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Review | Dec 10, 2014 by Sara Simms

Designed for the fashion conscious DJ, Louder's Headliner and After Party sunglasses were big in Ibiza in the summer of 2014. Sara Simms puts both pairs to the test to see what the fuss is about.

News | Dec 10, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Calling all iPad musicians! We've teamed up with the good folks at Focusrite to offer you the chance to win an iTrack Dock Studio Pack (MSRP $399.99 USD). Simply answer the question below...

Tutorial | Dec 10, 2014 by Gary Guttman

If you're even a little interested in how to create moods in your music, for film, games or for any reason, this tutorial is for you. Gary Guttman explores 4 simple ways to add emotion to your notes.

News | Dec 10, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

M-Audio tells us their new software collection propels the Trigger Finger Pro to new heights of creative power and visceral impact. Watch the video of the Trigger Finger Pro and find out more below.

News | Dec 10, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Watch Rishabh Rajan's latest extraordinary mashup of Porter Robinson's Worlds using Ableton Push, Ableton Live, and the very cool and bizarre Korg Miku Stomp guitar pedal.

Tutorial | Dec 09, 2014 by Gary Hiebner

Breathe new life into your drum parts by learning how to create your own drum kit presets in PreSonus Studio One's Impact. Gary Hiebner is on hand to show you how.

News | Dec 09, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

The innovators over at WholeWorldBand have joined forces with Band Aid 30 to create the Band Aid Challenge. If you don't know WholeWorldBand it gives you the ability to collaborate in unexpected ways!

News | Dec 09, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

What's not to like about grabbing free music rises? And better still those made with Output's acclaimed reverse instrument, REV? Exactly. Nothing... so check out the video and grab 'em today!

Review | Dec 09, 2014 by Noah Pred

Looking for an easy to use loop randomizing, processing, slicing effects plug-in? With great effects included, Sugar Bytes Looperator seems to have it all covered. Noah Pred takes a closer look.

Review | Dec 08, 2014 by Matt Vanacoro

Every synth plug-in claims to be different from the rest. But how many actually deliver? Matt Vanacoro puts Native Instruments' Kontour Reaktor ensemble to the test and has lots of fun!

News | Dec 08, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

If you fancy picking up some expansion packs for Maschine, then you've got exactly 99 hours in which to choose from nine MASCHINE Expansions which cost only $ 99 / 99 €.

Tutorial | Dec 08, 2014 by Darren Burgos

Logic Pro is a sound designer's paradise. With so many instruments and potential sounds, one way to make your own evolving patterns, risers and sequence FX is using the awesome Delay Designer plug-in.

News | Dec 08, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Sugar Bytes just can't stop releasing new and innovative plug-ins! The latest one is Looperator designed to slice, process and mangle audio for Electronic producers.

News | Dec 08, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

There are a handful of companies we trust to create faithful software emulations of classic synths. Arturia is one of these! With the Solina V they've nailed the classic 70s hardware string synth.

Editorial | Dec 07, 2014 by Andy Bowen

Since iTunes and the rise of digital music the album has been playing second fiddle to the single. Is the album a dying format? Are its days numbered? Andy Bowen explores the trends of the future