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Review | Jul 17, 2015 by G.W. Childs IV

Based on the M1 workstation keyboard, Korg's latest iM1 app brings the workstation to your iPad. How does this reproduction of a classic synth work out for mobile musicians? G.W. Childs find out.

Tutorial | Jul 17, 2015 by Gary Hiebner

Many DAWs have effects racks these days. Traction's plug-in rack allows you to build complex effects chains and route them in a modular, convenient way. Gary Hiebner shows how.

News | Jul 17, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Richard Scheufler describes inTone2 by Audiffex as "an intuitive software application that allows me to use the same sounds I use on stage while I'm practising at home."

News | Jul 17, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Electronisounds tell us their new sample pack, EDM Remedy, is a cure for the same old copycat EDM sample packs you've got and probably use in your productions.

News | Jul 17, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Casio have released version 2 of Chordana Composer. What does it do? In a nutshell, you can compose music by whistling / singing into your iPhone. It uses pitch recognition and converts to "music".

News | Jul 16, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

The Reflex Universal Expression Controller from Source Audio is a fully programmable, all-in-one expression pedal. It can send 3 CV signals, MIDI CC and 6 LFO wave shapes. More in the video below.

Review | Jul 16, 2015 by Matt Vanacoro

The visual look of the new Gibson Les Paul Studio Monitors has split opinion. We love the look, just as we love marmite. So how do these sturdy monitors sound? Matt Vanacoro put them to the test.

Tutorial | Jul 16, 2015 by Joe Albano

Automation is an effective way to add interest to your productions in Pro Tools. Being able to alter volume, panning and plug-in controls will allow you to truly sculpt an engaging piece of music.

News | Jul 16, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

You may be used to buying your software and audio plug-ins and spending lots of money on them. What if you could "rent" high-end plug-ins monthly? Welcome to Gobbler's Marketplace.

News | Jul 16, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Happy days for anyone with a copy of NI Kontakt. The kind folks over at Output have released a lite version of their latest, inspiring Kontakt Instrument, SIGNAL, for free.

News | Jul 15, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Native Instruments have released two new Kontakt instruments in their new Symphony Series: Brass Solo and Brass Ensemble. Both can be purchased individually, or you can get them as a collection.

Review | Jul 15, 2015 by G.W. Childs IV

A Rob Papen plug-in synthesizer for Propellerhead's Reason as a Rack Extension? It's a no-brainer to review. The question is, how good is this powerful synth and how will it fit into productions?

Tutorial | Jul 15, 2015 by Andy Bowen

Interested in getting the perfect setup for your guitar? There's no need to stick to either a pure analog or pure digital rig when you can have the best of both worlds. Andy Bowen explains more.

News | Jul 15, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Today, Sugar Bytes have released a new software synth, Obscurium. Capable of organic sounds, spherical pads, arpeggios and percussive elements, Obscurium is based on generative synth tech.

Review | Jul 14, 2015 by Hollin Jones

What do you get when you blend the best of the digital and analog synths together? In the case of the Roland JD-XA, a huge sound with powerful effects and so much more to enjoy.