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News | Jan 22, 2019 by Rounik Sethi

One of the most highly anticipated eurorack modules as part of the Erica Synths Techno System is the new Sample Drum Module. Here's what you need to know.

News | Jan 22, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Learn the fundamentals of Kontakt 6 from setup through library management, sampling and creating your own sampled instruments in this course with Matt Vanacoro.

Review | Jan 22, 2019 by Jay Asher

This sampled brass instrument runs in the free Kontakt Player and brings the sound and feel of a lush horn section to your tracks. Jay Asher put it to the test.

News | Jan 22, 2019 by Hollin Jones

With its striking new industrial design, accurate imaging and off-axis response, the FX series is a worthy sequel to the Fader Series.

News | Jan 22, 2019 by Hollin Jones

These new in-ear reference headphones from Reftone and Stealth Sonics aim to bring a new level of sonic realism to your monitoring sessions.

News | Jan 21, 2019 by Rounik Sethi

Following on from the Platform M+ 8-channel DAW control surfaces, iCon Pro Audio have announced a matching USB 2 audio interface, Platform U22 VST.

Tutorial | Jan 21, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

In this head to head shootout, Matt Vanacoro pits his native plugs against DSP-powered models to see how the sound quality and CPU requirements compare.

Review | Jan 20, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

With an impeccable sound, well designed presets and great choice of timbres, could this be the ultimate soul vocal instrument? Matt Vanacoro found out.

News | Jan 20, 2019 by Rounik Sethi

The new 9-fader MIDI and DAW controller, Studiologic SL Mixface, is making its debut at NAMM 2019 in Anaheim in just a few days time. There's plenty of reasons to get excited by this $249 controller.

News | Jan 19, 2019 by Rounik Sethi

The next generation of MIDI 2.0 prototyping has begun and has been announced by The MIDI Manufacturers Association (MMA) and the Association of Music Electronics Industry (AMEI).

News | Jan 19, 2019 by Hollin Jones

This new hardware unit from FX developer Strymon has many more tricks up its sleeve than you might expect. Delay, looping and MIDI control are just a few.

News | Jan 18, 2019 by Rounik Sethi

Well, well, well. Teenage Engineering have pulled the synth out of the bag with their new Pocket Operators... and these 3 machines are billed as affordable modular synths.

Review | Jan 18, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

Korg's Electribe Wave is the latest version of the company's powerful synth for iPad and iPhone, with a ton of features and an amazing sound. It's also rather fun, as Matt Vanacoro discovered...

Tutorial | Jan 18, 2019 by Joe Albano

If you have ever wondered what those extra ports on your audio interface are for, look no further for an explanation. Joe Albano reveals how you could get more I/O without lifting a finger.

News | Jan 18, 2019 by Hollin Jones

This collection of over 30 virtual modules from plugin specialists McDSP could be the answer to your prayers - and it's more affordable than you might expect.