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Review | Dec 11, 2014 by Hollin Jones

Hollin Jones got hands on with NI's flagship DJ controller, Traktor Kontrol S8, and gave it a thorough workout. In our in-depth review we focus on how the S8 feels and works in the real world.

Tutorial | Dec 11, 2014 by Joe Albano

If you want to compress different frequencies of an audio signal you'll want to use a multiband compressor. Joe Albano explains the how and shows practical examples of multiband compression in action.

News | Dec 11, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

MOTU ships their new combined monitor and mixer, the Monitor 8, which is a 6-channel headphone amp and audio interface with DSP effects in one neat package.

News | Dec 11, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

One of the biggest and most well-known DJ turntable and mixer companies, Vestax, has officially gone bankrupt. The face of the DJ gear industry continues to change.

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 €.