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Review: Steinberg HALion 6

Now at version 6, Steinberg's HALion sampler can claim to be one of the industry's best-established tools. But would Matt Vanacoro be impressed?

Harmonic DJ Mixing: How to Do It. Why It Works. Why Using Mixed in Key Helps

Understanding the relationship between the key of different music tracks can make you a better and more effective DJ. Joshua Casper explains the science behind Harmonic DJ Mixing.

This Is The Most Insanely Cool Synth Controller / Case For Your Korg Volcas

If you have a Korg volca, or four, this beautiful wooden keyboard controller could be yours for just €400. It's an ingenious design and one that accommodates the volcas in an ergonomic way.

MP3 is Dead! Expired Patents and Why AAC Is A Better Compressed Audio Format

You may have read about MP3 being discontinued recently. Joshua Casper explains and demonstrates why it doesn't matter and how AAC is superior for those who choose to listen to compressed audio.

Magix Resurrects Popular Audio Editor, Releases Sound Forge Pro 3 For Mac

MAGIX releases SOUND FORGE Pro MAC 3, including iZotope RX & Ozone Elements and announces new versions of SOUND FORGE Audio Studio, and SOUND FORGE Pro for Windows coming later this year.

Moogfest Announces Suzanne Ciani As 2017 Moog Innovation Award Recipient

The latest from Moogfest 2017 includes news that prolific pioneer of the synth world, Suzanne Ciani, is to receive the 2017 Moog Innovation Award. Plenty more info from the upcoming event also.

The Most Acified TB-303 Clones

If you can't get your hands on a real TB-303 you're not alone. Help is at hand though in the form of these great clones, at a variety of prices to suit most budgets.

Using Cubase 9's Audio Processing Tools To Create Atmospheres & Effects

Cubase has a great set of tools for processing audio offline. Here's how you can 'abuse' them to mash and mangle audio into something unique. 

Parallel Processing Using Maschine

Parallel processing is an important technique fore every producer to know about. Here's how you can do it using the Maschine software and hardware.

This Analog-Inspired Kontakt Synth Goes Deep

Invasors is a synth that goes deeper than your average Kontakt synth. There is quite possibly something here for everyone: sound designer, producer and synthesist.

Modor MiniModor Is The NF-1 Synth But Smaller, Cheaper, With New Added Features

In reducing the size of the NF-1 into the NF-1m, Minimodor, you'd expect there be fewer features and power. However, this little brother to the NF-1 packs all the power and adds some more features!

Watch Out When Mixing Low End: Standing Waves & Room Modes

Understanding the acoustics of your working space is key to getting mixes that travel well, especially when it comes to low end. Joe Albano explains why.

Delicious Sounding Semi-Modular Analog Synth, ANTS, Now Available To Pre-Order

You could have ANTS! in your studio soon. This 4-oscillator semi-modular analog synth in desktop format is now available to pre-order after a successful Kickstarter and is shipping in 2 weeks.

How To Create Your Own Intelligent Randomizer in Logic Pro X, Inspired by Brian Eno

If you watched the recent video interview with Eno you might her noticed his custom randomizer script plugin in Logic Pro X. Inspired by this concept we want to show you how to make your own version.

Review: Fluffy Audio Rinascimento

Some virtual instruments cover fields you've never even heard of, and that is certainly the case with Fluffy Audio's Rinascimento. Let it open your eyes and ears to new possibilities...