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Review | Aug 26, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

Featuring a keyboard, knobs, trigger pads, and touch pad the nanoKEY Studio from Korg is a wireless (or USB) mobile MIDI controller with some advanced features. G. W. Childs puts in a performance.

Tutorial | Aug 26, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Having a home studio can be really convenient but it's not without its pitfalls! Here's how to avoid the worst of them. 

News | Aug 25, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

We heard vague rumors about this and now Serato have announced that they have indeed be working with Roland on something new. Watch the teaser video below. Only 14 days to wait to see the results.

Review | Aug 25, 2016 by AfroDJMac

Version 1 of WaveDNA's Liquid Rhythm was pretty impressive. When Liquid Music arrived we were also impressed by its potential. Now in version 1.6.1 AfroDJMac digs in to see what all the fuss is about.

Tutorial | Aug 25, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Starting with the four standard sounds: kick, snare, hi-hat and clap in a drum rack, Multiplier takes you through the basics of creating a Tech House beat.

Tutorial | Aug 25, 2016 by Lyubomir Dobrev

After reading this you'll never think of your sampler and synthesizer as separate beasts ever again. Here's 5 steps to turning your sampler (hardware or software) into a powerful synthesizer.

News | Aug 25, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Embertone tell us Recorders, their latest virtual instrument brings carefully and lovingly sampled recorders (over 6,900 samples) to Kontakt. They sound great too. Here's the press release and video.

News | Aug 25, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

If you were dreaming of an upgraded version of Pioneer DJ's XDJ-1000 USB-only multiplayer with touch screen and so much more, then you'll be happy to read this!

Review | Aug 24, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

The new Apogee Symphony I/O KM2 Thunderbolt audio interface doesn't just look, sound and feel great, it's highly configurable and definitely high quality too. Matt Vanacoro got hands on.

Tutorial | Aug 24, 2016 by Noah Pred

Making music is more accessible than ever due to the low cost of gear. But it's not without its pitfalls. The difficulty is in learning how to use the equipment and be creative and focused with it.

News | Aug 24, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

If you like the idea of creating song (melodic, harmonic and rhythmic) ideas in seconds, then you'll love WaveDNA's Liquid Music. And at 50% off for a limited time ONLY it's a no-brainer!

News | Aug 24, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Thanks to Mesmerising Instruments and Sounds on Facebook for sharing this captivating video of Koka Nikoladze new musical creation made from a single stepper motor, a contact mic and more.

News | Aug 24, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Since January 2016 we've been waiting patiently for the MatrixBrute to arrive. With the release of their 4th video explaining and demonstrating the analog effects it feels like we're getting closer...

Review | Aug 23, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

CableGuys Volumeshaper 4 does more than just shape the volume for an audio source. It can also make some very complicated modulations to anything you run through it as GW Childs discovered.

Tutorial | Aug 23, 2016 by Joe Albano

In days gone by there was a large difference between Pro Tools standard vs Pro Tools HD. Joe Albano explores the features Avid's current powerhouse DAW standard edition can brag about.