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News | May 12, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Native Instruments have announced the two main features for their upcoming Maschine 2.6.5 update (not yet released). And these two big features are significant for workflow and the future of Maschine.

Review | May 11, 2017 by Sara Simms

When the engineering might of Pioneer meets the creative powerhouse of Dave Smith Instruments, the results are sure to be intriguing. Sara Simms road tests the DJ TORAIZ AS-1 Analog Synth

Tutorial | May 11, 2017 by Joe Albano

Close miking is a core skill for recording all kinds of sources from guitar and drums through to keyboards and vocals. Joe Albano takes you through the fundamentals of this technique.

News | May 11, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

XILS Labs are teasing us with their upcoming POLY synth plugin. The POLYM is inspired by the classic Polymoog synthesizer and what strikes us is how good it sounds. Check out the video below.

News | May 11, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Enrol now for free to watch this live streaming masterclass on Eurorack sound design with Endorphin.es, Thursday at 12PM PT / 8PM UK + Raffle for your chance to win: Cockpit, Gateway, Shuttle Mate!

News | May 11, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Whether you're at a drive-through or ordering a pizza online, it's possible to use your turntables instead of your voice. DJ Strategy shows you how in these two short videos.

Review | May 10, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

Focusrite has come up with a tiny audio interface for iOS that can phantom power from your phone or iPad. Matt Vanacoro welcomes an ultra portable solution.

Tutorial | May 10, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Moving between iOS and desktop has got easier and smoother than ever with the advent of AirDrop and iCloud Drive. Here’s how it works, including a couple of Logic tricks you may not have known about.

News | May 10, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Fans of Pink Floyd are in for a treat. The Pink Floyd Exhibition features the voices of David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Roger Waters & the late Richard Wright, and Pink Floyd’s last ever live performance.

News | May 10, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Beats for your feet! These Mi Adidas Roland TR-808 shoes could be the start of something cool for DJs, musicians, and dancers. Margo Neely, the woman behind the shoes, reveals more details here.

News | May 10, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Focusrite customers can now grab Positive Grid's BIAS Amp, one of the world's best and most realistic sounding guitar amp plug-ins for free! Here's how.

News | May 10, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Sequencers didn't always use buttons to represent steps. This clone of the classic ARP 1601 analog sequencer with CV and Gate connectivity uses sliders instead. It's not cheap but it is pretty!

News | May 09, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

The Korg Monologue has a hidden game that uses the step sequencer and the built-in display. This powerful, budget monophonic analog synthesizer always seems to have an extra trick up its sleeve!

Review | May 09, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

Can a $20 iPad synth really sound as big and impressive as something costing much more? Matt Vanacoro set out to discover the truth... and was pleasantly surprised.

Tutorial | May 09, 2017 by Joshua Casper

Here are 3 incredibly useful techniques to use while working inside Ableton Live that will help you make music better, faster, and more efficiently.