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News | Jan 07, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Casio’s New DJ Controller, XW-DJ1, and XW-PD1 Groove Center offer users the chance to mix, scratch and produce their own tracks. Stay tuned for reviews coming very, very soon!

Review | Jan 06, 2015 by G.W. Childs IV

SynthMaster 2.6 claims to be an "all-round" synth with most features you could want in one plug-in. G. W. Childs takes a close look at SynthMaster 2.6 and finds it more than lives up to the hype.

Tutorial | Jan 06, 2015 by Rich Tozzoli

Getting lead guitar sounds to breathe and cut through the mix can be tricky when competing with lots of instruments. Rich Tozzoli shares a useful tip on how a touch of delay can make a big difference.

News | Jan 06, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Take one album cover by DJ Qbert, one iPhone, one app called DJay for iPhone, and what have you got? Not only the tracks on the album, but also an album cover that doubles as a wireless DJ controller!

News | Jan 06, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

The successor to IK Multimedia's popular mobile guitar interface improves sound quality, adds features and allows for wide cross-platform compatibility. Time to shred it up on your iOS device!

Review | Jan 05, 2015 by Sara Simms

With some top quality and feature-rich DJ apps already currently available, DJ Mixer Pro looks to do something different by adding VJ capabilities too. Sara Simms investigates.

Tutorial | Jan 05, 2015 by Darren Burgos

Whether you're a new or advanced Logic Pro user, these 10 essential (and not so well known) tips will get you doing things in Logic Pro X you might not have known possible.

News | Jan 05, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Looking for something inspirational to watch today? These six videos of instruments being played in super slow motion fit the bill. Enjoy!

Tutorial | Jan 04, 2015 by Lynda Arnold

Ornaments and embellishment techniques are part of the language of every skilled musician or composer. Lynda Arnold explores both in Baroque and Classical in this fascinating music theory article.

News | Jan 04, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Have you ever considered creating your own musical instrument? You could go one better by using 3D printer tech to print a guitar! ODD Guitars (company run by Olaf Diegel) can help you do just that.

Tutorial | Jan 03, 2015 by Joe Albano

There are plenty of times when you'll want to master your own music (or other musician's) in your home studio. But don't you need lots of expensive hardware? Maybe not. You can master in the box too.

News | Jan 03, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

SEISM is a FREE download of 160 SFX by Nicholas Yochum. Take a listen to the SoundCloud audio demo below to get an idea of how impressive these audio effects are!

News | Jan 03, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Until 31 March 2015, purchasing a Nord Lead A1 can get you a free pair of AKG K612s. Alternatively, buying an AKG P820 tube microphone could get you a free pair of AKG K121s.

News | Jan 02, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Now here’s a great way to start 2015… a rumor of a new JD-Xi polysynth (probably hybrid analog by the looks of it) from synth powerhouse, Roland.

Review | Jan 02, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Do you use your iPhone or iPad as a music creation device? Making it a part of your music making or controlling workflow is easier than ever with the right apps. Here's 11 of our favorites from 2014.