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Tutorial | Dec 16, 2013 by Mo Volans

Sampling in Maschine just got a lot easier with the subtle new features in version 2.0. In this tutorial, Mo Volans takes you through sampling from start to finish using Maschine.

News | Dec 16, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

Now their Thanksgiving promotion has ended, Native Instruments are back with something even sweeter! Until December 31 there are a couple of awesome gifts available.

Review | Dec 16, 2013 by Darren Burgos

What makes a sound fat? You could say loud bass, but is that really all there is to it? Why is it that some synthesizers are massive and some sound thin? Darren Burgos explores the deeper synths.

Editorial | Dec 15, 2013 by Adam Goldberg

Adam Goldberg, music teacher in a Special Needs environment, shares useful experiences from the classroom where he uses tech to enable learners to become vocalists they didn't believe they could be.

News | Dec 15, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

macProVideo.com have made the online video learning experience for your favorite pro software even better! Discover how their new Quizzes & Social Achievements system can help you.

Tip | Dec 14, 2013 by Rich Tozzoli

Don't let acoustic guitars torment you in the mixing stage! They can be tough to tame, but fortunately we have Rich Tozzoli here to guide us through using compression to stay in control.

Tutorial | Dec 13, 2013 by Gary Hiebner

So you're performing live using Ableton? You're not using Racks? Really? Gary Hiebner has a treat for you with this tutorial on building Macro Racks when DJing in Ableton.

News | Dec 13, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

The good people at MeltedSounds.com have been in contact to announce their latest instrument designed for Reaktor. Whoosh can create some very cool sound effects from whistling winds to granular fx.

Review | Dec 12, 2013 by Hollin Jones

Novation's LaunchPad & Launchpad Mini are not mere stocking fillers, they're extremely capable MIDI controllers! Will the Launch Control prove as useful and popular? Hollin Jones finds out.

Tutorial | Dec 12, 2013 by Gary Hiebner

Sidechaining can be used for corrective and creative results in your music productions. Using PreSonus Studio One, Gary Hiebner shows how to pump & duck different elements to help them pop in the mix.

News | Dec 12, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

IK Multimedia tell us their UltraTuner™ utilizes a new patented detection engine making it the most accurate instrument tuner available for iOS - 10 times more accurate than a mechanical strobe tuner.

Review | Dec 11, 2013 by G.W. Childs IV

What makes a pair of active monitors stand out from the crowd? G. W. Childs IV uses his ears and experience to test drive the PreSonus Eris E8s in his studio. Read on to discover the low-down.

News | Dec 11, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

R.A.M.S.E.S. (Rhythm And Motion Stereo Engine System) sounds complex. Basically XILS-Lab tell us this is a multi-effect plug-in designed to make digital synth sound analog.

Tutorial | Dec 11, 2013 by Sara Simms

You've got an acoustic guitar and you want to record your latest strum-song. So, what next? Sara Simms drops her decks to walk you through the basics you'll need in order to capture those strings.

News | Dec 10, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

{CONTEST CLOSED] It's free to enter & you have a chance to win the iconic MPC Studio from Akai Professional! What are you waiting for? Enter this contest on AskAudioMag.com now and good luck!