by Hollin Jones

There are some excellent audio effect plugins available, and incredibly many of these are free. Here's a list we've compiled of 52 that'll make you and your music productions happy.

Tutorial | Apr 27, 2017 by Hollin Jones

iZotope's RX6 suite has some powerful tools for restoring and repairing audio of all kinds. Joe Albano shows you a practical example of rescuing a noisy vocal take.

Tutorial | Apr 26, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Beams are a standard way of simplifying certain elements of a musical score. Gregg Fine explains why you should be using them.

Review | Apr 24, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Modstep is arguably one of the most powerful iOS MIDI sequencers around. We put it through its paces and were more than pleasantly surprised. 

Tutorial | Apr 24, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Get to the heart of the deepest bass and kick tones by learning about the way volca kick generates and shapes its sounds.

Tutorial | Apr 20, 2017 by Hollin Jones

If you've ever wondered what exactly M/S processing in Logic Pro is and what it does, this video and course will answer all your questions!

Review | Apr 18, 2017 by Hollin Jones

With iOS now firmly established as a serious music-making platform, the apps you can get to program and produce have gone from strength to strength. Here are some of the best MIDI sequencers for iPad

Tutorial | Apr 13, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Oscillators are at the heart of many kinds of synthesized sound. In this video you'll see how they can be tweaked to make better pads, or indeed many other types of patch.

Review | Apr 12, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Teenage Engineering's PO-32 Tonic features an upgraded hardware platform and a rather special new trick not seen in the other Pocket Operators. But what could it be?

Tutorial | Apr 12, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Compression is a core element of mixing, and in this short video, certified trainer Nah Pred shows you what compression does and how best to use it in Ableton Live.

Tutorial | Apr 11, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Some synths have a bigger learning curve than others, but with an expert to guide you through, life can be much easier! Rishabh Rajan is here to help.

Review | Apr 08, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Building instruments and processors from scratch isn't always easy but can be very rewarding. Audulus 3 might just be the tool that persuades you to take the plunge.

News | Apr 08, 2017 by Hollin Jones

It's a day every cat parent dreads... how to break it to your cat that life isn't all beats, basslines and biscuits?

Review | Apr 07, 2017 by Hollin Jones

A mixer is an essential part of most music setups, but what if your needs are relatively modest? Behringer aims to deliver flexibility at a competitive price.