Tutorial | Apr 11, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

There's a few essentials it pays to add to your live music setup when you perform with a laptop. Matt Vanacoro reveals his top 5.

Tutorial | Apr 03, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

Every music and production studio needs cables. Matt Vanacoro gets plugged in to discover what makes a good cable.

Review | Mar 30, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

So you want the full DSP power of the GT-1000 guitar effect system but in much smaller unit? Say hello to the Boss GT-1000 Core.

Review | Mar 22, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

There's a common misconception that the best voiceover microphones are condenser mics. But there are a number of fantastic dynamic mics available too.

Review | Mar 18, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

So, you want to bring more modulation effects into your arsenal of audio effect plugins...? Matt Vanacoro checks out the new Clockworks bundle from Eventide - a rather tasty sounding collection.

Tutorial | Mar 07, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

Ever want to swap out the snare or hijack the hihats in your drum tracks? Here's four (well, five actually) drum replacement tools every producer should know about.

Tutorial | Mar 04, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

Lead sheets aren’t just for jazz players these days! Whatever type of music you might play or produce, the lead sheet is an extremely common way to notate a piece in a small amount of space.

Tutorial | Mar 01, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

As iPhones and iPads become more powerful and the apps more capable here's the essential gear needed to turn your iOS device in the heart of a powerful music production studio.

Review | Feb 28, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

Imagine having virtual concerts with fully synchronous rehearsals, useful tools for musicians without needing an engineering degree or pro equipment to set up... welcome to UpbeatMusicApp.

Tutorial | Feb 23, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

Beyond synthesizers, audio interfaces, monitors, musical instruments and the like, the home music studio can benefit from a varied range of non-musical equipment. Here's five essentials to consider.

Review | Feb 12, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

Last month we reviewed the TC Electronics Brickwall Limiter. This month Matt Vanacoro puts the Master X HD multiband dynamics processing plug-in and HD-DT controller through its paces.

Review | Feb 10, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

GeoShred 5.1 for iPad was impressive before, but how does it appeal to musicians after the SWAM update now that six world-class instruments from Audio Modeling are available? Find out here.

Review | Feb 02, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

The Acoustic Samples B5 v3 is a stunning Leslie virtual instrument with an incredible amount of flexibility and control. Matt Vanacoro puts it through its paces.

Review | Jan 18, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

Arturia's V Collection is expanding year on year. Matt Vanacoro digs deep into the impressive collection of 28 historic, classic synth and instrument emulartions.

Tutorial | Jan 08, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

You're just finishing recording audio on your phone and boom, the doorbell goes, or some other such unwanted happening. Or perhaps the backgrond noise was quite high. Here's what you can do about it.