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News | Apr 15, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

StrumPad is an ingenious idea for a MIDI controller that does away with keys and replaces them with virtual strings / fretboard that can be strummed in a way you'd expect to play a guitar.

Review | Apr 15, 2016 by Gary Hiebner

Waves Audio's NX (virtual mix room for headphones) has caused a bit of a stir since it was released. Gary Hiebner checks it out, and quite frankly finds it very, very impressive.

News | Apr 15, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Circuit Components is the first installment of new software and features for Circuit—including Sample Import, Synth Editor, Session Librarian and Firmware Update. Lots of videos... very impressive!

Tutorial | Apr 15, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

If you're a vocalist or a producer working with a vocalist, these five tips are designed to help bring out the vocalist's muse and therefore release the performance you're looking for.

News | Apr 15, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Synaptic's new plug-ins at Musikmesse 2016 caused quite a stir. AdaptiVerb uses self-learning robot technology! And Wormhole is every Sci-Fi game and film sound designer's dream. Watch the demos now.

News | Apr 15, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Amazing Machines are well known to us now, and to many Reaktor Blocks users. Here’s a quick look at their new AM104 CV Mixer for Reaktor Blocks.

News | Apr 15, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

MonoPlugs tell us their new synth has a powerful sound and modern morphing features, is ideal for live performance, jam sessions and studio recordings. The video demos are worth watching too!

Review | Apr 14, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

Imagine a gorgeous sounding, diverse reverb unit in a 500 series hardware unit with creative controls. Then Meris Mercury7 is one to check out. Watch and read our review below.

Tutorial | Apr 14, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

Apple's MainStage is used for many live performances, tours, and even for big Broadway productions! Whatever the scale of your performance, Matt Vanacoro shows you how to keep it running smoothly.

Interview | Apr 14, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Chuckie is a world-famous DJ and producer, the man behind "Dirty Dutch Music", a DJ mixing genius, and has reworked tracks from David Guetta to Eric Morillo and even done edits for Michael Jackson.

News | Apr 14, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Noted Mic Expert Matt McGlynn (Roswell Pro Audio) has introduced a new large-diaphragm studio condenser microphone workhorse, designed to be comfortable recording anything.

News | Apr 14, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Ableton Live 9.6.1 features a vast array of improvements and bug fixes. While there's been performance improvements for Live users, Push 1 and 2 users will feel the love in a big way too.

News | Apr 14, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Here's a native audio plug-in from Eventide and Tony Visconti that emulates the room sound of the vocal effect of Heroes by David Bowie. And it sounds just like the original Hansa studio!

News | Apr 13, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

So you want a dose of rhythmic inspiration from a wide range of analog and digital hardware synths in Ableton Live? Then AfroDJMac’s latest lovely sounding Live Pack is just what the doctor ordered.

Review | Apr 13, 2016 by Matthew Loel T. Hepworth

The Aston Origin has caused quite a stir since it was introduced, but does it really live up to the hype? Matthew Loel T. Hepworth compares it head-to-head with three other popular microphones.