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News | Sep 21, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Spark is a VST/AU/AAX plugin that models four Marshall® tube amplifiers, four guitar cabinets, four overdrive pedals and a set of the most common spatial effects.

News | Sep 21, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Complete controls to make your beats chunkier, your bass and keys smoother, and of course a blend ratio, the much anticipated volca Mixer has arrived...

Review | Sep 20, 2016 by Jay Asher

Cinematic Studio Series says their new Strings library for Kontakt is bursting with character with stunning true-to-life dynamics and a wide variety of articulations. Jay Asher puts it to the test.

Review | Sep 20, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Output’s instruments are known for being unique, and now they've focused their attention on bass. But will the earth move?

Tutorial | Sep 20, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Using the sample section of NI’s excellent new Reaktor synth, FORM, Matt Cellitti shows how to add interest to patches with some cool sound design tips in this video tutorial.

News | Sep 20, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

If you're awaiting the launch of the new macOS Sierra from Apple and want to upgrade your music studio machine immediately... don't! There's reports of issues with audio unit plug-ins flying in.

News | Sep 20, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

What happens if you put Tim Exile inside an IBM Data center equipped with a Zoom audio recorder, laptop, Ableton Push and his range of controllers? Music made from samples from machines of course.

Interview | Sep 19, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Portishead's Adrian Utley talks about the Moog Minimoog analog synthesizer, its unique, wonderful sound, and how it was used to create the synth sounds on the recent Portishead "SOS" track, ABBA cover

Tutorial | Sep 19, 2016 by Noah Pred

In an ideal world we'd send mixes to be professionally mastered. If you're looking to master, or pre-master, in Ableton Live this FREE audio effects rack from Manmade Mastering is a must-download.

News | Sep 19, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Digital music making tools make creating sounds easier than ever, yet many of us are becoming more entranced by mechanical machines with moving parts and organic ways to create and sequence beats.

News | Sep 19, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

We're collaborating with our friends at Synth Anatomy to help get this survey out to a wider audience. It's one question and will take you 10 seconds. Do you want Logic Pro to support Ableton Link...

Review | Sep 18, 2016 by Noah Pred

Designed for rhythmic audio gating, Sinevibes Switch 2.0 also includes a very capable sequencer with control of over 32 gates. Noah Pred discovers whether Switch 2 takes him beyond the gates.

News | Sep 18, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

This short video from Pittsburgh Modular demos their newly released Lifeforms Percussion Sequencer.

Tutorial | Sep 18, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

So you've got a Korg Electribe 2 (or are thinking about getting one) and you want some workflow tips and tricks? You're in the right place! G.W. Childs is here to help.

News | Sep 18, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

The OD-11 wireless multi-room stereo loudspeaker has been re-engineered by Teenage Engineering combining that unmistakably warm and relaxed Stig Carlsson sound with striking design and new features.