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Tutorial | Jul 26, 2017 by Joe Albano

You may have used time shifting tools in your DAW but how much do you really know about how they work? Joe Albano breaks down the technology in this helpful guide.

Tutorial | Jul 26, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Understanding some basics about harmony will help you to improve both your composition and improvisational skills while singing. This short video explains why.

News | Jul 26, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Like something out of Tron, could this stand be the future of synth stands for those who love their synths and machines on a sturdy, transparent, fluorescent stand?

Review | Jul 25, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

Match EQ tools are incredibly useful for quickly applying the same treatment to multiple files. Here, we go head to head with three of the best from Apple, Fabfilter and iZotope.

News | Jul 25, 2017 by Hollin Jones

ROLI adds to the software bundle that comes with Seaboard hardware including the Seaboard Block, now giving you a fullly fledged DAW, Tracktion Waveform.

Tutorial | Jul 25, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

Practicing your instrument can sometimes seem like a chore, but by changing your approach and identifying goals you can make it more enjoyable, and achieve more as well.

News | Jul 25, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Despite its name, Isotonik Studio's PerforModule Collection Four now includes five excellent modules for Ableton Live users for one reasonable price.

News | Jul 25, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Get ready for retro sonic 8-bit madness! The latest expansion from Native Instruments cracks open early-gen PCs and video game consoles to unleash a world of 8-bit sounds for Maschine users.

News | Jul 25, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Ableton's summit for music makers adds Goldie, Nosaj Thing + Daito Manabe, Chloe x Halle, Laurel Halo, Ben Frost, Tennyson to line-up of over 100 participants. 

Review | Jul 24, 2017 by Rishabh Rajan

A Minimoog-inspired portable monosynth developed by Roland & Studio Electronics for under $500 sounds too good to be true. But it's not! Here's our world exclusive video + review of the SE-02.

News | Jul 24, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Enrol for free to watch this hands-on demonstration of patching Reaktor Blocks to build an awesome Buchla style synth. Patch along and ask questions as you go!

Tutorial | Jul 24, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Using short bursts of frequency modulation as a sample kicks in is a great way to add bite and attack and help them stand out. Find out how it works in this short video.

News | Jul 23, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

File this story under read with some discretion or "synth rumour alert". Either way it's exciting to think that Roland might be resurrecting the SH-101 classic mono bass synth as a Boutique.

Tutorial | Jul 23, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

Forcing yourself to finish songs rather than leaving them to gather dust for years can be a positive experience. G.W Childs outlines five reasons why this is true.

News | Jul 23, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Cremacaffé are the makers behind some of the most innovatively designed desktop stands for synths and music machines we've seen. They are made from plywood and feature rubber anti-slip feet.