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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.

News | May 27, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Join A-list orchestrator, Thomas Goss '" along with top professional orchestra players '" and learn the art of composing and orchestrating for strings in this 3+ hour video course from AskVideo.com.

Review | May 26, 2014 by Matt Vanacoro

Native Instruments' latest new Kontakt instrument release has a distinct function, but it's suitable for multiple genres. If you want quick and easy crescendos, then Rise & Hit will appeal.

Tutorial | May 26, 2014 by Joe Albano

Most times you'll record instruments in mono to a single channel, but sometimes you may want to beef these up in the mix and create stereo versions. Here's how, in Logic Pro X.

News | May 26, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

It looks cool and is lighter than the previous version: the Røde Blimp could be the perfect windshield and shock mounting system for video-based sound recordists.

Tutorial | May 25, 2014 by Jay Asher

The tools for authentic sounding orchestras are here. But, that automatically make your string sections sound good! Jay Asher shares six tips to help make your orchestral compositions unique.

News | May 25, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Looking for electric guitar loops with a sections of picks, pinches, sweeps and strums from 77 to 145 Bpm and across a range of styles? ModeAudio's 800MB Mystic Rhtyhm aims to please.