Tutorial | Jan 12, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Most producers will need to record and mix electric guitars - even write parts for them. Here's how to approach working with a guitarist to get the best results.

News | Jan 10, 2018 by Hollin Jones

The new Live Labs series of lectures from Ask.Video starts with a six-part exploration of Cubase with Matt Hepworth. Join him to become a Cubase master!

News | Jan 10, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Follow Katie Gately as she finds inspiration in the world around her, then brings those sounds into her Live setup to create other worldly electronic music.

Tutorial | Jan 08, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Use any sample from anywhere, or record your own sounds directly in to Grain to create a limitless selection of atmospheric pads and textures. Here's how.

Interview | Jan 07, 2018 by Hollin Jones

With his own record label, studios and having worked with artists as diverse as B.B King and Pharrell Williams, we caught up with Dr.Shiver, an accomplished musician as well as producer.

Tutorial | Jan 06, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Hardware and software instruments share some common traits. Here, Joe Albano explains how samplers and ROMplers differ, as well as what they have in common.

Review | Jan 05, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Why have a separate MIDI controller and audio interface when you can have both in some sexy package? Hollin Jones puts the iRig Keys IO through its paces.

Review | Jan 04, 2018 by Hollin Jones

ROLI's ecosystem keeps growing with an upgraded Lightpad Block - the M. Hollin Jones found out what sets it apart from its predecessor, and from pretty much every other MIDI controller...

Tutorial | Jan 02, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Understanding how to detune oscillators in a synthesizer is key to getting your own unique sounds. In this short video, Mo Volans takes you through the fundamentals.

Tutorial | Jan 01, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Take full control over your sounds with these advanced EQ techniques. Demonstrated using SSL Duende, they can be applied to any EQ with similar controls.

Tutorial | Dec 29, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Running Komplete Kontrol in standalone and plugin modes involves different approaches and outcomes. Here's when to use each one, and how they can help you.

Tutorial | Dec 28, 2017 by Hollin Jones

By forcing MIDI to conform to different scales you can radically change the way a track sounds. In this short video, Noah Pred explains how to do it.

Tutorial | Dec 26, 2017 by Hollin Jones

In a digital world, it's still possible to get analog sound for your productions without using external hardware. In this short video, Rich Tozzoli shows you how it's done.

Review | Dec 24, 2017 by Hollin Jones

2017 was a great year for making music on iPads and iPhones, with several major new releases. Here are some of our favourite tools for mobile music-making.

Tutorial | Dec 21, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Creating clean, smooth fades at the start and end of tracks ensures no unwanted noise makes it through to the mastering stage when you're finishing your tracks. Here's how it works.