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10 Things to Check Before Sending Your Mix to a Mastering Engineer

So, you've recorded, arranged and mixed your project'¦ but, you're not finished yet. If you decide to send your mix to be professionally mastered, here's 10 essential things to check first.

Review: Chris Hein Chromatic Harmonica

There are not many libraries out there for harmonica. But, before you do a google search, check out this review for the expertly crafted Chris Hein Chromatic Harmonica Kontakt instrument.

Review: Transistor Revolution II: Classic Drum Machines for a New Era

There's a handful of worthwhile software sample-based drum machine emulators on the market. So will Wave Alchemy's Transistor Revolution II suit impress? Noah Pred gives it a thorough workout.

Logic Pro to Pro Tools And Back Again: Transferring Sessions Between DAWs

No matter how attached you are to your DAW, one day you'll likely need to transfer your project to another app. Joe Albano shows how to transfer from Logic Pro to Pro Tools and back again!

FXpansion Releases Zildjian Digital Vault Vol.2 for BFD

FXpansion and The Avedis Zildjian Company have announced the release of Zildjian Digital Vault Vol.2 for BFD3, BFD Eco and BFD2. If you're into your drums this is a good one to check out.

Remix Contest: Bend Sinister - WIN $1800 Music Gear Prizes [CLOSED]

WIN the $1,800 Toontrack Superior Bundle in the latest MPV SongCraft Remix Contest! Simply log-in/sign-up for FREE, download stems, remix & submit before end of January 31st, 2014. [CLOSED]

Improve Your MIDI Programming with Studio One's MIDI Tools

Presonus Studio One is one of the newer DAWs on the scene and has quickly gained a reputation for being streamlined and powerful. And when it comes to MIDI programming S1 has a host of useful features

Positive Grid Announces New Mastering App and Open Beta Program

Want to become a BETA tester for the next big thing for music production on iOS? Then hurry to join this limited BETA program with Positive Grid and enjoy some excellent benefits.

Review: Native Instruments Razor 1.5

The latest update to Native Instruments' Razor adds some big features, including the excellent new modules and Maschine 2.0 integration. G. W. Childs gives it a closer inspection in this review.

Making Melodies with Ableton Push

Ableton Push was one of our top 10 MIDI Controllers of 2013, and with good reason! And, it's more than another step-sequencing rhythm controller. Matt Vanacoro explores the melodic side of Push here.

Roland AIRA: The Next Step for the TR-808

Without giving too much away, Roland have announced the evolution of the original TR-808 rhythm machine will be called AIRA. Check out their teaser video to be suitably teased!

Unlock the Power of Lanes in Reason

Understanding how best to use lanes in Reason's sequencer can open up a whole new world of creative possibilities, as Hollin Jones reveals'¦

Multitrack Drums for Reason: Martin Werner Drumsessions Refill

Goldsoundmusic have announced the immediate availability of the Martin Werner Drumsessions ReFills for Propellerhead Reason. If you've got Reason and you want a refill... check this out!

Exclusive Review: Twisted Tools Ultraloop

Twisted Tools have always been on the cutting edge when it comes to creating music tech. Their latest Reaktor ensemble lets you remix up to 128 loops in real time to create something amazing.

EASTWEST Releases 25th Anniversary Collection

30 historic products from the EASTWEST vault, re-engineered and re-programmed for the latest version of PLAY software - all thanks to them celebrating their 25th anniversary!