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Review | Jun 13, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

If you're looking for a tidy bundle of audio, MIDI and REX samples and loops for the Trap genre then ModeAudio have you covered. GW Childs puts their latest pack, Trailblaze, to the test.

Tutorial | Jun 13, 2014 by Rich Tozzoli

When there are so many stellar software plug-in amp emulations why would you want to record guitar using a real hardware amplifier? Rich Tozzoli rips up the rule book and explains. [with audio]

News | Jun 13, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Leading music production equipment manufacturer, M-Audio, and dance music label, Toolroom Records, announce an international competition for Trigger Finger Pro users.

Review | Jun 12, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

Lights? Check. MIDI? Check? MPC pads? Check. Studio and live performance Ableton Live controller you won't be able to keep your hands off? GW Childs finds out in our in-depth review.

Tutorial | Jun 12, 2014 by Noah Pred

Don't let mixing feel like a chore! Using some of Ableton Live 9's handy commands and features you can cut through the clinical aspects and make your tracks sound great in the process.

News | Jun 12, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Fancy a remix contest with some sweet prizes courtesy of Image Line (FL Studio)? It'll be a good use of time during the warm summer nights especially with the swag you can win.

News | Jun 11, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

AskVideo have upped the game of music training online with their new superb course, Vocal Techniques 101: Singing with Tammy Scheffer. If you want to improve your singing technique watch this now!

Tutorial | Jun 11, 2014 by Matt Vanacoro

Once your mix is finished you may decide to practice the dark art of mastering yourself. Interested? Then this tutorial by Matt Vanacoro will guide you safely through the process.

News | Jun 11, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

If, like most of us, you're interested in high-quality mixing plug-ins - especially of the free variety - Eventide's UltraChannel is FREE until July 8, 2014. Grab it now before it jumps to $249!

Review | Jun 10, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

Wave Alchemy are well-known for their beautifully sampled and constructed Kontakt instruments. Digital Revolution, a vintage style drum machine, is no exception as G. W. Childs discovers.

Tutorial | Jun 10, 2014 by Mo Volans

You may already know how use an effects return in Logic, but using dynamic effects plug-ins in conjunction with returns can make your creative effects even more... creative!

News | Jun 10, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Flagship guitar and bass iOS app gets major update: Three New Expansion Packs: Vintage Effects, Acoustic Pro and Gurus Amps®, new customizable amp, new preset manager, and much more...

Review | Jun 09, 2014 by Tadhg Leonard

Algoriddim's djay 2.5 has received an interesting update for any Spotify subscribers out there. And there's more that just full integration of this music streaming service as Tadhg Leonard discovers.

Tutorial | Jun 09, 2014 by Keith Crusher

It's time to stand up for our rights as studio musicians and producers! It's time to say NO to buzzing and NO to humming. Keith Crusher explains how to kick noise out of your studio for good.

News | Jun 09, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

We saw it being demoed during Musikmesse 2014 in Frankfurt earlier this year. And now it's here and available for all! Even if you don't think you need organs... check this out.