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Programming Beats Straight into Logic Pro X

Logic users are spoilt with the number of ways to program drums: Ultrabeat's step sequencer, the Piano Roll, Hyper Editor... and also the main window. Darren Burgos explores the path least used.

Dave Smith Instruments Rolls out the New Pro 2 Synthesizer

When Dave Smith comes out and personally states they raised the bar with their latest hardware synth, we've every right to be excited! This hybrid mono synth looks and sounds great.

5 Unusual Things Every Sound Designer Should Try

It's easy to get stuck using the same tools every day. Using new tools and processes can lead to reinvigorating your creations. Here's 5 tools every sound designer should check out.

123creative.com Releases Sonic Rebellion Patches for Renegade

Sonic Rebellion patches are the first preset bank for Renegade VSTi virtual analog synthesizer (from partner company G-Sonique digital instruments). Find out more about these presets.

Traktor DJ Tutorial: Metadata Sync

DJing on the go is a real possibility thanks to Native Instruments' Traktor DJ for iOS. And one of the most convenient features, Metadata Sync, allows you to share info between Traktor Pro & DJ.

Native Instruments Announces $5000 Gear Contest

Hands up who doesn't want to win this awesome collection of Native Instruments gear worth over $5,000 USD? Of course you do. And it's simple to enter... simply follow NI's new Instagram channel.

Review: DJ TechTools Midi Fighter Twister

Don't settle on another boring DJ MIDI controller, check out what DJTech Tools' Midi Fighter is capable of. Sara Simms finds its step sequencer for Traktor and other creative features very appealing.

Adding Random Chaos to your Tracks in Bitwig Studio

Give your tracks in Bitwig Studio some variety with random chaos. Gary Hiebner shows how to introduce some unexpected nuances using Bitwig's built-in tools.

Røde Announces New smartLav+

Are you in the market for a broadcast-grade lavalier microphone that plugs directly into iPhone, iPad or Android mobile device? Then Røde have a treat you might really like.

Impact Soundworks Brings Unique Sound of Slavic Women's Choir to your Studio

There's tons of women's choir sample libraries available, but perhaps none focusing entirely on Slavic (Bulgarian style) which is unique. Check out the video to see how it can fit in your productions.

ModeAudio Releases a Kaleidoscope of Disco and House Loops

A whopping 240 loops are contained in the latest ModeAudio loop pack, all focused on disco and house. That's 120 audio loops and 120 MIDI loops. Enough to get the dancefloor moving.

FREE Trap Music Loop Pack: Enhanced Apple Loop Format

Not only are we giving you a FREE Apple Loop pack covering Trap Music essentials'¦ but the creator, Darren Burgos, has kindly added a getting started guide to help you get the most out of your loops.

PreSonus StudioLive AI Mixers to Add Cascading

What could possibly be better than one StudioLive AI mixer? Well two of course! PreSonus' have enabled us to add (cascade) one StudioLive AI mixer with another for upto 64-channels!

AAS Advances String Modelling to Heady Heights with String Studio VS-2 plug-In

What's changed in Applied Acoustics' new version of String Studio? Plenty! From a new interface, new ways to share and organise your sounds, realtime control via MIDI, host tempo sync and much more.

Microphones, Part 3: A Guide to Ribbon Microphones

In part 3/3 of this popular series exploring the ins and outs of microphones, Matt Loel T Hepworth examines what makes ribbon microphones sound fantastic. [Includes video demo too].