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Review | Sep 28, 2012 by Ruari Galbraith

The Access Virus can be found in pro studio worldwide. A truly versatile tool, it never stands still long. Ruari Galbraith puts its latest OS 5 beta to the test in this in-depth review.

Interview | Sep 27, 2012 by Rounik Sethi

Discover more about Olav Basoski, Dutch House music maestro! He talks about his new Traktor video tutorials, DJing, Music, Life and so much more...

Tutorial | Sep 27, 2012 by G.W. Childs IV

Remixers Paradise: Learn how to take stems from any DAW and create multiple arrangements using Ableton Live. G. W. Childs reveals his top remixing tips.

Tip | Sep 26, 2012 by Mo Volans

Learn how to titillate your listeners by creating tension using classic strings in Propellerhead Reason. Mo Volans creates exciting buildups and breakdowns.

Tutorial | Sep 25, 2012 by Mike Watkinson

Take a look inside Avid's Instrument Expansion pack for Pro Tools 10 and you'll find some succulent software instruments to get your teeth into. Mike Watkinson uncovers the luxurious Velvet.

Review | Sep 24, 2012 by G.W. Childs IV

Looking for a way to breathe new life into any sound? Grab hold of FXpansion's Etch (or Etch Red for Reason 6.5) and go wild. G. W. Childs explores the finer points of this filter-tastic plug-in.

Tutorial | Sep 24, 2012 by Toby Pitman

Logic's routing and bussing system is extremely flexible and lends itself to the creation of simple or complex sub mixes. Using his extensive experience and Logic mastery, Toby Pitman shows how.

Tutorial | Sep 23, 2012 by Adam Goldberg

“The arts can help students become tenacious, team-oriented problem solvers who are confident and able to think creatively.” Who said this... and how does this relate to Special Needs students?

Review | Sep 21, 2012 by Rory Dow

Despite wanting to mix totally in the box, many musicians rely on much loved MIDI hardware… but how to keep everything in sync with your DAW? Enter Innerclock System Sync-Gen II Pro. Rory keeps time.

Tip | Sep 21, 2012 by Gary Hiebner

Get the low-down on how to chain up some arps in Ableton Live to create awesome melodic patterns. Gary Hiebner, the arp master, takes you through the process step-by-step.

Tutorial | Sep 20, 2012 by G.W. Childs IV

Skanner is a feast for the musical senses, a veritable playground for digital musicians! G. W. Childs IV shows how to mangle out a basic synth bass from this beast of a virtual instrument.

Tutorial | Sep 19, 2012 by Mo Volans

Reason now has more processors and cool devices than you can shake a stick at but sometimes it’s good to go back to basics and use some more traditional methods to enhance your sounds.

Review | Sep 19, 2012 by Sara Simms

Pioneer’s RMX-1000 has caught the eye and ear since its release. Sara Simms puts it through its paces and discovers it's not just for live performance DJs.

Tip | Sep 18, 2012 by Darren Burgos

Plosives in your vocals can make or break the recording. Even with a pop filter, they still have a tendency to sneak their way in! Darren Burgos uses Logic to pulverise them out of your mixes.

Review | Sep 17, 2012 by G.W. Childs IV

There seems to be a growing trend by audio plug-in developers to focus on minimal interfaces with quality sound. GW Childs discovers KiloHearts' Faturator is an excellent distortion unit for all!