Review | Jun 28, 2020 by Hollin Jones

Steinberg’s latest instrument promises to take your drum sound design to previously unknown realms. But can it deliver? Hollin Jones found out.

Review | Jun 26, 2020 by Hollin Jones

Softube’s latest collaboration with Weiss copies the EQ1’s assembler code line by line while adding some distinctly 21st century features. Hollin Jones took it for a spin…

Review | Jun 25, 2020 by Hollin Jones

With podcasting more popular than ever, British mic specialists Sontronics have a sparkling new studio-quality mic that looks to fulfil your every need. Hollin Jones put it to the test.

Tutorial | Jun 20, 2020 by Hollin Jones

In a word of endless software choice, hardware instruments and effects can offer something unique in terms of sonic character. Here are 5 pro tips for the best ways to use them.

Review | Jun 18, 2020 by Hollin Jones

Novation’s Launchkey gets a major upgrade and a new family member with version 3. Hollin Jones takes you on a tour of this powerful MIDI controller.

Tip | Jun 07, 2020 by Hollin Jones

Remixing is fun, creative and can even be lucrative. Here are 5 top tips for approaching it in ways you may not have considered.

Tutorial | Jun 03, 2020 by Hollin Jones

Most producers know that mastering is the final, crucial step in the music-making process. Here are 8 tips to help you do it better.

Review | May 24, 2020 by Hollin Jones

Waveform 11 is a new free DAW from Tracktion that promises unlimited music-making capabilities. But can it deliver? Hollin Jones finds out.

Review | May 22, 2020 by Hollin Jones

Whether it's simple tracking, mixing or even mastering, a good pair of headphones is absolutely essential to any music setup. Here, Hollin Jones picks 5 models to suit any budget.

Review | May 19, 2020 by Hollin Jones

Arturia's latest soft synth brings back an all-time classic and is perfect for modern soundtrack work. Hollin Jones road tested the OB-Xa V'¦

Review | May 18, 2020 by Hollin Jones

Arturia's latest interface has a dizzying array of features. Hollin Jones finds out if Christmas has come early'¦

Tutorial | Apr 28, 2020 by Hollin Jones

You will need at some point to create small, web-friendly copies of your tracks. Here's how to go about it properly.

Review | Apr 20, 2020 by Hollin Jones

IK's new iRig Pro Duo IO lets you hook up your studio to whatever platform or device you use. Hollin Jones took it on the road'¦

News | Apr 10, 2020 by Hollin Jones

Everyone has an opinion on what they think the best DAW is, but what factors should you be considering if you're aiming to make music on the move?

Review | Apr 09, 2020 by Hollin Jones

MIDI is about more than just pressing keys or drawing notes with a mouse. Here are 5 more left field ideas for getting creative with your MIDI tracks.