Tutorial | Mar 19, 2020 by Matt Vanacoro

The more synths the better, right? Only if they all fit nicely in the mix... Matt Vanacoro shows how you can have your cake and eat it with these five essential synth mixing tips.

Review | Mar 06, 2020 by Matt Vanacoro

Which microphone should you be using to record narrative and voice over work? Matt Vanacoro takes a look at 5 of the best ones for varying budgets in this essential overview.

Review | Oct 27, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

Roland's VR-1HD is a thoroughly capable multicam video mixer. But as Matt Vanacoro discovered, there's much more to it than that. Read on to find out just what it can do...

Review | Oct 22, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

Steinberg's flagship notation software gets a bunch of big upgrades with version 3 including guitar tabs, playback templates and much more. Will Matt Vanacoro award it a high score?

Tutorial | Oct 14, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

Alchemy is one of the flagship synths in Apple's Logic Pro X. Here, Matt Vanacoro reveals some of its hidden depths and shows you how to use it at the next level.

Tutorial | Oct 11, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

Whether you're new to Pro Tools or just looking for some insider tips, here are 5 ways you can make sure you're getting the most out of this powerful DAW.

Review | Sep 28, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

The latest version of Synchroarts' Revoice Pro audio pitch and time processor makes tasks like ADR lightning fast. See how Matt Vanacoro got on with it in his review.

Review | Sep 26, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

Matt Vanacoro got to grips with binaural audio, ASMR, hidden microphones and more thanks to Hooke Audio's Verse. Check out his hands-on video review here.

Review | Sep 14, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

This portable, battery powered synth punches well above its weight when it comes to sonics and flexibility, as Matt Vanacoro found out.

Editorial | Sep 12, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

There are plenty of ways to earn money in the music business, many of which didn't even exist in the 'good old days'. Matt Vanacoro explains that it's not all doom and gloom...

Tutorial | Sep 08, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

Going on the road with your music gear can have many pitfalls that might throw a spanner in the works. But with Matt Vanacoro's pro tips, you can avoid them. Read on to find out how.

Tutorial | Sep 04, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

Good monitor placement is key to understanding your mixes. Matt Vanacoro explains some of the fundamentals of placement and setup that you need to know.

Editorial | Aug 21, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

Logic is wildly popular, but how much do you know about its origins? Matt Vanacoro takes you on a trip down memory lane with this history of one of the world's greatest DAWs.

Review | Aug 12, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

MOTU's Digital Performer 10 brings a slew of much-requested upgrades plus some brand new features that Matt Vanacoro has been waiting for. So how does it... perform?

Tutorial | Aug 11, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

Logic Pro X and Mainstage share more than a little DNA, and that means that using them together is easier than you might have thought. Here's how to do it in style.