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Review | Oct 30, 2013 by G.W. Childs IV

There's loops upon loops all vying for you attention... so, what is it about Minimal Techno Revolution that helps it stand out from the crowd? G. W. Childs discovers more than he bargained for.

Tutorial | Oct 30, 2013 by Tadhg Leonard

You're playing live. Triggering samples in Ableton Live 9. But you've got 132 to choose from... Yikes! Tadhg Leonard shares some super tips on using the pitch plug-in to trigger samples in an instant!

News | Oct 29, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

Ever been unsure how to get the most out of Max for Live in Ableton's Live 9? AskVideo are here to lend a helping hand with this video course by Gary Hiebner focusing on exploring its effects.

Review | Oct 29, 2013 by Matthew Loel T. Hepworth

iZotope's original Nectar plug-in gained a reputation as a one-stop-shop for vocal production. But will Nectar 2 be a sweet deal? Matt Loel T Hepworth dives deep inside.

News | Oct 29, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

Looking for a giant additive synthesizer powerhouse Rack Extension for Reason? Propellerhead may just have answered your prayers with the release of Parsec!. Read on and watch a video of it in action.

Review | Oct 28, 2013 by Noah Pred

Us producers are always looking for affordable and fresh sound libraries to add to our existing sonic palettes. Noah Pred checks out Wave Alchemy's latest focus packs designed to get your beats on.

Tutorial | Oct 28, 2013 by Mo Volans

So, your mixes sound great live, but how can you ensure they stand out amongst professional releases and promo CDs? Mo Volans delivers a useful tutorial for all DJs.

News | Oct 28, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

Nektar, the Californian music gear makers, are now shipping their latest and greatest controller keyboard: Impact LX 49. Priced very competitively, this keyboard is also packed with useful features.

News | Oct 27, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

One of the most influential rock artists of our time has passed away today. Lou Reed, born in 1942, had recently a liver transplant earlier this year, but the cause of death is uncertain.

Editorial | Oct 26, 2013 by G.W. Childs IV

Setting goals for your musical journey are every bit as important as setting goals in everyday life. G. W. Childs examines the finer points involved in establishing goals, milestones and more.

News | Oct 26, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

We interviewed the crew behind the Seaboard when it was a prototype and were left mightily impressed by the innovative playability and control on offer. You've got to play it to believe it though...

Tutorial | Oct 25, 2013 by Jay Asher

How do you work with multi-timbral instruments in Logic Pro X? This is a common question and one that master Logic composer and trainer, Jay Asher, seeks to answer in this tutorial article.

Tutorial | Oct 24, 2013 by Mo Volans

One of the biggest problems with creating a good mix is not your monitors or audio interface... it's your room. If you're not blessed with the best space to mix in IK's ARC2 can help. Here's how.

Review | Oct 24, 2013 by Mo Volans

With dozens of good software reverb units available, a new reverb plug-in would need to be pretty special to make us sit up and take notice. Find out what effect Spark Verb has had on Mo Volans...

Review | Oct 23, 2013 by Hollin Jones

Are you looking to up your game as a producer... and have some cash to spend? If so, you may be in the market for a good pair of studio monitors. Hollin Jones puts the ATC SCM25A monitors to the test.