Review | Dec 06, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

Prime Loops are well known for producing loop and sample sets which are ready for... well, prime time! Their new Virtual Riot pack got our EDM, Trap, Dubstep and Glitch Hop juices flowing.

Tutorial | Dec 03, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

It's completely natural for musicians to feel nervous or shy about performing live. So, here's 5 tips to help build your confidence for your next live performance.

Tutorial | Nov 25, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

It's time for some old school synth tips. If you've got a desire to create some house music stabs and you're a Propellerhead Reason user, then this one's for you.

Review | Nov 14, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

When the original Gobbler was released, it soon became apparent it would be an incredibly useful too for online and remote musical collaboration. So new treats what does Gobbler 2.0 have for us?

Tutorial | Nov 13, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

Creating a complex and involved industrial style bass arpeggiator sound and pattern in FL Studio just got interesting! G. W. Childs shows how using Poizone 2's and LFO and Trance Gate.

Tutorial | Nov 10, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

Don't get stuck in one repetitive kick and snare groove. Ableton Live's duplicate feature can be a simple way for beginners and veterans alike to help freshen up their beats. Here's how.

Review | Nov 04, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

It's easy enough to make your own drum racks in Ableton Live. But getting well mapped, punchy drum racks that fit into any mix is harder. G. W. Childs finds Uppercussion's Conundrum does just that.

Tutorial | Oct 24, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

Reason is a sound designers paradise if you know it well. G. W. Childs shows how to conjure up a classic 808 style cowbell in Propellerhead's popular music production platform.

Tutorial | Oct 16, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

Want to give your sounds some extra grit, edge and pure, downright distortion? G.W. Childs shows how Reason's Parsec can be the perfect processing platform for you.

Review | Oct 13, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

Finally, the sequel to one of the most popular Ableton hardware controllers around. And, we've had a chance to test one out! In this review, I'd like to go over, with you, the new APC40 MKII.

Review | Oct 11, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

If you're on the look out for new Max for Live plug-ins for enhanced effects and tools, then Isotonik's Modular series is something you should check out. G. W. Childs puts them to the test.

News | Oct 05, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

Synth bass your thing? Love Native Instruments' Massive? Then you'll love these 20 cleverly crafted bass patches for Massive. And they're free to download too!

Tutorial | Oct 01, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

Creating basslines from a pad? Really? Yes, it can be done effectively with a bit of nifty side chaining thrown in to help your Ableton Live basslines stand out from the crowd.

Review | Sep 22, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

What are the chances of Livid Instruments releasing a new version of the pad controller, BASE, every bit as affordable, playable and life-changing as the original? G. W. Childs finds out.

Tutorial | Sep 21, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

Technology is empowering musicians like never before. There are fewer barriers between going from studio to stage for a one-man band. But should we be dispensing with real drummers so easily?