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News | Jan 04, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

When it comes to audio plug-ins based on vintage drum machines you can't argue with FREE ones! SampleScience Vintage Drum Elements 1.1 has an update and is still free for AU and VST.

Tutorial | Jan 03, 2016 by Shane Berry

Here are a few techniques for aiding mix decisions in poor acoustic environments. It goes without saying your ears have the final say, but a little technological help goes a long way.

News | Jan 03, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Drum Tools 02 from Wave Alchemy is a huge sample pack of 3,500 electronic drum and percussion sounds captured from the most impressive drum machines, analog synths and gear with 175 for FREE!

Review | Jan 02, 2016 by Matthew Loel T. Hepworth

For live performers, in-ear monitors have many advantages over foldback wedges. Matt looks at the entry-level and pro in-ear monitors from Ultimate Ears to see if they can replace on-stage monitors.

News | Jan 02, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Inspired by the sound aesthetic of Boards Of Canada SampleScience decided to create a plug-in instrument, Pastoral Tone, from public domain samples to bring lo-fi goodness to your productions.

News | Jan 01, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Discover the most popular articles you read the most at Ask.Audio during 2015. Including the top 8 news stories, music gear reviews, music production tutorials and music producer & artist interviews.

Tutorial | Dec 31, 2015 by G.W. Childs IV

Producing an album is no easy task. With that in mind, here's nine patterns and pitfalls it's better not to follow during the process. These would make good new year resolutions for every producer.

News | Dec 31, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

13 of our regular authors at Ask.Audio have put their heads together to figure out their own personal top 3 hardware or software music gear releases from 2015. Some big hitters and some surprises too.

News | Dec 31, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

We recently reviewed Rhodope and loved it... and now Strezov Sampling are back with their next generation make choir instrument, Wotan. This is an epic male choir instrument for Kontakt.

Tutorial | Dec 30, 2015 by G.W. Childs IV

Bring together the best of both worlds: the cool volca beats hardware drum machine and the DAW that needs no introduction, Ableton Live, for a medley of creative ways to create original beats.

Review | Dec 30, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Could your humble iPad or iPhone be the foundation for the future of music making? These 10 apps from 2015 suggest there is hope for the brave new world for musicians and live performers.

News | Dec 30, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Waves are giving us all access to the piano and keyboard mixing techniques perfected by producer, songwriter and mixing engineer Greg Wells (Adele, Katy Perry, OneRepublic) via PianoCentric plugin.

Review | Dec 29, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Audio interfaces are one of the most important element in any recording or production studio. Here's five of the best for every budget that made waves in 2015 which we reviewed.

Tutorial | Dec 29, 2015 by Thomas Goss

Interested in learning tips for orchestration and scoring, for both MIDI & "real-world"? This excerpt from Thomas Goss' book on 100 Orchestration Tips that accompanies his Ask.Audio videos is for you.

News | Dec 29, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

ModSstep, the iPad MIDI Sequencer, promises so much and is why some users were unhappy about some teething issues and no manual. Good news is the first update has been submitted to Apple already.