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News | Nov 23, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Live 10 may be a couple of months off but we've had advanced access to it. In this excerpt from the free MasterClass, DJ Kiva shows you around some of the cool new features.

News | Nov 22, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

The Acidbox III from Erica Synths brings the essential functionality from the stereo Polivoks VCF in a compact and affordable hardware effects unit.

Review | Nov 22, 2017 by Sara Simms

2 channels, 4 decks and even a built-in sequencer. Could Roland's DJ-202 be the ultimate portable controller for DJs and performers? Sara Simms finds out.

News | Nov 22, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Designed as a one-off celebration special edition, this awesome looking VCF module can be yours for a surprisingly affordable price...

Tutorial | Nov 22, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

In-ear monitors are a crucial tool for all kinds of live performers. But how do you choose the ones that are right for you, balancing price and functionality? Matt Vanacoro shares his experience.

News | Nov 21, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Waves' first plugins for iPad / iPhone is a big deal. When prominent brands put their confidence in the iOS platform it gives confidence to producers that their mobile device can be their studio DAW.

Review | Nov 21, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Arturia's latest USB MIDI controllers have plenty of hands-on controls, come bundled with Analog Lab and integrate with the company's synths. Hollin Jones got to work with Keylab Essential.

Tutorial | Nov 21, 2017 by Jay Asher

GarageBand shares a lot of its DNA with Logic, but the bigger app has a ton of features that GarageBand lacks. Here are 10 reasons to make the leap.

News | Nov 21, 2017 by Hollin Jones

It's not even Black Friday yet but it is Bass Tuesday as Waves makes Bass Slapper available for just $29. So if you give a funk about great bass sounds, check it out!

Tutorial | Nov 21, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Korg's Gadget sequencer for Mac, PC and iOS is a fun and powerful way to make beats, record guitars and put tracks together. Here are two videos to get your skills up to speed.

News | Nov 21, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

They call it an "in-your-face gating effect" and a "volume modulator". But this very affordable effect plugin is greater than the sum of its parts and useful indeed for electronic producers.

News | Nov 20, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

The next generation of acclaimed flagship beat-production software, MPC 2.0, introduces a number of powerful new composition and performance features to the Music Production Center experience.

News | Nov 20, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Softube's new Fix Phaser aims to provide all the sonic acrobatics your tracks will ever need and ensure you're never stuck for a bit of movement.

Tutorial | Nov 20, 2017 by Rich Tozzoli

Guitars generally work in mono but by adding stereo effects with these plugins you can increase the space and size of your guitar tracks. Read on to find out how it works.

News | Nov 20, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

So you want to track / record with your UA Apollo interface and control it with your Softube Console 1, thereby making your mixing workflow more efficient? Softube Apollo Central does it for free.