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News | May 19, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Berlin based Darker Digital have released their latest instrument for Kontakt 5 users: Kickboxer. As its name suggests, it's a fully featured drum machine you'd better not ignore!

Tutorial | May 18, 2014 by Joe Albano

Latency is part & parcel of everyday life when recording and mixing in our DAWs. Joe Albano gives a thorough tour of what latency is and the different ways to reduce its impact when monitoring.

News | May 18, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Being able to physically play an instrument is only half the musical battle won. Training your ears to help you learn music more effectively is priceless in your quest to become a better musician.

Review | May 17, 2014 by Sara Simms

With the DJ app landscape becoming increasingly more crowded and saturated, what can a relatively new app like CuteDJ Pro bring to the party which hasn't been done before? Sara Simms gives it a spin.

News | May 17, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

The latest major update to leading audio analysis suites, Spectre by Audiofile, is currently a Featured App and named a “Best New App” on the Mac App Store. Find out more about it.

Review | May 16, 2014 by Matt Vanacoro

There are a growing number of pocket-sized microphones aimed at musicians you can attach to your iPhone. Matt Vanacoro took the iQ5 out for a spin. Find out if it's the best of the bunch!

Tutorial | May 16, 2014 by Gary Hiebner

If you need to add extra depth or interest to your tracks, it's common to reach for delay effect plug-ins. In this tutorial, Gary Hiebner provides 4 delay-oriented tips for PreSonus Studio One users.

News | May 16, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

The Fireface 802 continues RME’s legendary Fireface 800 success. And this 30 in/out USB and Firewire audio interface is now shipping, which is even better news!

News | May 16, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

To celebrate Bob Moog's 80th birthday, synth legend Erik Norlander joined by his band, The Galactic Collective, gave a tribute concert to the one and only, Dr. Bob!

Interview | May 15, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

On a warm October New York day, we visited behind the scenes at the Heavyocity studio where so many of the magical sounds we hear in blockbuster movies are born.

News | May 15, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Fresh from their labs, Focusrite's Saffire Pro 26 offers audio recording at 24-bit/96kHz with four Focusrite preamps, 18 in/8 out, using FireWire or Thunderbolt. Expect a review at AskAudio Mag soon..

News | May 15, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

IK Multimedia's AmpliTube Custom Shop for Mac/PC grows with Pinnacle Deluxe and Nirvana Chorus stomps from Wampler Pedals.

Review | May 14, 2014 by Darren Burgos

We all know about the high-quality mixing tools that Waves make. Their effect plug-ins are industry standard, but what if Waves made a software instrument? Welcome Waves Element.

Tutorial | May 14, 2014 by Gary Hiebner

Despite being a couple of years since its release, iZotope and BT's Stutter Edit is still one of the most versatile glitch tools for live EDM performance. Gary Hiebner explores how it works.

News | May 14, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Apple have been VERY busy introducing fixes and features to the latest free update for Logic Pro X. Amongst the highlights: click, drag to toggle plug-ins on & MIDI CC7 and 10 can control instruments.