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News | Feb 16, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

In collaboration with Abbey Road Studios, Waves Audio have created authentic software emulations of the world-famous and unique plate reverb units from Abbey Road. Watch and listen to it here.

Review | Feb 15, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

So you'd like to be able to build your own modular MIDI controller which is as easy to configure with extra buttons, faders and knobs as simply snapping them together? Welcome to Palette.

Tutorial | Feb 15, 2016 by Ian Graham

Admit it, you've been using your eyes as much as you ears when producing music recently. It's hard not to with the tools we have. Ian Graham shares tips to help music making become more ear-based.

News | Feb 15, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Good news for music producers that haven't decided on a DAW yet, or are willing to switch: You can now get 2016 TEC Award Nominee McDSP FutzBox'"plus much more'"free with Propellerhead Reason.

Review | Feb 14, 2016 by Sara Simms

Pioneer DJ's DJM-S9 is designed and built for turntablists and especially those who use Serato. Sara Simms puts this DJ scratch mixer to the test to find out what good things it offers.

News | Feb 14, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

In this fascinating video we get a sneak peek behind the scenes at In Session Audio and discover what it took to make the Fluid harmonics Kontakt instrument from start to finish.

Tutorial | Feb 13, 2016 by Lynda Arnold

Most of the world now uses 440 Hz as the standard pitch tuning. However, this has been a relatively recent standard, and 432 Hz is making a comeback. Lynda Arnold explores why with sound examples.

News | Feb 13, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

The dates and venue for the 6th Torino Synth Meeting have been announced. It's a unique event for synth and music making enthusiasts with cool exhibitors like Moog Music & Arturia and performances.

News | Feb 13, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Percussa has integrated a cube network visualization feature into SYNTHOR, the digital modular synthesizer for the AudioCubes. This video shows the feature in action.

Review | Feb 12, 2016 by Toby Pitman

Looking for a great-sounding orchestral brass library (Kontakt instrument format) with many useful performance articulations and features? Toby Pitman sees if Soundiron Symphony Brass fits the bill.

Tutorial | Feb 12, 2016 by Sara Simms

Heavyocity DM-307 is an impressive Kontakt instrument packed with modular synth drums and analog drum machine sounds perfect for the EDM conscious producer. Here's how to use it when producing beats.

News | Feb 12, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Now you can connect other apps and external music hardware to Launchpad for iPad. Excited? You should be'¦ Imagine jamming with you Novation Circuit and Launchpad for iPad in sync!

News | Feb 12, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Steinberg have released new Styles for Groove Agent, inspired by the distinctive rhythms of British rock music in the '60s. Get your British beats for Groove Agent 4 & Groove Agent SE 4 here.

Review | Feb 11, 2016 by Toby Pitman

IK Multimedia have a new member in the iRig family. This time it's aimed at acoustic instruments. Let's check out the iRig Acoustic Mic and App.

Tutorial | Feb 11, 2016 by Gary Hiebner

Sound, as we know, plays a huge part in turning average visuals into emotional rollercoasters. Gary Hiebner shares 10 sound design tips designed to enhance the visuals and audience experience.