New Pro Tools Licensing Available Now, Giving Customers Access to Future Cloud Features and Software Upgrades through March 2016. Is this value added? Read on to find out.
Rob O'Reilly Guitars have launched their Expressiv: MIDI Guitar System via Kickstarter. Although already funded, this is an opportunity to support a guitar and synth in one convenient instrument.
The Variable Mu Limiter Compressor plug-in, heralded unrivaled clarity, Vertigo Sound VSM-3 Mix Satellite, VSC-2 Compressor, Massenburg Designworks are part of Universal Audio's UAD Software v7.11.
We dare you to play a Rob Papen synth and not be inspired! Noah Pred puts Punch-BD virtual drum synth through its paces and finds it punches above its weight in our in-depth review.
Whether you're primarily a recording sound designer, or an in-studio, behind a computer or synth kind, here's five types of hardware/gear every self-respecting sound designer should be armed with.
Looking for a 21 track modular experience album from Aphex Twin but have empty pockets? Fine. Richard D. James has released a 21 track Modular Trax album on SoundCloud and done a huge interview too.
Wave Alchemy, famous for their sample libraries and virtual instruments, are running a contest with prizes from ourselves, AskVideo, NI, Bitwig, u-he, Propellerhead, FabFilter and many more.
Soulful vocal samples, synth stabs and catchy organs inspired by the influence of Bass Music are here in Maschine and iMaschine expansion format. Find out more about NI's latest release.
USB microphones often get bad press for being... well USB. So Matt Vanacoro was pleased to discover how the SL6000 USB proved to be versatile and good-sounding for voice over applications.
Don't get stuck in one repetitive kick and snare groove. Ableton Live's duplicate feature can be a simple way for beginners and veterans alike to help freshen up their beats. Here's how.
If you want post-metal, sludge and prog-metal drums that'll slice through walls of heavy guitars, FXpansion's BFD Oblivion expansion pack is designed for you. Check out the details and video below.
If you've got or are considering on of the Allen & Heath QU mixers, and have an iPhone or iPad, then their new Qu-You app will give full control of your mixer via your iOS device.
You've probably been warned of "phase" when recording with multiple microphones, or discovered phase issues when mixing down. But what is it actually and how can you make use of it when producing?
Can you image an audio cable you'll never need to replace and will be the only one you'll ever need? That's what Iconic Sound tell us their LightLead can do... and a whole lot more. check it out.
Where can you find a beautifully recorded acoustic guitar sample library, in an easy-to-use interface and is light on the ol' CPU? Jay Asher finds out if Sunbird from Acousticsamples makes the grade.