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News | Jan 17, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Brainwash is a visualiser for Max For Live that offers you the chance to creatively add audio/visual elements to your Ableton Live sets that are immersive, heavily tactile and deeply psychedelic.

News | Jan 17, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Based on the Korg DW-8000 (popular analog-digital hybrid 80s synth), Cluster Sounds new DWave is a sample pack designed for Ableton Live with some lovely sampled recordings.

Review | Jan 16, 2015 by Lynda Arnold

There seems to be a high-quality Kontakt instrument for most instruments, and Crypto Cipher want to make sure the tabla is well represented too. Lynda Arnold put this library through its paces.

Tutorial | Jan 16, 2015 by Gary Hiebner

Wanna create some realistic fills for your drum track… don't have a real drummer? Don't have quick fingers to play patterns live via a keyboard? Logic Pro X's Drummer is here to help.

News | Jan 16, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Building up to NAMM comes a rather exciting announcement from Expert Sleepers. Their new FH-1 "faderhost" Eurorack module connects USB MIDI controllers to a modular synth. Watch the videos below.

Review | Jan 15, 2015 by G.W. Childs IV

Stories suggest Akai's analog drum machine, Rhythm Wolf, has divided user opinions to the extreme. Not one to shy away from controversy G.W. Childs reviews this drum machine from a neutral position.

Tutorial | Jan 15, 2015 by G.W. Childs IV

Beats: we all create them—some better than others… Sound Designer, G. W. Childs is here to share 8 tips to help you create better beats for your tracks, whatever DAW you use.

News | Jan 15, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Since the year dot, human beings have enjoyed created visuals to compliment sonic landscapes. Now using an oscilloscope Jerobeam Fenderson is creating 3D animations generated by sound waves.

News | Jan 15, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

After the successful launch of the original Xkey CME have a new model. The Xkey37 features velocity sensitive keys, polyphonic aftertouch, pitch bend, modulation and enhanced MIDI functionality.

News | Jan 15, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Cakewalk tell us their new Sonar product lineup features unparalleled features and innovative new ways to buy and own software. Yes, we're talking a membership model, but you can own for life too...

Review | Jan 14, 2015 by G.W. Childs IV

The DS-1 from Livid Instruments will likely appeal to both professional and home studio producers and DJs as a mixing console that has enough pots and buttons to hold its own. G.W. checks it out.

Tutorial | Jan 14, 2015 by Matt Vanacoro

Whether you're recording or mixing, Universal Audio's UAD plugin system not only provides excellent sounding plugins, but also dedicated DSP to host them! Here's some tips to make them work better!

News | Jan 14, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Feeling stressed or need some inspiration? Then prepare yourself for a captivating and beautiful sound painting experience from master synthesist Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith at Moog Music HQ.

News | Jan 14, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

There's new Lower Prices for Lyra, Titan and Atlas +5% extra off for NAMM from Prism Sound. If you've been lusting after one of their interfaces, then now might be time to pull the trigger.

Review | Jan 13, 2015 by Matt Vanacoro

The original Apogee Ensemble was a huge hit, so how will the Ensemble Thunderbolt 2 edition fare? Matt Vanacoro finds it quiet, with tons of features and plenty of gain. In short it's a WIN!