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News | Oct 10, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Many digital music producers are beginning to miss the warmth and old-school noise you get from the sound of a needle on a vinyl record. Those were the days'¦Â here's an app that brings it back for free

News | Oct 10, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Engine, from Social Entropy, is a polyphonic hardware step sequencer for pattern-based music producers and performers. It's an easy way to create rhythmic and melodic patterns in a compact unit.

Review | Oct 09, 2015 by Jay Asher

Jay Asher rarely feels unhappy about his existing audio tools... but then StrumMaker IV found its way into his studio. It includes two Kontakt instruments for strummed and non-strummed guitar parts.

News | Oct 09, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

If you were waiting to upgrade to OS X El Capitan due to problems with audio unit plugins and music hardware, Apple have an update round the corner that is going to fix it for us. Good news at last!

News | Oct 09, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

What could make Focusrite audio interfaces even better value? Softube's Time and Tone Bundle is likely to help. TSAR-1R Reverb, Tube Delay, and Saturation Knob are included with the Red suites too!

News | Oct 09, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Created by DevKid (Ján Šicko) and Roman Mackovič, this somewhat portable drum machine made from wood and controlled by stones does things differently and celebrates the fact.

Review | Oct 08, 2015 by Sara Simms

One of the names that's getting more attention in the world of professional DJ turntables these days is Stanton. Sara Simms puts the Stanton STR8.150 decks to the test in a scratch session.

Tutorial | Oct 08, 2015 by Gary Hiebner

FL Studio is known for being an open and flexible DAW. In this tutorial Gary Hiebner explores the different ways to apply automation using automation clips, channel automation & per note automation.

News | Oct 08, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Soundtoys 5 not only includes all 18 audio effects plug-ins from the Soundtoys collection, but also features a new Effect Rack and workflow enhancements. Check it out below.

News | Oct 08, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Since Native Instruments released Reaktor 6 with its modular Blocks feature we've been wondering who will be first to create their own Blocks module... and the prize (seems to) go to Amazing Machines.

News | Oct 08, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

If your birthday has been & gone, don't fret! There's a new reason to celebrate throughout the day... Waves have made 8th October Plugin Day! Activities include new artist presets & giveaways & more.

Tutorial | Oct 07, 2015 by Hollin Jones

Getting your tracks to sound great and perfecting workflow in Cubase can be easier than you think if you follow these expert tips'¦

News | Oct 07, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Akai tell us the newest addition to the legendary MPC series re-writes the rules with an intuitive controller featuring multi-touch display for an immersive production experience. It looks amazing...

News | Oct 07, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Listen to an exclusive track from the album, PolyRhythmic, by Kate Simko and Tevo. There's old-school vintage drum machines, analog synths & plenty of Chicago inside & Kate explains the tech process.

News | Oct 07, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

The first edition of the Black Lion Audio Auteur microphone preamp became a solid choice for studios for many years. Find out how Black Lion have improved the Auteur MKII mi pre below.