Tutorial | Jan 18, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

Making your own samples can be fun and even profitable. Here are some great tips to get you started.

Tutorial | Jan 12, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

Bounce in place might not sound like a sexy feature for a DAW. But G.W Childs shows how much this feature can improve and influence your production workflow in Propellerhead Reason.

Review | Jan 08, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

The latest music controller from Akai Pro is a sub $100 compact battery-operated, wireless bluetooth USB MIDI keyboard controller. GW Childs finds out if it presses his buttons.

Tutorial | Jan 07, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

Here's some song archetypes for live musicians and performance.

Review | Jan 06, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

Whether you're a modular synth beginner or a well-versed noise maker, the Bastl Kastle mini modular synth has something to offer. It's more powerful than both its size and price suggest.

Review | Jan 05, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

Repro-1, like Diva, wants to give you an authentic analog-sounding synth in software. Modelled on the famous Pro One synth, U-He have taken their synth plugin above and beyond the original.

Tutorial | Dec 25, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

The analog monophonic synth from Vermona, Mono Lancet 15, has been carefully sampled in creating this special Ableton Live Drum Pack and project. And best of all it's FREE for you from AskAudio.

Review | Dec 18, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

DRC from Imaginando is a powerful, beautiful sounding synth for iOS, Android and for computer plugin platforms. GW Childs puts it to the test.

Tutorial | Dec 11, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

Shhh. Don't tell the companies in the music industry who make new hardware and software to feed the appetite amongst musicians and producers. Could it be that older, cheaper gear is just as effective?

Review | Dec 07, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

News | Nov 27, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

Don't say you never get anything free... Here's a FREE Ableton Drum Rack sampled from Akai Pro's Rhythm Wolf analog drum machine just for you! Just create a free account and download it!

Review | Nov 25, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

Tutorial | Nov 18, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

Melodyne from Celemony Software is one of the most popular audio pitch correction tools. And Melodyne can manipulate pitch in order to create interesting effects, like the chorus we show you below.

Review | Nov 16, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

uBEAT from Umlaut Audio combines a MIDI file library with an 8 pad drum machine interface in a Kontakt instrument. uBeat Bundle contains 3 massive sound libraries, effects and is highly recommend.

Tutorial | Nov 05, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

Some of the most popular and inspiring music was created in the midst of personal or global adversity and pain. In this article GW Childs shares 5 tips to help turn frustration into finished songs.