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Tutorial | Jun 01, 2014 by Lynda Arnold

You might not think that recording and mixing the soothing sounds of Tibetan bowls will present much of challenge'¦ Lynda Arnold explains how to take the stress out of it in this insightful article.

News | Jun 01, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

If you've ever used any Nine Volt Audio products, then don't be sad they've gone... In Session Audio are here with their new Kontakt and loops collection: Soundtrack Acoustic Guitar.

Review | May 31, 2014 by Sara Simms

Orange Amplifiers have been a long-time favorite among guitarists and the new IK Multimedia AmpliTube Orange App allows you to take the legendary Orange rig and effects with you on the go.

Review | May 30, 2014 by Matt Vanacoro

Back in January at NAMM 2014, Line 6 unveiled their new modelling vintage guitar amp, AMPLIFi. Matt Vanacoro spent two weeks testing this bad boy out, and lived to tell the tale.

Tutorial | May 30, 2014 by Sara Simms

Why reach for the nearest preset in NI's Massive when you can design your own? Not only will this mean your sounds are unique, but you can learn lots and have fun in the process.

News | May 30, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Logic Pro's ES2 synth has been around for some years now, yet it's still highly regarded and used in hit songs to underground anthems today. If you want to supercharge it, here's 128 new presets.

News | May 29, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Now compatible with 64-bit Pro Tools AAX plug-ins, Avid's Venue 4.5, enables S3L users to easily share I/O over networked systems. Sound a bit too good to be true? Find out more below!

Review | May 29, 2014 by Darren Burgos

With so many software synths available, we've sourced five lesser-known but fully capable ones to help make your tracks stand out from the crowd.

News | May 29, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

The good folks at Universal Audio have interviewed producer and musician, Stuart Price, and find out about his influences, production techniques and use of UA gear (obviously!)

Review | May 28, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

We've been waiting for the theremin concept to evolve. And Naonext's Crystall Ball aims to bring motion and pad control to your studio or DJ set. Is this the future for music controllers?

Tutorial | May 28, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

Propellerhead Reason is chocka full of hidden features and functionality. In this tutorial G. W. Childs shows how to make a melodic pattern in Thor that changes pitch dependant on the keys you press.

News | May 28, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Sporting a number of enhancements such as 200 new presets, new mapping generator and AAX support, version 1.3 looks set to add new tweakability to u-he's popular ACE synth.

Review | May 27, 2014 by Matt Vanacoro

Ever been confused what harmonic exciters and enhancers can do to your mix? Waves have made it clear with their new quick fix plug-in. Matt Vanacoro shows why taking your vitamins can help your mix.

News | May 27, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Let's face it, more of us than ever are making beats using Maschine. The more beats we make, the more unconventional we need our beats to sound to stand out from the crowd. Enter Arcane Attic from NI.

Tutorial | May 27, 2014 by Hollin Jones

If you're familiar with using Loopmash as an instrument, prepare to have your musical mind blown as Hollin Jones unleashes its potential as an effects processor in Cubase 7.5.