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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Shakmat Releases The Gemini's Path, Hybrid Stereo Processor

This diminutive hardware module can shapeshift into an expander, compressor, auto panner and much more. Here's the details.

UVI's Kroma 1.5 Brings Back The Analog 80s, And It's Bigger Than Ever

The latest update to Kroma actually has two instruments with the addition of PolarX, a new two-layer synth - and it's on sale. Here's what you need to know about it.

Rode Debuts VideoMic NTG On-Camera Shotgun Microphone

Capturing the highest quality audio is essential to creating great videos and movies. Rode's latest on-camera shotgun mic has all the latest technology to help you make it happen.

Studiologic's Numa Compact 2X Gets Major OS Update, New Grand Piano

The ultra-portable MIDI controller and performance keyboard gets a brand new grand piano instrument as well as a Manager App for easier preset management. Here's what you need to know.

Shreddage 3 Precision Brings Cutting Edge Virtual Bass To Your Studio

Impact Soundworks' new flagship virtual bass features a classic "p-bass" recorded through an analog signal chain with 5 flatwound strings. Here's all the detail.

Reason Studios Adds Audio Unit Support for Reason 11

Acclaimed Reason synths, instruments, Players and effects now available for any DAW in the latest version, Reason 11.1. Here's what's new.

I2C8 Relaunched As MIDIQ MIDI Sequence Generator Under The Label Of W.A. Production

Stuck for ideas? MIDIQ can help with inspiration by generating chords, patterns, sequences and more. Plus, it's on sale for a limited time...

Universal Audio Releases Sonnox Oxford SuprEsser DS and Diezel VH4 Amplifier

UAD Software v9.11 includes new direct developer plug-ins from Brainworx and Sonnox and the update is free for existing users.

Arturia Pigments: Detuning Oscillators To Make A Retro Patch

See how to quickly set up a cool retro synth patch from scratch in Arturia's Pigments by using the instrument's Analog mode and a few tuning, filtering and oscillator tricks.

Fuse Audio Labs Launches Free RS-W2395c Plugin Emulation Of Original W2395c Hardware EQ

Grab this totally free plug-in and take control of your tracks today - here's what you need to do to get the RS-W2395c EQ.

How To Roll Your Own Sound From Scratch In UVI Falcon

UVI's Falcon is a powerful environment for building synth or sample-based instruments, and it's easier than you may think. Joe Albano shows you how it's done.

1010music Blackbox Adds LaunchKey Integration And New Sampling/Synthesis Features

This free software update for 1010music's standalone, touchscreen sampling music workstation brings a raft of new capabilities. Here's the details.

Bitwig Studio 3.1 Released With MicroPitch Note FX Plug-In, New Grid Modules And More

The latest update, which is free for existing users, brings a raft of upgrades and improvements to this popular DAW. Here's what's new, and how to get it.

Mixed In Key Releases Captain Beat Plug-In

Streamline your beat-making and make better beats in less time with this new plug-in from Mixed In Key. Here's what you need to know about Captain Beat.

New Genelec 4430 Loudspeaker Brings The AV World Exceptional Sound Quality Over IP

Deliver power and sound to multiple loudspeakers over a single cable, and even control them remotely using software. This is what Genelec's 4430 brings to the event...