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Review | Feb 24, 2014 by Matt Vanacoro

The original Apogee Jam was a breakthrough device for iOS musicians, it allowed guitarists to record cleanly and digitally into the 30-pin port. How does the newest iteration measure measure up?

Tip | Feb 24, 2014 by Mike Watkinson

If like many of us, you like to go back and forth between Logic and GarageBand, then this tip is a keeper. Learn how to use the EXS24 sampler instruments from Logic in GarageBand for Mac!

Editorial | Feb 23, 2014 by Keith Crusher

So you're playing music you love, maybe releasing an album and building a fan base. But how to make money? Keith Crusher shares some profitable tips to help you turn a profit with band merchandise.

News | Feb 22, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Watch House legend, Olav Basoski, rip up his Saturday evening in the studio using Bitwig. Great tune, and excellent looking (and sounding) new DAW on the scene.

Tutorial | Feb 22, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

G. W. Childs shares a useful tip for how to break down tricky melodies (maybe your own or from a song you've heard) using your DAW to help you learn how to play it more easily.

News | Feb 22, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Developed by Brainworx, Dangerous BAX's plug-in 'finishing EQ' offers world-class sonics, unique frequency curves and features... all for UAD-2 and Apollo workstations.

News | Feb 22, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

The iPad revolution is happening, albeit at a steady, measured pace. Soon all the most important synths and effects plugins will be available for our favorite tablet! And CakeWalk's Z3TA+ is now too.

Review | Feb 21, 2014 by Matt Vanacoro

If you're in the market for a digital mixer that's easy to use, with enough options for customization too, then Line 6's StageScape M20d is worth your attention. Mat Vanacoro gives it a full test.

Tutorial | Feb 21, 2014 by Hollin Jones

Despite Reason being such a powerhouse all by itself (and with the help of some excellent Rack Extensions) there's still times you might want to ReWire it to another DAW. Hollin Jones shows how .

News | Feb 21, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Positive Grid's iOS BIAS amplifier simulator has come to iPhone! It was a hit in iPad form and this version has "optimized" features over its big brother.

Review | Feb 20, 2014 by Tadhg Leonard

Despite the excellence of Audiobus, switching between apps on iOS to create music can be a drag. Wouldn't it be nice if there was one app with a good range of synths inside? Enter Korg Gadget.

Tutorial | Feb 20, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

We all love using big, resource hungry synth and effects plug-ins... but they come with a cost. Or do they? G.W Childs shares a quick tip to keep your Live sessions running smooth no matter what.

News | Feb 20, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Imagine the otherworldly atmospheres that Iceland (the country) evokes in you. Now cross that with Came Audio's Alchemy for desktop and mobile and you'll find this new sound library of interest.

News | Feb 20, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

If you get the chance to record your band with Grammy award-winning Guy Massey at the world famous AIR Studios, would you turn it down? Of course not! Enter the Focusrite contest for your big chance.

Tutorial | Feb 19, 2014 by Rich Tozzoli

Probably the biggest factor in the final sound you get when recording guitar is the mic you choose. Veteran recordist and guitar player, Rich Tozzoli, examines the guidelines you need to consider.