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How to Create Techno Drums on the Roland AIRA TR-8

Tired of making beats with the same old drum samples in your DAW? Do you dream of programming gorgeous techno rhythms on Roland's AIRA TR-8, a drum machine with the legendary sounds of the 808 & 909?

Cakewalk Announces New SONAR "Foxboro" Update

The updates are coming thick and fast for SONAR and Foxboro continues to make improvements, with enhancements to Cakewalk Drum Replacer, Plug-in Upsampling, plus new Strum Session 2 plus more content.

UVI Vintage Vault on Sale

Vintage Vault from UVI is an incredible collection of synths samplers and drum machines in one package. To celebrate its one year birthday, pick it up at 25% off. Offer ends soon.

Get Ready for LightLead, World 1st Analog Optical Audio Cable

Imagine the future audio cable you'll never need to replace that transfers audio signals via light. That's just some of what Iconic Sound's analog LightLead can do today. And now you can help bring it

Propellerhead Releases Free Reason 8.3 Update

Reason 8.3 is a free update for Reason 8 users, and includes several new features including the new RV7000 mkll convolution reverb, access to the Propellerhead music-making service, and more.

Review: Music IO

If you want to connect an iPad or iPhone into the hub of your music studio, you need to be be able to get audio and MIDI in and out easily. Hollin Jones investigates Music IO, a promising solution.

Using the NN-XT for Split Key Patches in Reason to Save CPU

In this Reason tutorial, G.W. Childs shows how to map samples and instruments in a custom NN-XT patch for a streamlined and efficient laptop performance setup.

What's New in Ableton Live 9.2 + Mad Zach Push Performance Video

Ableton Live 9.2 is finally out and as a free update brings improvements and additions to both Live and Push. Here's what's been improved plus a cool video from Mad Zach too.

Musicrow Releases ORGANIC for NI Reaktor

Musicrow has released ORGANIC, a new synthesizer for NI Reaktor that produces synthetic sound with an organic touch and flavor. Check out the video with sound examples. It does sound nice.

Watch Top Artists Describe Impact Arturia Synths Have On Their Productions

It's no secret that owners of Arturia hardware synths like the MiniBrute and MicroBrute LOVE their synths. So, Arturia have created a video with pro artists giving their personal testimonials.

Review: Audient iD14 Audio Interface

Hollin Jones finds out if Audient's iD14 high-quality, compact audio interface with excellent sound and a surprisingly flexible software control panel actually combines good sound and price.

Building EDM Chord Progressions in Logic Pro

Darren Burgos reveals how to easily program electronic-style chord progressions in Logic Pro X which you can then trigger with single keys. Great for producers and performers.

iZotope Releases RX Final Mix Plug-in for Sonic Impact and Tonal Balance

Designed for post production, iZotope tell us their new RX Final Mix plug-in will make it easier for content creators to quickly sculpt a smooth, balanced mix.

Make Your Own MIDI Controller with Arduino, Paper and Conductive Ink

Fancy drawing your next MIDI. Yes, draw, as in with a pen on paper. Utilising conductive ink, some paper and an Arduino, you can draw it yourself as Dani Sanz shows in these videos.

How to Layer Guitars to Create a Wall of Distortion

Taken from his Guitar Production 101: Pop Arranging Explored course, in this video Gregg Fine shows how to layer distorted guitars for a bigger, fuller sound in the mix.