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Tutorial | May 10, 2015 by Joe Albano

The state of the audio nation is at a crossroads. With internet bandwidth increasing, we don't need to data compress audio files as much as before. Joe Albano explores quality vs. size.

Tutorial | May 10, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

In this tutorial video, Cubase trainer Matt Loel T Hepworth shows how useful Groove Agent SE can be for quickly generating drum patterns with no fuss or programming needed.

News | May 09, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

As the love for vinyl continues to grow with ever greater passion, ELP have created a laser, no-touch, no digital turntable that plays back records in analog form "better than any stylus".

Tutorial | May 09, 2015 by Sara Simms

Once you've created a DJ mix for your podcast it's time to get it uploaded to iTunes. Sara Simms shows you how in this step by step guide.

Review | May 08, 2015 by G.W. Childs IV

Sugar Bytes are best known for their Mac and Windows-based synth and effects plug-ins. Well, now you can get their Cyclop synth on your iPad. Does G.W. Childs find it easy on the eye? Read our review.

Tutorial | May 08, 2015 by Noah Pred

If you've never used Ableton Live's Follow Actions before then be prepared to have your mind blown with these 6 ways to use them by Ableton Certified Trainer, Noah Pred.

News | May 08, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

In an interview with AskAudioMag, drum and bass pioneer Roni Size called iZotope's Alloy 2 his secret weapon for mixing. Now you can get this mixing plug-in powerhouse for just $99 (normally $199!)

News | May 08, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

From Richard Devine to Dave Smith, performances to exploring how synthesists communicate their identity, Synthesized (the documentary) seems to have plenty that synth heads will enjoy.

Tutorial | May 07, 2015 by Matt Vanacoro

When it comes to mixing, rather than choosing one plug-in at a time, why not go for a channel strip which includes multiple plug-ins! Matt Vanacoro shares his 3 favorite UAD channel strips to date.

Review | May 07, 2015 by Andy Bowen

A Guitar, MIDI Controller and innovative learning tool all in one package? That's what Jamstik+ has set out to become. Andy Bowen puts every (virtual) string to the stress test in our review.

News | May 07, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Steinberg's new funk library of presets and styles adds 10 funk styles for Groove Agent 4 and Groove Agent SE 4 drum software instruments. Time to get your funk on!

News | May 07, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

New software for UAD-2 DSP Accelerators and Apollo interfaces offers most powerful Neve channel strip emulation to date, as well as first genuine Marshall Plexi emulation plug-in in history.

Review | May 06, 2015 by Hollin Jones

The app formerly known as LIVKONTROL has had a BIG update and a name change. LK is more than an Ableton Live controller and more than an iPad app (it's Android too!) Here's what makes it great.

Tutorial | May 06, 2015 by Joe Albano

Sometimes recording acoustic guitars and finding that sweet spot can be tricky. Joe Albano explains how to improve the quality of your recordings depending on the pickups used in the mix.

News | May 06, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

We're almost a month late with this one (got lost in the noise at Musikmesse). Aria Sounds London Symphonic Strings, volume 1. It's still on sale so check it out now!