Tutorial | Jan 03, 2017 by Hollin Jones

ReWire is a powerful, invisible protocol for streaming audio and MIDI between compatible apps. Here are some ways it can make your life easier.

News | Jan 01, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Get the lowdown on Roland’s recreation of a true classic synth, Jupiter 8, in this fast and easy to follow video on the Boutique JP-08.

Review | Dec 27, 2016 by Hollin Jones

It’s been a great year for MIDI controllers with classics being updated, new models on the scene and even some stuff that came completely out of left field. Here are ten of our favourites!

Review | Dec 26, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Your iPad or iPhone can be the basis for your productions. We feel these iOS apps excel in their respective fields for musicians and producers looking to push their music making to the next level.

Tutorial | Dec 22, 2016 by Hollin Jones

The Lurssen Mastering Console for Mac, PC and iPad can be a quick and easy way of mastering your tracks and turning a good mix into a professionally produced piece of music.

Tutorial | Dec 21, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Applying Groove Files to clips in Ableton Live is easy, fast and effective. Find out how they work and can make your music sound more human in this short video from AfroDJMac.

Tutorial | Dec 19, 2016 by Hollin Jones

NI’s flagship performance apps can now sync seamlessly with loads of other Link-enabled desktop and iOS applications!

Review | Dec 19, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Arturia has turned its engineering firepower towards beats and created a fully analog monster with bags of connectivity. Enter DrumBrute!

Review | Dec 17, 2016 by Hollin Jones

It’s been quite a year for music performers and producers, with all kinds of new gear hitting the shelves. Here’s our guide to some of the best – and most affordable – music kit around this Christmas.

Review | Dec 15, 2016 by Hollin Jones

ROLI has entered a new phase with its acquisition of FXPansion. First out of the blocks are, well, Blocks! But what exactly are they? Read on to find out…

Tutorial | Dec 14, 2016 by Hollin Jones

A gritty vocal sound is crucial to achieving the perfect Bass House feel. Find out how it’s done with this short video from Multiplier.

Tutorial | Dec 13, 2016 by Hollin Jones

You’re only as good as your source material, and in this video Todd Barton shows how this powerful synth module gives you complete control over the sound you generate.

Tutorial | Dec 12, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Anything that makes your work faster has to be a good thing. Matt Hepworth explains Focus Zones in Cubase 9 and how MixConsole just got a whole lot faster.

Tutorial | Dec 09, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Audio analysis isn’t just for scientists, it can really help you to better understand your mixes. Here are some of the best tools out there…

Tutorial | Dec 07, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Bass tones are a key component of techno music. In this short video, Multiplier gets down to the fine detail of how the different stages of a software synth can be set up to get a great bass sound.