Review | May 25, 2018 by G.W. Childs IV

When it comes to games, movie and TV scoring you need more variety to your drum sounds. Saga Acoustic Trailer Percussion is designed to cover all your scoring needs.

Tutorial | May 23, 2018 by G.W. Childs IV

Korg's Volca Mix finally gives you a dedicated means for connecting the members of the Volca family together. Here's how to do that, as well as wiring in other gear from your studio.

Review | May 18, 2018 by G.W. Childs IV

With bona fide classics being resurrected quite regularly now, here are 5 legendary 70s synths that haven't been cloned yet - but we really hope might be.

Tutorial | May 09, 2018 by G.W. Childs IV

Every business has its ups and downs and music is no different. Here are some top tips for keeping things moving when times are tough.

Review | Apr 29, 2018 by G.W. Childs IV

Korg has finally made a volca to link all your other volcas together. But it can do more than that, as G.W Childs discovered.

Review | Apr 24, 2018 by G.W. Childs IV

Korg's new Prologue synth is a powerhouse of an instrument, capable of huge sounds and with some cool features including an active oscilloscope. G.W Childs couldn't wait to try it out.

Review | Apr 15, 2018 by G.W. Childs IV

Gamechanger Audio's Plus Pedal isn't just a way to add sustain to any sound - it's a fully fledged creative effect in its own right. Here's what G.W Childs made of it when he put it to the test.

Review | Apr 13, 2018 by G.W. Childs IV

For a new take on live performance and recording, Zen Audio's ALK 2 definitely offers something that nobody else is doing right now. G.W Childs finds out exactly what that is.

Tutorial | Apr 11, 2018 by G.W. Childs IV

When keyboards and guitars slug it out in a mix, which one will win? As G.W Childs explains, it's not always simple. Here's how to decide when to push one or the other.

Tutorial | Mar 15, 2018 by G.W. Childs IV

If you haven't used Ableton Live 10's new MIDI Capture tool, you're in for a treat. Here's how to use it to grab moments of genius - even when you're not intending to.

Tutorial | Mar 07, 2018 by G.W. Childs IV

Quantizing is incredibly useful but there's more to it than just whacking on some random value. Here is G.W Childs with his guide to the core resolutions that will help you tighten up your EDM.

Tutorial | Mar 06, 2018 by G.W. Childs IV

Wavetable is new in Ableton Live 10 and it's capable of making some monster sounds. In this workshop, G.W.Childs shows you how to go about making some seriously large bass.

Review | Mar 03, 2018 by G.W. Childs IV

Turning simple sounds into completely different effects suitable for use in foley for film and TV is Krotos Audio Reformer Pro's bread and butter. G.W Childs took it for a test drive.

Review | Feb 23, 2018 by G.W. Childs IV

Getting a wider, richer vocal sound without re-recording or heavy editing can be tricky. So could Sonnox's new VoxDoubler save the day? G.W Childs finds out.

Tutorial | Feb 20, 2018 by G.W. Childs IV

Ableton Live has all the tools you need to create your own video game interface sounds. It's fun and can even earn you some money! G.W Childs is here to show you how it's done.