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Overloud Releases EQ550 EQ Plugin. FREE For 1 Week

Overloud describes their newly released EQ550 as "the ultimate tool for professional engineers who mix with no compromises". You can judge if that's the case by downloading this $139 plugin for FREE!

Review: Moog Music DFAM

The semi-modular Moog DFAM follows the form factor of the Mother 32. With a 24-point patchbay it can be used in standalone or modular eurorack mode. Rishabh Rajan investigates.

3 Ways To Get Live Looping Without Pedals Like Elise Trouw

Elise Trouw is an internet sensation. Not just for being a wonderfully talented multi-musician and performer, but for using live looping without a pedal or button in sight. Here's how she does it.

Isolating the Mic: Avoiding Leakage & Excess Room Tone in Microphone Recordings

Studio recording can be a minefield of sound leakage, ambient distractions and other unwanted interference. Here, Joe Albano shares his top tips for getting great isolation during audio capture.

Understanding The Unique Make Noise René Cartesian Sequencer

Named after Descartes, Make Noise's latest is a unique Cartesian sequencer. In this short video, Rishabh Rajan gives you a quick guided tour of the interface to help you get a head start.

Artificial Noise Key Control Maps Desired Key & Scale To Synths & MIDI Controllers

Imagine being able to map the musical scale and key to the white keys of your MIDI controller or MIDI synthesizer. Key Control is a handy box from Artificial Noise that allows you to do just that.

6 Easy Ways to Get into Music Tech DIY & Hacking

There's never been a better time to get into music tech DIY & hacking. Nowadays there is an abundance of platforms and resources designed specifically for any level in these once-specialist activities

Check Out The Korg MicroKorg Desktop Synth

Sometimes you just don't need keys on a hardware synth. Sometimes a key or two breaks and you wish your synth was of the desktop variety. Here's how to mod a Korg MicroKorg and make it look great.

New Roland Boutique TR-08 €6 MIDI Editor Gives You Access To Hidden Controls

What can you buy for €6 these days? A beer, a coffee... and a really cool software editor and plugin that will make your Roland Boutique TR-08 Rhythm Composer an even better drum machine in many ways.

Eventide Releases H9 Control Android App For H9 Harmonizer

Eventide's H9 Control App comes to Android via the Google Play Store - another step forward for Android-using musicians and performers.

Review: ModeAudio Dark Mass Ambient Drone Samples

Layer, loop and be terrified by these dark ambient samples from ModeAudio, perfect for atmospheres, movie and game scoring.

Novation Peak: Exploring The Oscillators

Understanding how Peak's sound starts life is key to harnessing its power. Rishabh Rajan shows you how the oscillators work in this short video.

Is Apple Working On New High-End, Over-Ear Headphones?

Apple's track record with audio fidelity is middling when it comes to earphones, but could the company be about to change all that with a new, wireless over-ear model?

Steinberg And Softube Announce Full Cubase And Console 1 Integration

Great news for Cubase users looking to get more hands-on with their production workflows - Softube's Console 1 is now officially fully supported.

Review: Universal Audio Arrow

UAD's Arrow is finally here - a Thunderbolt 3, bus-powered audio interface with DSP and access to the company's world of plug-ins. Matt Vanacoro couldn't wait to get started with it.