Tutorial | Jan 17, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Songwriting is one of the more abstract parts of the music process, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have rules. Here are some tips to help you get better at writing songs. 

Review | Jan 16, 2016 by Hollin Jones

How does the IK Multimedia iRig Key 37 Pro fare? Hollin Jones finds out how portable, playable and pleasurable it really is.

Review | Jan 13, 2016 by Hollin Jones

We've been told, "it's all about the bass"... and Sam Spacey's Epica Bass puts a vintage, analog slant on this thought by capturing some authentic legendary bass instruments for Kontakt users.

Tutorial | Jan 12, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Retrologue 2 is the latest version of Steinberg’s virtual analogue synthesizer. Hollin Jones shows you how to build your own lead synth patch from scratch.

Review | Jan 11, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Imagine having multiple playheads that can play back different MIDI patterns in different directions, tempos and pitch settings... on an iPad. Fugue Machine does that and more in a really novel way.

Review | Jan 07, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Can't find space for a grand piano in your studio? There's always piano software instruments. AIR Music Tech's Mini Grand will fit in any studio and won't break the bank. Hollin Jones investigates.

Review | Jan 06, 2016 by Hollin Jones

A fully fledged DAW on your iPad with advanced MIDI sequencing, editing, audio warping, pro workflows, and high-quality instruments and effects? You'd better believe it. Auria Pro is here.

Tutorial | Dec 28, 2015 by Hollin Jones

FL Studio’s Piano Roll is where you do most of your MIDI work. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of it!

Review | Dec 22, 2015 by Hollin Jones

So you're looking for perfectly balanced, both sonically and physically, bluetooth headphones for studio applications? Hollin Jones finds out if the new Master & Dynamic MW60s fit the bill.

Interview | Dec 15, 2015 by Hollin Jones

Founder of Desert Hearts, Mikey Lion and Burning Man sensation, Sabo, have collaborated on an EP, Into The Jungle. We chatted with them about tech, playing intimidate festivals and more.

Review | Dec 13, 2015 by Hollin Jones

For lo-fi, unique-character recordings, Wasaphone's Maroc microphone may be the alternative mic you've always wanted but didn't realise. Hollin Jones finds himself under its influence.

Tutorial | Dec 11, 2015 by Hollin Jones

With hardware getting more popular than ever, we show you how to program beats the old fashioned way in Reason.

Review | Dec 10, 2015 by Hollin Jones

UVI describe Falcon as the most complete hybrid instrument available. With 15 oscillators, the ability to mix and modulate samples and plenty of synthesis models. Hollin Jones finds how it shapes up.

Tutorial | Dec 08, 2015 by Hollin Jones

Everyone has their own workflow and techniques when it comes to designing sounds... here are 10 that your family might have hidden from you which will help you with sound design in Cubase.

Review | Dec 04, 2015 by Hollin Jones

Native Instruments recently added an 88-key model to Komplete Kontrol. Along with that release was Komplete Kontrol 1.5 (software) which adds a slew of tasty new features like 3rd-party VST support.