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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Pay What You Want For G8TOR, A New Sequencer-Based Softsynth

This unusual new softsynth has multiple sequencers, DJ-style effects pads and is available through a very generous pricing arrangement. Here's the details.

Glou Glou Announces Moutarde, 4-Voice PLL Hardware Synthesizer

This unique desktop synth uses Phase Locked Loop Synthesis to generate some weird and wonderful sounds, and it has a whole bunch of tricks up its sleeve. See and hear it in action here.

This Windows 10 Update Will Let You Run Way MORE Plugins In Your DAW!

If you have ever wondered just how many plug-ins your Windows PC can handle, you'll be happy to learn that the number is about to go up. Way up. Here's how it's going to happen.

Audient Introduces Sono, World's First Amp Modelling Interface

Audio recording specialists Audient have teamed up with Two Notes Audio Engineering to create Sonos, an affordable interface made specially for guitarists.

Buy UAD-2 DSP Accelerator And Get Free Neve, API, SSL & UA Plug-Ins

For a limited time, you have the chance to get classic console plug-ins when you purchase any new UAD-2 DSP Accelerator '" up to a $1,196 value.

Focusrite Offers GROW And LEVELS Plug-Ins From Mastering The Mix - For Free

Members of the Plug-In Collective community can get free access to these two software tools from 10th January through 7th March. Here's how to get the deal.

Imaginando's DRC Synth V2 Now Supports AUv3 Plugin Format On iOS

Use this innovative synth as a plugin inside your iOS DAW with enhanced support in version 2.

Has This Company Solved The Problem Of Bass Leakage In Loudspeakers?

Passive Cardioid Technology is new from Fulcrum Acoustic and the company claims it deals with unwanted sound radiation from loudspeakers. Could it be true?

Review: Alex Audio Butler, The Audio Plugin Adobe Premiere Users Need?

Take the hassle out of ducking, mixing and leveling audio tracks in your Premiere projects with this time-saving audio plug-in. Hollin Jones summons Alex, Audio Butler.

Take Control Of Your Samples With Repitch Mode in Bitwig Studio 2

Modulate playback speed, use key tracking to control pitch, loop, reverse and much more. Bitwig Studio 2's Sampler is deconstructed in this video from certified pro, Thavius Beck.

IK Multimedia Unveils 3 New iKlip Models For iPhone And iPad

With different combinations of stands and grips available, you can choose the setup that best suits your needs whether you're recording video, reading a score or performing vocals.

Soundmagic Releases Piano One Version 5.0 - For Free

Using the same engine as the company's commercial products, Piano One has over a million free downloads to date, and counting. Grab version 5 here.

Modal CRAFT Synth 2.0 Kickstarter Ends Jan 9 - Earlybird Pricing Still Available

Snap up a special deal on one of these brand new and much-expanded hardware synths from Modal - but do it by January 9th when the Kickstarter ends.

Review: Steinberg Cubase Pro 10

Steinberg's flagship DAW turns 30 years old, and it's bigger and better than ever. With a host of new features, tools and technologies, Hollin Jones road tests Cubase Pro 10.

Logic Pro X Smart Tempo - Latest Features Explained In Updated Course

The very latest tempo manipulation tools in Logic Pro X are explained and explored in this updated course from NLE.