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Tutorial | Aug 20, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Sculpture isn't only good at material sounds. See how to use its controls in unusual and creative ways to build an authentic techno kick drum patch.

Tutorial | Aug 19, 2018 by Rich Tozzoli

The right mindset is just as important as having technical skills when it comes to succeeding at the music game. Here are some insider tips to help you get to where you want to be.

News | Aug 19, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

Quite simply Couture is another awesome audio plugin from Auburn Sounds. This time you've got easy and effective access to transient control and saturation to help add life to your sounds.

Review | Aug 18, 2018 by Sara Simms

DFX Quad from Drastic Music is a multi-FX module for Ableton Live that lets you mangle and process your sound in some cool ways - and all for just $20. Sara Simms fired it up...

Review | Aug 17, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Put down that keyboard - there are some weird and wonderful MIDI controllers around that can make you see recording and triggering in a completely new light. Here are six of the best.

News | Aug 17, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

Check out these 3 synth cases from a super affordale sub $49 rack for the Neutron or Model D and/or eurorack to gorgeous hand-crafted wooden cases that also accomoadate the Arturia KeyStep.

News | Aug 16, 2018 by Hollin Jones

A new video demo from the developers of this synth collaboration shows off 32 of the dynamic, sequenced presets you can expect to find when the unit ships later this year.

Review | Aug 16, 2018 by Hollin Jones

iBassist is much more than a virtual bass for your iPad - it's a fully featured sequencer with advanced MIDI I/O that can make yur basslines follow your songs. Hollin Jones explains...

Tutorial | Aug 16, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Jordan Rudess shares some of his performance and warm-up secrets in this video - it's invaluable advice for keyboard players of all skill levels.

News | Aug 16, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

Following on from a hugely successful crowd-funding campaign (almost 300% funded!) Modal's new 32-oscillator portable poly powerhouse synth is available to pre-order.

News | Aug 15, 2018 by Hollin Jones

UAD Software v9.6 adds guitar amp, mastering suite, and microphone collection plug-ins, exclusively for UA Interfaces and UAD-2 hardware.

Review | Aug 15, 2018 by Rishabh Rajan

Roland has released an updated version of its much-loved AIRA drum machine, the TR-8S. Combining Analog Circuit Behaviour-modelled sounds with samples, Rishabh Rajan put it to the test.

News | Aug 15, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

Explore every module in the Backline Rig collection and see how a track is made in this monster, 60-video Reason course.

Tutorial | Aug 15, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

Wavetable synths are a lot of fun but they're digital, right? Is it possible to create one that's 100% analog? Well, Loopop shows how in this illuminating video tutorial.

News | Aug 15, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

Our friends at Universal Audio tell us Century Tube Channel Strip is a classic tube microphone preamp, EQ and dynamics control, for real time recording inspiration for the most important sources.