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Tutorial | Sep 12, 2014 by Gary Hiebner

It's common practice to play with the BPM to achieve a different pace in our songs. But how often would you alter the time signature, and should we be exploring new meters when composing?

News | Sep 12, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

If you're in the UK, or visiting soon, make sure to check this offer out from Solid State Logic which could see you walking off with a free SSL 500 Bus Compressor when you purchase an SSL Sigma.

News | Sep 12, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Yamaha tell us that their new DBR and CBR series of loudspeakers add powerful features with an aim to bring more power and portability to their loudspeaker lineup.

Tutorial | Sep 11, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

Designing thick, rich pad sounds that can morph into rhythmic ones in Propellerhead Reason just got a whole lot easier thanks to this excellent tutorial on Alligator by G. W. Childs.

Review | Sep 11, 2014 by Matthew Loel T. Hepworth

The good folks at iZotope update their flagship audio repair program, but will the new features entice current users to upgrade? Matt Hepworth repairs to the review to find out.

News | Sep 11, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

The good folks at Elektron have released 128 new patches, in conjunction with Floppydisk Pirates, for Analog Four & Keys for FREE.

News | Sep 11, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Keen to get everything in your home studio connected? Novation aim to provide a neat solution in the Audiohub 2x4, an audio interface and USB hub in one neat device.

Review | Sep 10, 2014 by Rennie Foster

The new Roland AIRA series initially received a mixed response from critics. But having played with the System 1 Plug-Out Synth for quite a while, Rennie Foster delivers his in-depth verdict.

Editorial | Sep 10, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Though not designed primarily as a standalone device, the Apple Watch could be a useful controller, recording tool and metering analyser for musicians and DJs. Can you think of any more uses?

News | Sep 10, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Introduces AAX compatibility, workflow enhancements, free expansions, a built­-in synthesizer from AIR Music Technology, and over 100 other enhancements, Akai's MPC software update is big!

Review | Sep 09, 2014 by Matt Vanacoro

Tone-shaping near field studio monitors for under $250 each? Find out if Samson’s Resolv RXA6 monitors hit the sweet spot at this price.

Tutorial | Sep 09, 2014 by Matt Vanacoro

Whether you think about it or not, working with tempo is something you're doing every time you work in Pro Tools. Here are 4 excellent tempo tips to help you stay in time in your sessions.

News | Sep 09, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

AskAudio Magazine is the ultimate quarterly print mag for musicians, producers, engineers and DJs. And now you can get it for FREE (plus shipping & handling). Grab this offer now before it expires!

News | Sep 09, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

With Røde and Blue announcing their own high-quality stereo field recording microphones for mobile audio & video recently, IK Multimedia are here with their very own iRig Mic Field.

Review | Sep 08, 2014 by Hollin Jones

It used to be impossible to consider purchasing a good ribbon mic for $300 or less!. Hollin Jones sees whether sE Electronics' budget ribbon mic, the sE X1R, adds quality as well as value.