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Review | Jul 31, 2017 by Jade Wii

The latest hardware release from Dreadbox is a 4-voice analog synth monster that is much more than a regular polyphonic instrument. Jade Wii finds out what's lurking inside.

Tutorial | Jul 31, 2017 by Gary Hiebner

Alchemy, a relatively recent addition to Logic Pro's toolset, is a powerful and flexible synth for creating soundscapes. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of it.

News | Jul 31, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

If you want some of the touch-sensor expressivity of the ROLI Seaboard but with a very familiar keyboard touch and feel, TouchKeys might be for you.

News | Jul 30, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

If you already own a Korg Monologue and would prefer it to be a desktop module (without keyboard) then you're going to love this solution courtesy of Instrument Stands.

Tutorial | Jul 30, 2017 by Hollin Jones

The Buchla Easel is a modular synthesizer quite unlike any other. In this short video, Buchla expert Todd Barton shows you around and explains how it works.

News | Jul 30, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

The name PPG Infinity conjures up space, exploring an infinite palette of sounds, and much more. The teaser video preview of PPG Apps's new synth doesn't disappoint.

Tutorial | Jul 29, 2017 by Hollin Jones

We've all done it at some point '" gone ahead and bought something expensive that we've later regretted. Here are some ways to avoid doing it, and to cope with it if it has already happened.

News | Jul 29, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

A sound pack from Samples From Mars and Elektron for Digitakt and other Elektron sampler machines promises recordings of classic analog Roland drum machines. What's not to like?

News | Jul 29, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Logic Pro X 10.3.2 includes a Direct Monitoring feature designed to eliminate latency when recording. The good news is works with Apogee's Element and Ensemble Thunderbolt audio interfaces.

Review | Jul 28, 2017 by Joshua Casper

Sample Logic's latest Kontakt instrument crams over 1000 loops and 1800 presets into a clever four-core loop instrument. Joshua Casper found himself suitably impressed.

Tutorial | Jul 28, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

Don't throw that tired old library of loops out! Instead, why not recycle them into something new, interesting and usable? Here are some top tips for breathing life into your library.

News | Jul 28, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Great news for iPad users with a big, free update to iMPC Pro. And substantial discounts on iMPC for all platforms as well as expansion packs, and even some free content!

News | Jul 28, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Trusted Moog expert, Jareth Lackey, is giving the BETA version of the Behringer minimoog clone a spin. Here's his first video. Spoiler alert: sound is killer.

Review | Jul 27, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Arturia has released a short documentary in which Alexandre Desplat shows how he used the MatrixBrute synth as well as live orchestral sessions to score blockbuster movie Valerian. Watch it here.

Review | Jul 27, 2017 by Scott Riesterer

A pre-built modular synth system can be a great way to get all the flexibility and power but without the hassle of building it for yourself. So how did Scott Riesterer get on with Pure Modular?