Review | Aug 30, 2014 by Mike Watkinson

If you're one of those producers who loves collecting compressors, then you're going to love this review/walk-through from Mike Watkinson on IK Multimedia's Precision Compressor/Limiter.

Tutorial | Jun 07, 2014 by Mike Watkinson

There's more to GarageBand for iOS than meets the eye (and ear)! If you've explored all it has to offer, now's a good time to add some free sound effects, and Mike Watkinson shows how.

Tip | Feb 24, 2014 by Mike Watkinson

If like many of us, you like to go back and forth between Logic and GarageBand, then this tip is a keeper. Learn how to use the EXS24 sampler instruments from Logic in GarageBand for Mac!

Tutorial | Dec 20, 2013 by Mike Watkinson

When it comes to mixing your musical creations, there's tips and then there's tips... In this article Mike Watkinson shares what he feels are five of the most essential tips you need to know.

Tip | Nov 25, 2013 by Mike Watkinson

What is dithering? When should it be applied to your mix down? These two crucial questions (for Pro Tools and other DAW users) are answered by Mike Watkinson in this insightful article.

Tutorial | Oct 16, 2013 by Mike Watkinson

In Pro Tools 11 the Workspace Browser has received a major update, not only in its look but also functionality. Finding files has never been easier and Mike Watkinson is here to explain how and why.

Tutorial | Oct 09, 2013 by Mike Watkinson

And Pro Tools users around the world rejoice! Offline bouncing is now possible in Pro Tools 11 and Avid have implemented this feature in a neat and smooth manner. Mike Waktinson breaks it down.

Tutorial | Sep 25, 2013 by Mike Watkinson

Pro Tools 11 has added a bunch of new features and workflow improvements over version 10. Mike Watkinson shows you how to get your mixing chops up to scratch in Pro Tools 11 with this guide.

Tutorial | Sep 12, 2013 by Mike Watkinson

Did you know that, thanks to Logic Pro X inheriting the Musical Keyboard from GarageBand, you can now create sampler instruments faster than ever? Mike Watkinson demonstrates how.

Tutorial | Sep 05, 2013 by Mike Watkinson

While Pro Tools is not traditionally known for its MIDI editing capabilities, version 10 and now 11 have brought it on leaps and bounds. Mike Watkinson checks out how to make the most of its tools.

Review | Sep 03, 2013 by Mike Watkinson

On the face of it the Alesis QX61 appears to be just another MIDI controller keyboard with knobs, sliders and pads. But, is there more to the QX61 than meets the eye? Mike Watkinson finds out.

Review | Aug 19, 2013 by Mike Watkinson

Amplitube for iOS turns your iOS device into a seriously cool guitar amp and effects simulator... so how does Amplitube Studio - the multitrack DAW addition - fare? Mike Watkinson investigates.

Review | Aug 13, 2013 by Mike Watkinson

IK Multimedia has added three new modules to its T-Racks Custom Shop Mixing and Mastering plug-in collection. Mike Watkinson sets out to see how masterful these three new modules are.

Tip | Aug 10, 2013 by Mike Watkinson

For all the simplicity of making music on your iPad or iPhone using GarageBand, there may be one inconvenience: effortlessly sharing projects with the Mac version. Mike Watkinson remedies that here.

Tutorial | Aug 02, 2013 by Mike Watkinson

Logic Remote is the free iOS app for iPad, designed specifically to control Logic Pro X. There are plenty of third-party remote control apps out there, so what is it that makes this app so special?