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Review | Oct 21, 2014 by Hollin Jones

Do you want a very portable 2-in/2-out audio interface with direct monitoring, phantom power, and good bundled software for under $100? We put Focusrite's Scarlett Solo to the test.

Tutorial | Oct 21, 2014 by Bill Burgess

Logic X's Drummer is excellent at creating realistic drum patterns using the supplied kits. However, Bill Burgess shows how to take it to the next level and use it with any instrument!

News | Oct 21, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Blue Cat Audio have updated both PatchWork and MB-7, introducing new features such as VST relocation, Logic X MIDI FX compatibility in PatchWork, as well as fixes and improvements.

News | Oct 21, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

This revolutionary new Guitar Amp Modeler from Positive Grid captures the tone and feel of any real tube amp in a fully customizable plug-in. Except a full review in the coming days...

Review | Oct 20, 2014 by Matt Vanacoro

The sub $1,000 per pair monitor category is heating up, and that's great for the consumer. Matt Vanacoro investigates how the Fostex PX-6 monitors stack up in this full review.

Tutorial | Oct 20, 2014 by Tadhg Leonard

So, you're already using Ableton Live when DJing or creating DJ mixes. But did you know with a little setup that Live can be used with a DJ controller to create vinyl scratching effects on the fly?

News | Oct 20, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

All Access, All Amps, and All Effects Packs are now available for iOS guitarists and bass players in JamUp by Positive Grid.

Tutorial | Oct 19, 2014 by Joe Albano

When it comes down to it, "louder" isn't necessarily the only aspect of mastering you should be concerned with. Joe Albano explains why referencing other similar tracks is so important.

Review | Oct 19, 2014 by Hollin Jones

Fact: Bad sound can ruin a great video. That's why sE Electronics have created the ProMic Laser. Hollin Jones discovers whether this improves the recorded sound from a DSLR.

News | Oct 19, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Mackie tell us we can now control everything from anywhere with their Mackie DL32R Digital Live Sound Mixer. It promises complete wireless control of a powerful 32-channel digital mixing platform.

News | Oct 18, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Learn how to make the most out of the new Waves Codex synth with Matt Vanacoro as he uncovers all of its incredible new granular, wavetable features.

News | Oct 18, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Featuring artists like Damon Albarn, Pahrrell, David Guetta, Diplo, Phil Collins and more, this new documentary looks at the influence and sheer love created by Roland's iconic TR-808 drum machine.

Review | Oct 17, 2014 by Jay Asher

If you're lusting after an affordable and portable emulation of your favorite Hammond B3 organ sounds, then StudioLogic's Numa Organ 2 will appeal. Jay Asher discovers whether it's hit or miss.

Tutorial | Oct 17, 2014 by Gary Hiebner

Whether you're a well-versed composer or new to the game, PreSonus Studio One has some tools to help making harmonies, melodies and chord progressions a cinch. Here's how.

News | Oct 17, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Described by Tara Busch as having "brutal metallic bass to velvety bleepy, bloppy goodness", the popular Arturia MicroBrute analog synth now comes in an array of colors in the Special Edition.