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Tutorial | Sep 21, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

Technology is empowering musicians like never before. There are fewer barriers between going from studio to stage for a one-man band. But should we be dispensing with real drummers so easily?

News | Sep 21, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

This advanced instrument design course gives you the knowledge to unleash the programming power in Native Instruments' Kontakt. Learn how to create the Kontakt instrument you've always dreamed of.

Tutorial | Sep 20, 2014 by Rishabh Rajan

Ever wanted to stretch a sound or song beyond the point you can identify the original source? The the free Paulstretch plug-in and app will be right up your sonic street. Rishabh Rajan shows how.

News | Sep 20, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

If you have one of Yamaha's MG series XU mixers (or are thinking of adding one to your setup) then you're going to really appreciate Yamaha's free MG Rec and Play app for iPhone and iPad.

Review | Sep 19, 2014 by Hollin Jones

The original iRig Mic from IK Multimedia, was one of the first decent microphones available for the iPad and iPhone musician. And we were very curious to find out what was improved in the HD release.

Tutorial | Sep 19, 2014 by Noah Pred

When it comes to electronic music production, you might be forgiven for imagining a lone producer creating tracks in isolation. It doesn't have to be that way, and music may even be better together.

News | Sep 19, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Continuing the Everybody DJ series of videos, Native Instruments are back with a smart video featuring A Guy Called Gerald on how technology for DJs has opened up unimaginable possibilities.

Interview | Sep 18, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

BASE II, DS1, Guitar Wing, OHM RGB, CNTRL:R... just a few of the wonderful things to come from Livid Instruments. We sat down with CEO, Jay Smith, to talk controllers and being diagnosed with ALS.

Tutorial | Sep 18, 2014 by Sara Simms

If you're keen to re-create/create the typical grunge guitar sounds from the 90s? Sara Simms is here with gear for guitarists that she suggests will help to achieve it.

News | Sep 18, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

FXpansion is giving you the chance to get deeper into the BFD groove with the new BFD Virtually Erskine and Virtually Erskine Grooves. Peter Erskine has credits including Kate Bush & Steely Dan!

News | Sep 18, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

The good people at AudioFile Engineering tell us their new Loop Editor 2 picks up where Apple Loop Utility left off. We tend to agree with this... and have a review in coming soon to show you why.

Review | Sep 17, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

The Blue Microphones Mo-Fi headphones look and feel different to most headphones available. The big question is how they sound and how comfortable they are. G. W. Childs investigates.

Tutorial | Sep 17, 2014 by Hollin Jones

We've shared tons of excellent tips to help you mix better over the past few months'¦ now here are 5 things you need to avoid doing when mixing, specifically with your mixing faders.

News | Sep 17, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Exclusive Universal Audio RMX16 Digital Reverb Plug-In Includes Exact Algorithms from Legendary Hardware; Available with Summit Audio TLA-100A Compressor as part of UAD Software v7.10.

News | Sep 17, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Eventide's new UltraReverb native dongless reverb plug-in debuts for special intro price through October 17th. It's worth checking out now.