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News | Aug 28, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Isotonik have released PP-Labs' Producing and Performing Toolchain. We're talking powerful devices that can, amongst other things, save and recall the parameters of all devices on a track in Ableton.

Review | Aug 27, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Recently we've been seeing regular monthly updates for Cakewalk SONAR. These updates haven't just seen bug fixes, we're talking new features too. Matt Vanacoro checks out this massive DAW.

Tutorial | Aug 27, 2016 by Joshua Casper

Want an easy DIY music project that'll result in a nifty MIDI sustain pedal? You're in the right place. Joshua Casper shows how to easily create your own MIDI sustain pedal circuit.

Tutorial | Aug 27, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

If you've ever wondered what make Tech House... Tech House then this video from Multiplier looks to make it clearer using musical cues and examples.

News | Aug 27, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

The wait is over. Qu-Bit Chord is shipping and should be available from your local Qu-Bit stocking modular synth retailer very soon, if not already! Chord will bring polyphony to your system.

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.