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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.

News | Sep 20, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

If you have one of Yamaha's MG series XU mixers (or are thinking of adding one to your setup) then you're going to really appreciate Yamaha's free MG Rec and Play app for iPhone and iPad.

Review | Sep 19, 2014 by Hollin Jones

The original iRig Mic from IK Multimedia, was one of the first decent microphones available for the iPad and iPhone musician. And we were very curious to find out what was improved in the HD release.

Tutorial | Sep 19, 2014 by Noah Pred

When it comes to electronic music production, you might be forgiven for imagining a lone producer creating tracks in isolation. It doesn't have to be that way, and music may even be better together.

News | Sep 19, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Continuing the Everybody DJ series of videos, Native Instruments are back with a smart video featuring A Guy Called Gerald on how technology for DJs has opened up unimaginable possibilities.

Interview | Sep 18, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

BASE II, DS1, Guitar Wing, OHM RGB, CNTRL:R... just a few of the wonderful things to come from Livid Instruments. We sat down with CEO, Jay Smith, to talk controllers and being diagnosed with ALS.

Tutorial | Sep 18, 2014 by Sara Simms

If you're keen to re-create/create the typical grunge guitar sounds from the 90s? Sara Simms is here with gear for guitarists that she suggests will help to achieve it.

News | Sep 18, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

FXpansion is giving you the chance to get deeper into the BFD groove with the new BFD Virtually Erskine and Virtually Erskine Grooves. Peter Erskine has credits including Kate Bush & Steely Dan!

News | Sep 18, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

The good people at AudioFile Engineering tell us their new Loop Editor 2 picks up where Apple Loop Utility left off. We tend to agree with this... and have a review in coming soon to show you why.

Review | Sep 17, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

The Blue Microphones Mo-Fi headphones look and feel different to most headphones available. The big question is how they sound and how comfortable they are. G. W. Childs investigates.