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Review | Aug 21, 2014 by Matt Vanacoro

Could this be the most impressive and realistic sounding piano instrument ever... that doesn't require you to buy a new hard drive to fit it all on? Matt Vanacoro puts PianoTeq 5 under the microscope.

Tutorial | Aug 21, 2014 by Gary Hiebner

Want to make your beats or drum parts stand out from the crowd? Then you're in the right place! Gary Hiebner shares 5 tips sure to get your Bitwig drum tracks pumping.

News | Aug 21, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

The upcoming MO-Fi headphones from Blue Microphones have been shrouded in secrecy, but here's the latest teaser video and info before the official unveiling on 26, August 2014.

Review | Aug 20, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

Back in January in a small residential house in Anaheim being rented by Livid Instruments we saw an early version of Guitar Wing in action. And today, we're still impressed by this cool controller.

Tutorial | Aug 20, 2014 by Joe Albano

Whether you're DJing, mixing a live band, mixing or mastering in the studio, you'll have used EQ to shape and sculpt your sound. Joe Albano lends an ear and 5 tips on how to achieve good EQ tones.

News | Aug 20, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Looking for a subtractive synth capable of harmonic content morphing synthesis? Think you'll have to pay a lot for it? Tone2 Audiosoftware have other ideas. Firebird 2.1 is now available for free!

Review | Aug 19, 2014 by Sara Simms

Want some superbly crafted deep house and garage loops, MIDI patterns and hits? Sara Simms puts Wave Alchemy's impressive sample pack to the test.

Tutorial | Aug 19, 2014 by Tadhg Leonard

It may not be common knowledge, but did you know that Ableton Push can give you deep control over your third-party plug-ins? Tadhg Leonard shows how.

News | Aug 19, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Heavyocity's latest instrument, Master Sessions Drums, certainly packs a percussive punch. Listen to the sound demos and check out the savings to be had too.

Review | Aug 18, 2014 by Matthew Loel T. Hepworth

This update to Steinberg’s workhorse mastering program offers significant new features, but do they represent enough value for current WaveLab users to pay for the upgrade?

Tutorial | Aug 18, 2014 by Darren Burgos

In the first of this 2-part mini-series on making mashups in Logic Pro X, LA-based trainer and producer, Darren Burgos, takes you through the process step-by-step starting with preparing the files.

News | Aug 18, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

It was just yesterday I was scanning my sample library for some vinyl effects... Take a listen to the samples of Vinyl Noise SFX from Matoto, aka Chia, below. And you can download them for FREE!

News | Aug 18, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

In recognition of popular music software and hardware company, Arturia, turning 15 this year there's some treats in their store of you to grab. Get a 50% discount on 15 of their software instruments!

Editorial | Aug 17, 2014 by Noah Pred

Whether you're playing live as part of a band, solo or as a DJ, traveling can seem like a drain on your creative process. So, here's some tips to staying creative on the road by DJ/Prodcer, Noah Pred.

Tutorial | Aug 16, 2014 by Lynda Arnold

Continuing her series on the relationship between sound and health, Lynda Arnold focuses on the instrument we all have—our voice—and how it can be used to positive effect.