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Review | Dec 29, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Over the past year we've reviewed a lot of capable and unique MIDI Controllers here at AskAudio Mag. Here's our favorite 12 of the year (in alphabetical order).

Editorial | Dec 28, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

So you might be considering picking up some bargains in a seasonal sale, or just want to burn a hole in your pocket… but do you really need new music gear? G.W. Childs plays devil's advocate.

News | Dec 28, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Arturia's latest expansion pack for their creative drum machine, SPARK and SparkLE controllers and SPARK 2 is a hard-hitting collection spanning heavy techno to hardtek and Drum n Bass.

Review | Dec 27, 2014 by Joe Albano

Looking for speakers which are clean, loud, detailed, with a well-balanced sound but don't take up much desk space? Joe Albano finds out if Samson's Meteor M2 speakers fit the bill.

News | Dec 27, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Turn away from your computer screen (not just yet) and make some music! Novation show how LaunchControl XL can be the hub of your music studio using hardware to get hands-on and happy.

News | Dec 26, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Fancy a remake of the classic, affordable, and portable duophonic analog synthesizer, the ARP Odyssey? Well Korg have been working on this since February and January 2015 is maybe a release date...

Review | Dec 26, 2014 by Toby Pitman

Software amp simulators have come a long way in the past few years. And many recording guitarists are now open to the idea of going software. Toby Pitman highlights five of the very best.

Tutorial | Dec 26, 2014 by Francesco Schiavon

Ever come across a situation where you've forgotten or lost the password for your Mac? Before you wipe your Mac to start again, read this by Francesco Schiavon. It'll save your sanity and time!

News | Dec 26, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

DJ audio production system and looper app for iPad, Sproghtly Software's latest version of 2 Turntables and a Microphone aims to further emulate the handling and sound of traditional DJ turntables.

News | Dec 25, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

It's Christmas Day! How better to celebrate than adding to your stash of presents by getting even more presents?! From Logic presets, to loops, a NI Massive Sound design ebook to a free magazine...

Review | Dec 24, 2014 by Bill Burgess

Is Sounds of Revolution Transformation a useful library for EDM producers and sound designers? Bill Burgess dives into the machine to find out.

News | Dec 24, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

As a special gift for all of you, here is the last magazine issue for 2014 of AskAudio Mag. With a beautiful layout and featuring top reviews, tutorials and interviews with the pros, grab yours free!

News | Dec 24, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

On November 14, 2014 we reported that Arturia were getting ready to unveil a new audio interface. Today Arturia have released more details. The biggest of which is that it'll be a high-end interface.

Review | Dec 23, 2014 by Noah Pred

If you thought controlling Ableton Live using your iPad had to be serious and limited, think again. touchAble 3 redefines how useful an iPad can be... and how fun it can be as an Ableton controller.

Tutorial | Dec 23, 2014 by Gary Hiebner

When it's time to take your music from studio to live performance, Bitwig Studio has the means and the ease to help. Gary Hiebner shows how to make it happen.