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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Klevgränd Upgrades Haaze Stereo Processor To v2.0

Get a hefty discount on this upgraded stereo processing plug-in for a limited time. Here's how.

Oversynth Overlay For DSI Evolver Desktop Synthesizer Now Available

Take control of your DSI Evolver synth with this handy overlay, and get a discount when you use the Ask.Audio code at checkout.

Moog's Matriarch Synthesizer Is Now Shipping

The new Matriarch Synthesizer is now shipping from the Moog Factory. See and hear it in action, and learn how to get your hands on one.

Rode Releases RS-1 Recharge Station For TX-M2 Wireless Mic And LB-1 Battery

Never run out of juice again with this dual purpose recharging station from Rode.

Free MasterClass: Ableton Live, Push 2 & Boots N Kats 2

This free masterclass will cover pattern generation, the auto-populate features, sequencing with Push 2 and a few other hidden gems of this software + hardware combo. Here's how to watch it.

Soundtrack Loops Releases 8-Bit EDM Leads By Video Game Composer Ansonix

Denver CO-based sample company Soundtrack Loops announces 8-Bit EDM Leads sample pack by Irish video game composer Ansonix.

Gothic Instruments DRONAR Master Edition Is On Sale For One Week Only

Save big on this monster virtual instrument for one week only, in celebration of a year since its launch. Here's how.

How To Prepare Your Mix For Mastering In FL Studio

Prepping your mix for mastering is essential to getting a great end product. In this short video, learn the steps you need to take to make sure you get it right.

Wave Alchemy Announces Bassynth, Bass Designer For Kontakt

We got an exclusive first look at Wave Alchemy's latest monster bass design synthesizer. Now it's officially on sale so check out the details, and find out what we thought of it.

Bobeats Will Be At Soundmit 2019, Will You Be There Too?

Swedish influencer will join Ask.Audio, Moog, Arturia, Roland and many more leading music tech exhibitors at this expo in Turin on the 2-3 November 2019.

Softube Releases Chandler Limited Curve Bender Plug-In In Native Format

This new mastering grade analog equalizer from Softube is based on legendary British console EQ circuits used on countless classic records.

Denon DJ 1.4 Firmware Public Beta Brings Tidal Streaming To Prime 4 Standalone DJ Hardware

Industry-redefining PRIME 4 now WiFi-activated and enabled for TIDAL music streaming service. Here's what you need to know.

Review: IK Multimedia MODO Drum

IK Multimedia's latest addition to its MODO family brings unprecedented levels of control over your acoustic drum sounds and patterns. Hollin Jones got behind the kit.

Riot Audio Releases BOWED GUITAR CLOUDS For Kontakt

Riot Audio releases a new cinematic morphing pad instrument for Native Instrument's Kontakt based on bowed guitars. Here's the details.

Watch DivKid's Eurorack System For Kids In Action

Synthesis doesn't have to be complex, as DivKid Ben demonstrates with his modular system built especially for kids. Check it out in this short video.