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News | Jan 15, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Since the year dot, human beings have enjoyed created visuals to compliment sonic landscapes. Now using an oscilloscope Jerobeam Fenderson is creating 3D animations generated by sound waves.

News | Jan 15, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

After the successful launch of the original Xkey CME have a new model. The Xkey37 features velocity sensitive keys, polyphonic aftertouch, pitch bend, modulation and enhanced MIDI functionality.

News | Jan 15, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Cakewalk tell us their new Sonar product lineup features unparalleled features and innovative new ways to buy and own software. Yes, we're talking a membership model, but you can own for life too...

Review | Jan 14, 2015 by G.W. Childs IV

The DS-1 from Livid Instruments will likely appeal to both professional and home studio producers and DJs as a mixing console that has enough pots and buttons to hold its own. G.W. checks it out.

Tutorial | Jan 14, 2015 by Matt Vanacoro

Whether you're recording or mixing, Universal Audio's UAD plugin system not only provides excellent sounding plugins, but also dedicated DSP to host them! Here's some tips to make them work better!

News | Jan 14, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Feeling stressed or need some inspiration? Then prepare yourself for a captivating and beautiful sound painting experience from master synthesist Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith at Moog Music HQ.

News | Jan 14, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

There's new Lower Prices for Lyra, Titan and Atlas +5% extra off for NAMM from Prism Sound. If you've been lusting after one of their interfaces, then now might be time to pull the trigger.

Review | Jan 13, 2015 by Matt Vanacoro

The original Apogee Ensemble was a huge hit, so how will the Ensemble Thunderbolt 2 edition fare? Matt Vanacoro finds it quiet, with tons of features and plenty of gain. In short it's a WIN!

News | Jan 13, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

If you're dying to get your Moog Werkstatt communicating with your other analog gear, then this $39 USD expander from Moog Music is going to make you very happy indeed.

Tutorial | Jan 13, 2015 by Gary Hiebner

Working with video in PreSonus Studio One is easier than you might think. Gary Hiebner shows how to get videos into your project and use markers for transitions to help you score your music better.

News | Jan 13, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Inspired by forward-thinking labels like Dirtybird Records, Aus Music and many others, Wave Alchemy's Future House sample pack brings some gritty swinging beats, basses and more as loops.

Review | Jan 12, 2015 by G.W. Childs IV

ModeAudio's latest collection of patches for Native Instruments' Massive synth focuses on R&B, both Nu electronic styles and old skool. Does this pack come up trumps? Read on to find out.

News | Jan 12, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Artists can now load, play and control all their virtual instrument plugins directly from a keyboard. New Akai Pro Advance keyboards come in three sizes all with color screens.

Tutorial | Jan 12, 2015 by Joe Albano

Are you curious how convolution reverb works? Ever considered what makes Logic Pro's Space Designer shine? And how about recording your own custom impulse responses for Space Designer? Answers here!

News | Jan 12, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

The PonoPlayer and Sony NW-ZX2 walkman are gearing up for a showdown for the hearts, minds and ears of those wanting to listen to high-resolution music. We look at the proposed specs for both.