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How to Mic Up Synths (Like Guitarists Do)

When you're sitting in session after session watching guitarists mic up their amps you pick up a few tricks! Now imagine applying those micing techniques to your synths... G.W. shows you how.

Native Instruments Expands Maschine with GOLDEN KINGDOM

The latest expansoin pack for Maschine and iMaschine users brings modern, mainstream hip hop sounds. Including big drums, new Massive and Maschine drum synth presets and much more...

Korg iM1: Legendary M1 Mobile Music Workstation Now on iPad

How much more mobile can a mobile music workstation get than as an app for iPad? In making the iM1, Korg have made a complete reproduction of the M1. Excited? We are too!

Review: The Lowdown, a Truly Eclectic Kontakt Instrument

If you're looking for great quality sounds in an easy to use and wonderfully creative and versatile Kontakt instrument at a very low price, Modwheel's The Lowdown is going to appeal!

Logic Pro X: Which Delay Plug-In To Reach for & Why

Too much choice can be a bad thing... or can it? Joe Albano walks us through Logic Pro X's delay plug-ins and demonstrates which are best suited for different effects.

New Heavocity Instrument Teaser Video

Heavyocity love to tease. And in anticipation of their new instrument being released in June, 2015, this video gives few clues but certainly has us pulled in.

Jordan Rudess Seaboard GRAND Free Online Masterclass

Interested in learning more about the revolutionary SeaBoard keyboard controller from ROLI? Curious to learn tips and tricks from Dream Theater's Jordan Rudess? Join their free webinar. See below.

FLUX:FX Partner With Keith McMillen. Get 20%-Off SoftStep2 Controller

Keith McMillen Instruments SoftStep2 is a MIDI controller full of expression and unusual capabilities for hands-free performance. FLUX:FX are giving you the chance to get one at 20% off!

Impact of Roland TR-808: Alex Noyer of 808 Docu-Film Interview

808 is a documentary film that explores the impact of the classic Roland TR-808 on music past and present, and it's being released soon. Here's an interesting interview with the producer, Alex Noyer.

Review: Rast Sound Mideast Vocals for Kontakt

Are you in the market for a unique Kontakt vocal library, suitable for any world music genre? Lynda Arnold finds out if Rast's MidEast Vocals can compete with the established big boys in the industry.

Understanding Audio Channel Signal Flow in Cubase 8

Once you have Audio recorded into Cubase, how does that signal flow through the DAW? Matthew Loel T. Hepworth will show you how the signal flows downstream.

3D Printers Transform 49 Floppy Disk Drives into Amazing MIDI Organ

What do you get when you combine 2 3D printers, 49 floppy disk drives, an Arduino and 12 creative minds from a German youth club? Answer: a wireless MIDI controllable organ that is very cool.

Get 120 Free Sounds for Arturia Synthesizers from MusicRow

FREE '˜slimmed-down' demo version of MusicRow's complete Analog Sound Collection for Arturia synthesizers is available now.

Free M4L Device: SA.Wash from SirenAudio

There's lots of cool Max for Live devices available. Now you can add Wash from SirenAudio to that list. Using comb filters it creates a unique reverb style effect.

5 of the Best Platforms to Make Music Software

If you're reading this you're probably making music. But, have you ever wanted to make your own music software? It might be easier than you think. Liam Lacey outlines 5 platforms you should consider.