Review | Apr 12, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Teenage Engineering’s PO-32 Tonic features an upgraded hardware platform and a rather special new trick not seen in the other Pocket Operators. But what could it be?

Tutorial | Apr 12, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Compression is a core element of mixing, and in this short video, certified trainer Nah Pred shows you what compression does and how best to use it in Ableton Live.

Tutorial | Apr 11, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Some synths have a bigger learning curve than others, but with an expert to guide you through, life can be much easier! Rishabh Rajan is here to help.

Review | Apr 08, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Building instruments and processors from scratch isn’t always easy but can be very rewarding. Audulus 3 might just be the tool that persuades you to take the plunge.

News | Apr 08, 2017 by Hollin Jones

It's a day every cat parent dreads... how to break it to your cat that life isn't all beats, basslines and biscuits?

Review | Apr 07, 2017 by Hollin Jones

A mixer is an essential part of most music setups, but what if your needs are relatively modest? Behringer aims to deliver flexibility at a competitive price.

Tutorial | Apr 06, 2017 by Hollin Jones

MIDI... you know all about it, right? Everyone does. Well here are a few things that you may not have known about this ubiquitous technology...

News | Apr 06, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Get year-long access to the entire Ask Audio Academy video course library for a seriously great price during April

Tutorial | Apr 04, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Imagine if you could move sections of audio between clips without messing about with exports and imports? Well now in Bitwig Studio 2, you can!

Tutorial | Mar 30, 2017 by Hollin Jones

You’ve spent lots of time writing, recording, arranging and mixing your track. When the time comes to export it from Cubase, here are some pro tips to help you do it correctly.

Review | Mar 29, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Gadget 3 is finally here and it brings Korg’s innovative music-making system to the Mac desktop for the first time. Oh, and did we mention it now features audio recording as well?

Tutorial | Mar 28, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Don't be daunted by this powerful synthesizer. Thavius Beck is here to show you how to work with kits quickly and easily - plus a whole lot more!

Tutorial | Mar 25, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Android hasn’t always been the go-to platform for music makers, but things are changing. Here’s a guide to some of the best audio tools available for Android users.

Tutorial | Mar 23, 2017 by Hollin Jones

A good pair of cans is essential for almost every music setup. But how can you choose the ones that are right for you?

Tutorial | Mar 22, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Reason’s Player devices take simple MIDI input and turn it into chords, scales and arpeggios. Here’s how to get great results from the arpeggiator with minimal effort!