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News | Mar 26, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Fancy meeting your DJ idol? Thanks to Sennheiser's latest contest you might be able to! Hone your skills remixing tunes from top DJs and then maybe win a meet & greet with them.

Review | Mar 25, 2014 by Matt Vanacoro

If you use Native Instruments Reaktor and are into modular synths, you're going to LOVE this. Molekular is a modular effects system for Reaktor with an exciting array of classic and creative effects.

Review | Mar 25, 2014 by Rich Tozzoli

There's reverbs and there's reverbs... and for guitarists, there's even more reverbs to choose from! Rich Tozzoli dials in his five favorite reverb plug-ins for guitarists in this must-read piece.

News | Mar 25, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

OK. We've been waiting for this: a very cool modular multi-effects system from Native Instruments. However, even better is that we've a full review and new video course coming soon for Molekular.

Tutorial | Mar 25, 2014 by Timo Preece

Working with external hardware instruments is something we covered recently in Noah Pred's illuminating walkthrough article. Now, Timo explores how Ableton Push can be used to control outboard gear.

News | Mar 25, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Here's 2 things that may blow your mind about Positive Grid's new Mastering system, Final Touch. 1. It's an iPad app (yes! Mastering on iPad...) 2. It's less than $20. Mastering just got affordable.

Review | Mar 24, 2014 by Iain Anderson

Whether recording audio in the field for video, or to capture sounds for music composition, you'll need a reliable portable audio recorder. Does Tascam's DR-60D exceed its $199 US price tag?

Tutorial | Mar 24, 2014 by Toby Pitman

When it comes to music production, some little tricks can go a long way. Toby Pitman shows how to use MIDI pressure to add complex textures and motion to your synth sounds in Logic Pro X.

News | Mar 24, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

One of the most endearing live musical performances ever on a Saturday night talk show just happened. And it featured iPad, LoopyHD, Apogee Quartet with Billy Joel and Jimmy Fallon.

Tutorial | Mar 23, 2014 by Joe Albano

Most of us have an in-the-box software-based solution for recording, editing and mixing. And that's great. But, if you're missing that analog warmth, here's how you can add that to your DAW setup.

News | Mar 23, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

What happens if you combine the famous Maschine Studio from Native Instruments, finger drumming virtuoso Jeremy Ellis and online training powerhouse AskVideo.com? An Amazing Maschine video course!

News | Mar 22, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Soundtoys have announced their latest plug-in, PrimalTap, a "dirty" delay plug-in. Best of all it's free until 28th March 2014. So get downloading now!

Review | Mar 22, 2014 by Jay Asher

The Line 6 Sonic Port is designed for guitarists to interface directly with iPad and GarageBand for iPad. However, Jay Asher found out it's just as good for keyboard players too.

Review | Mar 21, 2014 by Lynda Arnold

You can find interesting sample libraries for any instrument you can name, and many that are beyond our imagination even. falls into the later category and here's why.

Tutorial | Mar 21, 2014 by Mo Volans

Want to know the secret for creating fat, pumping EDM beats? Cubase 7.5 users are somewhat spoilt by the creative tools on offer, and Mo Volans shows you how to use these when processing drums.