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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Radikal Technologies Announces Availability Of DELTA CEP, Paraphonic Semi-Modular Synth

Polyphonic oscillator control allows for multiple voices to be played simultaneously on this new synth from Radikal Technologies. Meet the DELTA CEP.

Novation Gives Sound Collective Members Free UJAM Beatmaker EDEN Plugin Instrument

Get UJAM's Beatmaker EDEN plugin for free, and a 30% discount off the Hiphop-Bundle (Beatmaker Hustle and Beatmaker Dope) from 6 June to 1 August.

Toontrack Releases Contemporary Soul Ballads EZkeys MIDI Expansion

Get the sound and feel of classic soul tracks with this new, affordable collection of MIDI parts from Toontrack, with hooks and melodies galore.

Unfiltered Audio Unveils World's Most Advanced Multi-Band Plugin

Get control over your sounds in ways you never thought possible with this new plugin that advances the Build Your Own Modular Effect system.

Rob Papen Releases B.I.T. Old School Virtual Analogue Synth '" With A 20% Intro Discount

Using pure analog modeled synthesis instead of samples, this brand new soft synth from Rob Papen is available with a discount at launch, so check out the details here.

How Much Do You Know About Reaktor Ensembles?

Watch Matt Cellitti demo and explain some of Komplete's most powerful and unusual Reaktor Ensembles and learn much more about the wonderful world of Reaktor.

Meet SUONOBUONO - nABC: Beyond Sidechain Compression, On Kickstarter Now

Get special advanced pricing on this hardware compressor from newcomers SUONOBUONO. Check it out on Kickstarter today.

Softube Releases Monoment Bass Synth

If you want rich, multi-layered, deep and varied bass from top-end stereo boutique hardware instruments the latest offering from Softube is going to appeal.

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New portable system easily handles the most demanding assignments with 100 watts of dynamic power, 8-in 2-way speaker, Bluetooth streaming, multiple ins/outs and 45-hour rechargeable battery.

24h Flash Sale On Nostromos v2, Alien/Predator Inspired Plugin

Get this sci-fi inspired software instrument for just $21. But hurry - the deal is strictly time limited. Here's how it works.

Waves Offering 50% Off Everything On Top Of Current Sale Prices

Check out this extra special deal from Waves but hurry - there is a time limit on getting an extra 50% off existing sale prices. Here's the details.

Rode Introduces TF-5, Premium Matched Pair Cardioid Condenser Microphones

Rode's latest release brings premium sound to your recordings with a beautifully matched pair of high-end cardioid condenser mics. Read on for more details.

Propellerhead Launches PolyStep Sequencer Plugin For Reason

With PolyStep Sequencer you can record in real time, with step input or graphical input. And easily transpose your sequences in real time from MIDI input, always staying in scale.

Reason Mastering Rig V4: The TS-1 Time Slider In Action

Shift the timing of any audio part to create a looser or more urgent feel, all without touching a clip on the timeline. Mo Volans explains how.

Behringer Announces The 2600 And Yes, It's An ARP 2600 Synth Clone

It's finally appeared - and some of the specs have even leaked. So will it look and sound like a real ARP 2600? Here's what we know so far.