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Tutorial | Sep 01, 2012 by Jay Asher

Native Instrument's Kontakt is widely regarded as the pro sampler for the digital musician. Jay Asher highlights Kontakt's Instrument Banks feature which can be controlled by Program Change commands.

Review | Aug 31, 2012 by Hollin Jones

The iPhone is great for the audio recording journalist and musician on the go. But wouldn't it be great if you could connect your existing studio mics too? Now you can with IK Multimedia's iRig PRE

Review | Aug 30, 2012 by Rounik Sethi

Pioneer launches new portable DJing controller, DDJ-WeGO, for beginners on-the-go with impressive feature set.

Tip | Aug 30, 2012 by G.W. Childs IV

Sometimes a simple feature like the file browser can make a program a veritable hot bed for creative expression. Learn how Ableton's file browser can free up your left brain today!

Review | Aug 29, 2012 by Rory Dow

Alchemy Mobile for iOS, based on Alchemy for desktop, provides powerful and upgradable features. Rory Dow digs in to Camel Audio's excellent mobile synth.

Tip | Aug 29, 2012 by G.W. Childs IV

Most Reason users become Reason fanatics, and with good reason (pun intended)! Now that 6.5 has arrived, don't pass by the excellent Polar rack extension by Propellerhead… use it on your drum loops.

Tip | Aug 28, 2012 by Toby Pitman

Are you a Native Instruments Massive user? Need some good transitional FX sounds? Got 2 minutes to spare? Follow this sound design tip by Toby Pitman...

Tutorial | Aug 27, 2012 by Gary Hiebner

There's a multitude of plug-ins, loops and instruments begging to be used in your next track. Ever wondered whether you can use one synth only in your next production? Gary Hiebner gets all minimal.

Tutorial | Aug 25, 2012 by Adam Goldberg

Mac OS X's Mission Control appeals to many users, from musicians to editors, graphic designers to web developers… and also to Special Needs Music Teachers! Read on to hear how it helps the later.

Review | Aug 24, 2012 by Mike Watkinson

As convenient and cool as an iPad is… it lacks a pro level DAW that'll replace your need for a laptop. And then along came Auria HD! Is this the first "real" DAW for iPad?

Tip | Aug 23, 2012 by G.W. Childs IV

Want to breathe more life into your sampled synths in Ableton Live? Do they lack that certain something? G. W. Childs takes you on a super journey where big is better!

Interview | Aug 22, 2012 by Steve H

Michelle Moog-Koussa talks to Steve H about growing up with Bob Moog as her father, continuing the legacy with the BMF, Moogfest and Moogseum, and the new video courses.

Review | Aug 22, 2012 by G.W. Childs IV

Two forward thinking companies: Livid Instruments and Liine combine Code (hardware) and Griid (iOS app) to great effect. G. W. Childs takes a holistic view of the resulting fusion in this review.

Tutorial | Aug 22, 2012 by Jay Asher

Navigating complex, or even simple, projects in Logic can be a pain if you use a mouse! With a number of useful workflows at your disposal, Jay Asher demonstrates how Markers can simplify the process.

Tip | Aug 21, 2012 by Rishabh Rajan

If you are a Pro Tools user and want to speed up your workflow the Commands Keyboard Focus shortcuts will help you substantially in that department. Rishabh Rajan exercises his digits.