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News | Sep 16, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

123Creative have released what they describe as an artistic octave/pitch-shifting reverb plug-in. If you're into experimental sounds and textures read their press release and download the demo!

Review | Sep 15, 2013 by Hollin Jones

Native Instruments DrumLab promises to make beat creation quick, easy and immediately gratifying. Hollin Jones takes a deeper look. Scroll to the bottom of the see Toby Pitman's DrumLab intro video.

News | Sep 14, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

Just hours since the MPC Element announcement, Akai have introduced two new studio reference monitors, the RPM500 and RPM800. Find our more about these sexy beasts in their press release below.

News | Sep 13, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

The brilliant minds at Akai have come up with the next big for MPC users... MPC Elements! They tell us it's the most portable and affordable MPC yet. We, at AskAudioMag, can't wait to get hands on...

News | Sep 13, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

Native Instruments tell us that Traktor S2 and S4 have just had important upgrades. These babies combine a DJ Mixing interface, built-in soundcard, and are fully compatible with Traktor DJ for iOS!

Tutorial | Sep 13, 2013 by Gary Hiebner

Used by high-profile artists and musicians (like BT), FL Studio 11 is taking the music world by storm. In this tutorial, Gary Hiebner shows how to create dub step wobble basses with ease.

Review | Sep 12, 2013 by Matthew Loel T. Hepworth

Three years since the release of RX2, iZotope have upgraded their acclaimed & unique audio suite with more speed and capabilities. Matthew Loel. T Hepworth dives in to see just how good RX3 really is.

Tutorial | Sep 12, 2013 by Mike Watkinson

Did you know that, thanks to Logic Pro X inheriting the Musical Keyboard from GarageBand, you can now create sampler instruments faster than ever? Mike Watkinson demonstrates how.

Interview | Sep 11, 2013 by Mo Volans

Searching for a new MIDI controller? Uninspired by what's on offer? UK based company, Machinewerks, have placed their vision of the perfect bit of kit on Kick Starter. Mo Volans finds out more...

Tutorial | Sep 11, 2013 by Toby Pitman

Battery 4 has seen a major overhaul with a new refined interface and loads of new features. Get the most out of this drum sampler powerhouse with Toby Pitman's essential tips.

Review | Sep 10, 2013 by Sara Simms

Seems like more than ever everyone wants to gets their hands on an Akai MPC! No surprises there. And unsurprisingly the iMPC app for iPad has been very successful too. Sara Simms gets hands on.

News | Sep 10, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

If you're into MIDI controllers, you've probably lusted over Livid Instruments gear. And now you can create your own controller with Builder DIY kits for the Livid Brain & Brain Jnr. platforms.

News | Sep 09, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

The big news from Holland? Virtual instrument and effects plug-in developer Rob Papen Soundware announces full compatibility with Avid Pro Tools 11 and Apple Logic Pro X...

Review | Sep 09, 2013 by Toby Pitman

Orchestral sounds make their way into all styles and genres of music. So where can you find top notch sample libraries? Toby Pitman puts Sonokinetic's Da Capo, a 10GB Kontakt library, to the test.

Tutorial | Sep 09, 2013 by Tadhg Leonard

You've got the tunes. Check. You've got the venue. Check. But your Ableton Live set still needs organizing? No problem. Tadhg Leonard shows how to vanquish the stress before your DJ set.