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News | Dec 03, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

The new AKG K182 closed-back monitoring headphones are designed for e-drums, keyboards, studio monitoring and home recording. They are due to arrive in the UK this month and are priced under £80!

News | Dec 03, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

M-Audio's new Songwriter Suite arms composers with award-winning software from AIR Music Technolgy, including Virtual Instruments for drums, piano and more. It represents excellent value too.

Review | Dec 02, 2015 by Noah Pred

Do we need another EQ plugin? Rob Papen think so, and has created something rather special in RP-EQ featuring note isolation, XY modulation pad, real-time analysis and very useful "Air Band".

Tutorial | Dec 02, 2015 by Matt Vanacoro

A new, or old, synth workstation keyboard can be a little daunting to get your head around... Here's some useful tips on how to program a music keyboard in 5 simple steps.

News | Dec 02, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

8.5 for Cubase Pro and Cubase Artist introduces new creative tools, workflow enhancements while taking online collaboration within Cubase to the next level. It's a good time to be a Cubase user.

News | Dec 02, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

If you want 20 of the world's best studio microphones without buying/storing them all... IK Multimedia's T-RackS Mic Room is for you. It brings new mic-modelling features to your PC/Mac based DAW.

Review | Dec 01, 2015 by G.W. Childs IV

When working with more than one MIDI device, like sequencers, keyboards and controllers, effects devices, etc., MIDI sync is hugely important. And that's where the Kenton THRU-25 comes into play.

News | Dec 01, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

If you thought Black Friday/Cyber Monday passing meant no more sales, Native Instruments have something good in store for you. Buy a Maschine and get up to $343 of Expansion packs free!

Tutorial | Dec 01, 2015 by Joe Albano

The once simple sampled instrument has steadily been evolving and today these instruments are larger and more accurate and expressive than ever. Here's 6 tips for getting the most from them.

News | Dec 01, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

If you want to get audio into and out of your DAW, you'll need an audio interface. We were surprised when we asked you which audio interface brand you owned in our recent survey. Here's the results!

News | Dec 01, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

These synth modules are more than the sum of their parts. Looking like they're inspired by Lego, LittleBits and a blender(!) they can help the hearing impaired experience sound and synthesis.

News | Nov 30, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

If you're interested in NI's new multi-track file format, STEMS, or perhaps curious to know more about using Traktor hardware and software for DJing Native Sessions will be of interest.

Review | Nov 30, 2015 by Lynda Arnold

What magic do you get when you combine the excellent sampled instruments of Soniccouture with the unbounded imaginative and creative musical approach of Imogen Heap? A veritable Box of Tricks!

Tutorial | Nov 30, 2015 by Jay Asher

Can you imagine a DAW or a virtual synth without patches or presets? Strange question... but, in this article Jay Asher argues against Logic Pro X's Library when it comes to mixing.

News | Nov 30, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

There's something eternally enticing about a voice octaver effect on vocals. Auburn Sounds certainly think so and have created a beautiful looking voice processing plug-in for just that purpose.