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News | Sep 25, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Shipping early October and compatible with Thunderbolt-equipped Macs, new UA Satellite line promises improved performance at higher sample rates and reduced plug-in latency versus FireWire.

News | Sep 25, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

iRig Pads is the new affordable, ultra-portable, universal MIDI groove controller for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and Mac/PC from IK Multimedia. Check it out in action in the video below.

Review | Sep 24, 2014 by Matt Vanacoro

Does Ensemble Drums from the Heavyocity Master Sessions series continue their trend of making larger than life sounds for Kontakt users? Matt Vanacoro finds out that "big" doesn't describe them at all

Tutorial | Sep 24, 2014 by Noah Pred

If you've used Ableton Live 9's Warp features and don't rate it highly, you might be doing something wrong! Noah Pred shows how to warp audio effectively and error-free in this essential tutorial.

News | Sep 24, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Impact Soundworks has just released a new Kontakt sample library, featuring a highly comprehensive set of symphonic percussion recorded with 3 mic positions!

Review | Sep 23, 2014 by Sara Simms

Combining modern DJ tech and the classic design of turntables, the Reloop RP-8000 has plenty of features that are likely to turn the head of many DJs. Sara Simms investigates in this in-depth review.

Tutorial | Sep 23, 2014 by Gary Hiebner

In part 2 in this exploration of Logic Pro X's Arpeggiator MIDI plug-in, Gary Hiebner shows how to export Arp patterns, use the Grid mode, and use more than one arpeggiator together.

News | Sep 23, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Interested collaborating with our musicians and artists remotely over the net? Musistic is said to offer you the chance to record with anyone, anywhere, on any DAW. And there's a free 30 day trial.

Review | Sep 22, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

What are the chances of Livid Instruments releasing a new version of the pad controller, BASE, every bit as affordable, playable and life-changing as the original? G. W. Childs finds out.

News | Sep 22, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Earlier this month we were fortunate enough to see an early version of the new Traktor S8 in action. Despite few details being released today, we can tell you that it's going to be something special.

Tutorial | Sep 22, 2014 by Gary Hiebner

Getting past the GUI of Logic Pro X's arpeggiator MIDI effect plug-in can bring about some tasty rewards for your productions. Gary Hiebner takes you on an arpeggiation journey.

News | Sep 22, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

If you want your kicks to be deep, powerful, and earth-shattering, then Rob Papen's bass drum virtual instrument, Punch-BD, is for you. Check out the video and full details below.

Tutorial | Sep 21, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

Technology is empowering musicians like never before. There are fewer barriers between going from studio to stage for a one-man band. But should we be dispensing with real drummers so easily?

News | Sep 21, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

This advanced instrument design course gives you the knowledge to unleash the programming power in Native Instruments' Kontakt. Learn how to create the Kontakt instrument you've always dreamed of.

Tutorial | Sep 20, 2014 by Rishabh Rajan

Ever wanted to stretch a sound or song beyond the point you can identify the original source? The the free Paulstretch plug-in and app will be right up your sonic street. Rishabh Rajan shows how.