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News | Jan 11, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

The Apogee Control is a Hardware Remote for the Element Series and Symphony I/O Mk II audio interfaces. It's available now and here's all you need to know.

News | Jan 11, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Cycling74 Max MSP users can now make light of mapping a MIDI controller to their Max patches, thanks to 42Percent Noir's EasyController app.

Review | Jan 10, 2017 by Timo Preece

Elektron announcement of Analog Heat was met with rejoicing and some uncertainty. Timo Preece digs deep below the analog distortion and saturation for a clearer picture of what makes it so versatile.

Tutorial | Jan 10, 2017 by Gary Hiebner

FL Studio is a deep and potentially complex DAW which is also easy to use. If you've been scratching the surface you may want to dive deeper to discover more it can do. Here's 10 handy tips to help.

News | Jan 10, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

The mention of stylophone may not turn your head as much as mention of a portable analog synthesizer. This new Gen X1 synth from Dubreq looks and sounds pretty awesome.

News | Jan 10, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Flintpope is back (was he ever away?) with a new sound design tool for NI Kontakt users... it's free it you like it that way and it's powerful too.

News | Jan 10, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Light, compact and Sturdy, the new MOD Duo could replace heavy audio effect rigs by allowing guitarists and producers access to plugins, including: effects, synths, amp simulations & tools.

News | Jan 09, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

It's here. We've been sitting on this news for what feels like a VERY long time... and now Akai are ready to release full details to the world. Here is the new flagship MPC: say hello to MPC X.

News | Jan 09, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Designed for studio and stage, the new MPC Live is a standalone music production centre with new functionality and power over its predecessor in a portable easy to use box. No computer required.

News | Jan 09, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

To accompany today's announcement of MPC Live and MPC X, Akai Pro have released MPC 2.0 software featuring a new GUI, audio tracks, clip launching, and a whole lot more to get excited about.

Tutorial | Jan 09, 2017 by Joshua Casper

Befaco is synonymous with professional DIY musical hardware.  In this Eurorack Masterclass we get a good look at their newest gear and a good listen to a couple freestyle modular sessions!

News | Jan 09, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Today (Monday January 9th, 2017 at 11:00 am PT / 7pm UK / 8pm CET) we have a treat for anyone interested in mastering: a free masterclass with Gavin Lurssen and Rueben Cohen!

News | Jan 08, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

What could be better suited to music production than a blazing fast 17.3 inch 4K laptop? Answer: A laptop with three 4K displays and 32 GB ram.

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 08, 2017 by Joe Albano

There's no doubting the joy of using a real hardware synthesizer. The tactile controls are difficult to beat. But when it comes to sound these 7 virtual synths more than hold their own.