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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.

Editorial | Sep 17, 2016 by Martin Sitter

Martin Sitter (Ask.Audio’s CEO) discusses the recently ended Live Summer MasterClass Series, including Highlight Reel.

Tutorial | Sep 17, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

Is the grass always greener on the other side of the DAW fence? Not always... but here's 4 features that'll have users of other DAWs looking enviously in the direction of Cakewalk Sonar.

Review | Sep 17, 2016 by Joe Albano

Without further ado here's seven of our favorite high-end, analog, hardware compressors. This list includes vintage models and some units that are out of production.

News | Sep 16, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

We're sad to report that one of the greatest synthesizer designers and makers, Don Buchla, has passed away today.

News | Sep 15, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

If you have the Roland Boutique JU-06 synthesizer then you can get a standalone and VST MIDI editor and remote control for less than 6 Euros! Watch the video below to see this in action.

Review | Sep 15, 2016 by Gary Hiebner

Think of controllers and Novation and you probably think about their capable Launchpad and Launchpad Pro Ableton Live controllers/instruments. If you want keys? The Launchkey mkII aims to please.

Tutorial | Sep 15, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

If you feel intimidated by synthesis and patch bays and find you're excusing yourself from conversations about them, now is the time to face your fear and discover your inner synth power.