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News | Sep 29, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

MOTU's redesigned 828es audio interface now offers ESS converters, control room features and a lot more for just $995. Here's everything you need to know.

Tutorial | Sep 28, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

In the latest in his series on music theory essentials, Matt Vanacoro gives you some pointers on how best to put together a chord chart for you and those you are working with.

News | Sep 28, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

The next generation of ROLI's Block, portable and expressive music creation devices has been launched today. The ROLI Lightpad Block M is more sensitive and precise for a greater depth of expression.

News | Sep 28, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

If you perform a lot of audio edits a dedicated audio editor can provide an improved workflow over your DAW. In this video Hollin Jones takes you through the audio editing basics in Adobe Audition CC.

News | Sep 27, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

New firmware for Music Production Centers adds Ableton Link support, Bluetooth MIDI compatibility, major enhancements to real-time pitch-shifting and time-stretching algorithm for MPC X & MPC Live.

Review | Sep 27, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Blue's compact mic and software bundle is designed for podcasters and journalists as well as anyone making music. With Mac, PC, iOS and Android compatibility, could it be the only solution you need?

Tutorial | Sep 27, 2017 by Rich Tozzoli

If you've never taken advantage of optical preamps to expand your UA Apollo mobile recording rig, you could be missing out! Rich Tozzoli shows you how it works and how it can help you.

News | Sep 27, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

So you want to understand all about sound, waveforms and hearing and how that can be translated for your productions? You've come to the right place.

News | Sep 27, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

The ultra expressive MIDI controller, Zvuk9, is now available via IndieGoGo. It's a flexible, interesting controller for software and hardware synths. We'd recommend you check out the videos below.

Review | Sep 26, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Big Fish Audio's latest Kontakt-based instrument delivers multiple classic drum machines, effects and a powerful sequencer. Plus it's affordable, as Hollin Jones discovered.

Tutorial | Sep 26, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Impact reverbs are a favourite trick of dance producers, but do you know how to create them for yourself? In this short video, Multiplier breaks down the technique.

News | Sep 26, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Everyone now has the chance to learn more about interfaces for electronic instruments, synths, drum machines, thanks to Push Turn Move author Kim Bjørn's free upcoming masterclass.

News | Sep 25, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

German pro audio hardware maker, ESI, tells us their new device provides perfect playback volume control of studio monitors and is aptly named MoCo.

Review | Sep 25, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

Portable DAWs have got really powerful over the years, and Beatmaker was one of the first on the scene. Now at version 3, G.W Childs finds out if this really could replace his desktop system.

Tutorial | Sep 25, 2017 by Joe Albano

Sometimes there's a sound or effect you can only get from hardware. It's easier than you might think to incorporate outboard gear into Logic, but there are a few rules to follow. Joe Albano explains.