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Studio Acoustics, Part 5: Soundproofing

In the final part of our series on studio acoustics Joe Albano digs deep into soundproofing from both a recording and mixing perspective. Essential reading for all small and home studio owners.

Arturia Launches Legendary Soft Synth Classics Collection

Arturia's V Collection Classics is an affordable way to immerse yourself in the analog warmth of True Analog Emulation technology with recreations of 5 legendary synthesizers with power of Analog Lab.

The Art of Making Handpans. Interview with Dave Beery and Stevan Morris

Handpans have caught the imagination of musicians world-wide since the first 'hang' was created by PANArt. Lynda Arnold visited Dave Beery and Stevan Morris' workshop to see Ohm Handpans being made.

How to Browse your Komplete Library with Komplete Kontrol

If you use Native Instruments' Komplete you may wonder whether how useful the Komplete Kontrol hardware could be. Matt Vanacoro shows workflows using the keyboard which make browsing sounds a breeze.

Versus Controller: Magda & NYMA on Making their Dream DJ Controller

Following up on our news story detailing the new handmade DJ controller, Versus from Magda & NYMA, here's a video showing Versus in action with the creators talking about the concept.

Review: Fader, an Elegant iOS DAW Controller App

If you're looking for a slick and minimal DAW controller app for iPhone that's easy to set up and works with three major DAWs then this might be the app for you. Hollin Jones gets touchy with it.

Sample Logic Announces BOHEMIAN, Cinematic, Street & New World Instruments

Don't be fooled thinking Sample Logic's new release, Bohemian, is only for new age music. The collection of exotic, traditional & morphed instruments in this Kontakt library are incredibly inspiring!

Native Instruments Launches Studio Savings Sales Special for Maschine Studio

Until 30th April you can get hold of Native Instruments' Maschine Studio for as little as $799 US / £599 GBP / €799 Euro! Find out more...

5 Easy Ways to Make Your Own MIDI Controller on a Budget

If you want to custom build your own controller, DIY style, where should you start? Liam Lacey explores 5 budget platforms that will take your MIDI controller idea from zero to hero.

Music Theory: Building Chords Chromatically Instead of Diatonically

If you've been building chords diatonically i.e. building chords relating to scale or key, then this article by Jay Asher will help you explore chromatic alternatives. A must read music theory piece.

Watch This Wearable Music Controller Jacket in Action

Fashoin designer, Ylenia Gortana, has designed a rather nifty jacket that not only keeps you warm and stylish, but can be played as a MIDI controller. Check out the video of this jack in action.

Propellerhead Reason 8.2: Revert Browsing, ReDrum Remote, Soundbank Improvements

The new Reason 8.2 makes it easy to stay up to date and get many of your most requested features automatically. There's also improvements to browsing, soundbanks and Remote support for ReDrum.

Review: Output Signal Synth

Fresh of the back of their unique and successful REV Kontakt instrument, Output have released Signal, an incredible "pulse" synth with an equally impressive GUI and sound palette.

Music Production Tips: Arranging, Virtual Instruments & Your CPU

What's the best computer for music software? How can you run your Mac/PC's CPU more efficiently when recording or mixing music? Matt Vanacoro seeks to answer the most-asked producer question ever...

2 Year Old Guitar Emulation Plug-In Leaves New Ones in the Dust

Phoenix Pro, the guitar plug-in to best all other guitar plug-ins, is back for a limited time only. Resurrect your guitaring ability with this one and don't pay attention to the fake imposters!