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Review | Aug 06, 2014 by Hollin Jones

Expanding your range of mics to include a lavalier is a good thing if you record dialogue and interviews. And how much more convenient can you get than a lab mic for iPhone? Enter the Røde SmartLav+.

Tutorial | Aug 06, 2014 by Francesco Schiavon

Are you still listening to your music in MP3 format? Please, please stop already! Francesco Schiavon charts the rise and fall of this popular audio format and explains why it's time for us to move on.

News | Aug 06, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

What could be better than Twisted Tools' Ultraloop? How about three new expansion packs from cutting edge artists Arovane, Cooh and D'Arcangelo, each featuring 128 loops?

Review | Aug 05, 2014 by Matt Vanacoro

With a unique oscillator section, a big sound, quality keyboard and enormous potential for sound designers and performers, the Nord Lead A1 synth is likely to appeal to most of us out of the box.

Tutorial | Aug 05, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

If you're new to Ableton, whether you're a novice music maker or a veteran from other DAWs, knowing how to use pan envelopes can help transform your tracks and add extra interest. Here's how.

News | Aug 05, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Have you been hovering on the edge of whether to go the Traktor DJ route? Until 31st August, you can pick up a Traktor Kontrol Z1 or Traktor Kontrol X1 and get Traktor Pro 2 FREE!

News | Aug 05, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

The new versatile controllers from Akai Professional, the AFX and AMX, have been announced. Designed for Serato users of all kinds these sweet looking DJ devices are worth checking out.

Review | Aug 04, 2014 by Hollin Jones

Looking for an 8 channel mic preamp with excellent build quality, flawless sound quality and first rate converters and preamps? Does the Audient ASP880 fit the bill? Hollin ones finds out.

Tutorial | Aug 04, 2014 by Joe Albano

Logic Pro's built-in compressor has a lot of sound shaping potential below the surface. Joe Albano reveals the ins and outs of its circuit types.

News | Aug 04, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

ModeAudio never seem to stop producing more samples, loops and presets! Their latest collection, Future Trap, contains over 50 presets for Native Instruments' popular synth, Massive.

News | Aug 04, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

With a redesigned BeatWeaver Rhythm Synth and an updated Maps panel, the 1.4.1 Liquid Rhythm update from WaveDNA is sure to bring a smile to existing users and those yet to try it out.

Tutorial | Aug 03, 2014 by Jay Asher

Experienced musician, composer and Logic expert, Jay Asher, shares these excellent tips on how to use chord inversions to make your keyboard parts even more musical.

Tip | Aug 02, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

Whether you're writing an opera, composing a pop song or constructing an EDM anthem, it's important to have your muse on your side. G. W. Childs shares a quick trick to keep your creativity flowing.

News | Aug 01, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Recording is easy, right? Just hit the button and BOOM, you're an engineer! But what is actually happening? Watch this course by Joe Albano and learn the science of recording!

Tutorial | Aug 01, 2014 by Keith Crusher

Once you've completed your track, got it mixed and mastered and are ready to perform it, shooting a music video can help to promote it. Keith Crusher looks at the options on a budget.