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Tutorial | Nov 07, 2013 by Ben Balser

You may have heard it's possible for Logic Pro X to read FCPXML! Ben Balser explores the best ways possible to create a successful workflow between Apple's pro video and audio workstations.

Interview | Nov 07, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

Matt is a distinguished educator and lecturer at state and national conferences on music technology & education. He's got a wealth of experience playing with famous musicians and consulting in MI.

News | Nov 07, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

Now musicians can get studio monitor quality sound and power everywhere from a compact wireless portable stereo speaker. Have IK Multimedia come up with the perfect Christmas gift for musicians?

Tutorial | Nov 06, 2013 by Darren Burgos

In this article Darren Burgos examines three third party plug-ins that use frequency ducking to attain a better sounding kick/bass combination. Waves, Brainworx and WaveFactory are in the lab.

Tutorial | Nov 06, 2013 by Rich Tozzoli

Perhaps the most important difference between between non-electric guitars are the string type: steel or nylon. In this article, Rich Tozzoli offers 8 tips on recording nylon string based guitars.

Review | Nov 05, 2013 by G.W. Childs IV

Software developers Peff, have released Directre rack extension for Reason, a 14:2 style mixer which has the ability to be triggered by a MIDI controller. G. W. Childs checks it out.

News | Nov 05, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers have launched a truly beautiful new interactive website, ASCAP100.com which explores 100 years of music history in 100 days.

Tutorial | Nov 05, 2013 by Gary Hiebner

You've been toiling away in the studio creating excellent tracks in FL Studio. But your journey is not over... it's time to perform live. Gary Hiebner uncovers the joys of Performance mode.

Review | Nov 04, 2013 by Mo Volans

It might not be new, but the Moog Slim Phatty still draws gasps of admiration from musicians everywhere. Mo Volans digs into this modern classic by Moog to find out how it stacks up.

Tutorial | Nov 04, 2013 by Darren Burgos

Bass amps are for bass players only? Nope! Kick open Logic Pro X and follow this excellent tutorial by Darren Burgos as he shows you how to use Bass Amp Designer in new and novel ways for synths.

Tutorial | Nov 03, 2013 by Rory Dow

Akai's APC40 is an awesome bit of kit for DJs & producers. Rory Dow, master synthesist and Ableton Live user, explores how to make it even better using Max for Live. (Part 2/2)

News | Nov 02, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

Arturia announces Holiday season deals throughout November and December 2013. Pick up and Minibrute or SparkLE and get some instruments/packs for free!

Tutorial | Nov 02, 2013 by Rory Dow

Akai's APC40 is an awesome bit of kit for DJs & producers. Rory Dow, master synthesist and Ableton Live maestro, explores how to make it even better using MIDI remote scripts. (Part 1/2).

Review | Nov 01, 2013 by Darren Burgos

Are classic analog synth sounds you've always wanted to achieve with software plug-ins really possible? Darren Burgos explores Spire by Reveal Sound and finds it is more than the sum of its parts.

Tutorial | Nov 01, 2013 by David Earl

David Earl (aka SFLogicNinja) is here on a mission. The mission is to explain the history of FM synthesis (you know, Ghostbusters basslines, etc). In this fascinating article David does that and more.