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.

Articles by Hollin Jones

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Avoid Disaster With These File Management Tips For FL Studio

Knowing where FL Studio is keeping your audio recordings is vital to avoiding problems. See how to set up a custom destination in this short video.

Brainworx Brings Analog Synth Module Back To The Future With bx_oberhausen VI

The first virtual instrument from FX specialists Brainworx is a recreation of a 70s classic. Here's what you need to know about bx_oberhausen VI.

Waves Unveils Axis One, Dedicated Waves-Optimized Computer

Designed specifically to run Waves applications and SoundGrid, the Axis One has lots of I/O and comes in a rack mountable case. Here's the details.

Moog One Firmware Update v1.0.4 Now Available, Adds FX And More

Moog One Firmware v1.0.4 adds new effects, improvements, and stability. Here's what's new and how to get the update.

Superlative's SB-1 / Space Bee Rechargeable Synth Modeled After SH-101 Is Coming To Superbooth

Synths don't get much more portable than the battery-powered SB-1, modeled after the Roland SH-101. Here's what we know about it so far...

Review: MidiWrist - A MIDI Controller For Apple Watch

The first really serious MIDI and DAW control app for Apple Watch is here, and it's going to revolutionise your workflow. Hollin Jones explains why.

NLE Releases New Course: Cubase 10 - Audio Recording And Editing

Get a complete guide to the fundamentals of audio recording and editing in Cubase 10 with this comprehensive and easy-to-follow new course.

Time + Space Offering Free AAS Plugin Bundle With Every Purchase During April 2019

Time + Space are giving away a high quality AAS Richard Devine Sound Design Plugin Bundle WORTH: £58/€65/$78 FREE with any paid purchase in April. Here's how to get it.

See How Mark Foster Uses iZotope's Spire Studio To Make A Track On The Move

The Foster The People frontman harnessed the power of iZotope's ultra-portable Spire Studio mobile recording system to record and produce new music. See how he did it here.

Get Lo-Fi Noise For Your Tracks With Flintpope's New Free Make Noise Bundle

These two free VST / AU plugs bring grit and dirt to any tracks. Grab them from Flintpope today!

Karanyi Debuts Synths II Abyss - 8GB Kontakt Instrument For $19

Dark synth soundscapes are the order of the day with this new Kontakt instrument from Karanyi - and it's available at a big discount for a limited time.

Review: IK Multimedia SampleTank 4 MAX

IK's legendary sample-based instrument gains a scalable interface, beefed up audio engine and a ton of extra content in version 4. And that's just the start, as Hollin Jones discovered...

Sono Elements Releases eTron Pro, 17 Multisampled Mellotrons For Just $29

Get the classic 60s / 70s sound of the tape-based Mellotron in this affordable new virtual instrument. Here's the details.

Meet Therapkid - A Brand New Chiptune Synth From Twisted Electrons

With 2 voices of 4 oscillators each, mono, duo, chord and drone playing modes are possible. Here's more about this intriguing new hardware synthesizer.

Dave Mech Creates Techno By Sampling The Sounds Of London

Join Dave Mech as he uses field recordings in London and Elektron's Digitakt sampler back in the studio to create some unique textures, loops and beats in this video.