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News | Apr 14, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

BT's new synth instrument, aptly named BT Phobos, is a deep collaboration with Spitfire Audio and is ideal for the creation of cinematic electronic, epic, and hybrid compositions.

News | Apr 13, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Apogee's Symphony I/O Mk II audio interface already packs a punch. If its existing features were;y enough for you then be prepared for Standalone mode, 64 channels of I/O, and so much more.

Review | Apr 13, 2017 by Noah Pred

Kontakt allows developers - with a great deal of work - to build some truly astonishing self-contained instruments. Noah Pred finds out if Sample Logic's Rhythmology is up there with the best.

Tutorial | Apr 13, 2017 by Joe Albano

Blending real and virtual instruments, when done correctly, can help to ensure that your productions sound more live than they really are. Joe Albano explains why.

Tutorial | Apr 13, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Oscillators are at the heart of many kinds of synthesized sound. In this video you'll see how they can be tweaked to make better pads, or indeed many other types of patch.

News | Apr 13, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Available in MDF, wood or plexiglass, these stands for the Korg volca synths are unique in that they can be customised with your own artwork and designs. They're reasonably priced too.

News | Apr 13, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

From creating melodies and programming drum tracks to making chord progressions and arpeggios, Sundog Song Studio 3 is the MIDI composition software that plugs into your DAW and makes the process easy

Review | Apr 12, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Teenage Engineering’s PO-32 Tonic features an upgraded hardware platform and a rather special new trick not seen in the other Pocket Operators. But what could it be?

Tutorial | Apr 12, 2017 by Gary Hiebner

Harmor is an extremely powerful instrument that can create new sounds from audio that you import, but even do the same with images. How, you ask? Read on to find out...

News | Apr 12, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

The Musicians Institute Online has unveiled a new online live course for motivated beginner DJs. The instructor, DJ Charlie Sputnik, breaks down how it works and why you'll want to sign up!

News | Apr 12, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

It's free. It's from Brainworx. It's a great plug-in for polishing the low end of a mix. Did we mention it's free? Go watch the video of it in action, read the spec and download it now.

Tutorial | Apr 12, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Compression is a core element of mixing, and in this short video, certified trainer Nah Pred shows you what compression does and how best to use it in Ableton Live.

News | Apr 12, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

The Moog Model 15 app has been highly acclaimed since its release and today Moog Music gave it more love with the 1.1.1 update. It includes new expansion packs, Audiobus 3 support and more.

News | Apr 11, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Breathy flutes, luscious layered voices and big, beefy basses. This is what you can expect to discover in the new Anthology 1990 plugin released with Roland Cloud 4.2. Here's what you need to know...

Review | Apr 11, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

This update to UAD's platform brings some new goodies, tweaks and upgrades to the party. Matt Vanacoro finds out what's inside...