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Tip | Aug 06, 2012 by Hollin Jones

Padshop is Steinberg's new instrument in VST and AU formats that uses granular synthesis to build pad sounds. Follow along with Hollin Jones in this step-by-step synth workshop.

Review | Aug 05, 2012 by G.W. Childs IV

Does the world need another sample library of another classic synth? When it's as well done Mighty M5 for Kontakt by Boxedear.com then the answer is a resounding YES! G. W. Childs puts it to the test.

Editorial | Aug 04, 2012 by Adam Goldberg

Join Adam Goldberg in this insiders guide on how using smart strings in GarageBand for iPad helps him to facilitate musical learning in the Special Needs classroom.

Tip | Aug 03, 2012 by Rich Tozzoli

What comes to mind when you think about the sound of analog tape? Warmth, punch, low-end beef, controlled distortion? Grammy-nominated Rich Tozzoli shows how digital doesn't need to sound digital!

Tip | Aug 02, 2012 by Rory Dow

What's the big fuss about using multitimbral instruments in Ableton Live? Amongst others: more CPU efficient, better mixing potential. Rory Dow shows how to set this up.

Review | Aug 01, 2012 by Mo Volans

Once Propellerhead announced Rack Extensions in Reason 6.5 it was incredible how quickly the best audio developers released their plug-ins for this new format. Mo Volans checks out iZotope's offering.

Tip | Jul 31, 2012 by Jay Asher

Logic Pro 9's EXS24 sampler may lack some of the scripting features of other samplers like Kontakt'¦ but it still holds its own and provides for fast workflows within Logic. Jay Asher investigates.

Tutorial | Jul 30, 2012 by Mo Volans

Is Native Instruments Guitar Rig designed only for guitarists? Simple answer: No! Mo Volans discovers just how useful a tool GR is for processing guitars as it is for a wide variety of other sources.

Review | Jul 29, 2012 by Hollin Jones

Looking for a drum machine? Arturia are well known for software emulations of classic hardware instruments. Hollin Jones plugs-in to the Spark Creative Drum Machine for a user-friendly experience.

Tip | Jul 28, 2012 by Adam Goldberg

Through improvisation, musicians can gain valuable insights into the ways in which melody, harmony and rhythm can work together. For the Special Needs students, there are even great benefits...

Tutorial | Jul 27, 2012 by Gary Hiebner

Ableton has excellent MIDI editing tools for the creative musician. Period. In this article Gary Hiebner shows how to mangle and manipulate MIDI using Racks in Ableton Live.

Tutorial | Jul 26, 2012 by Rishabh Rajan

Talking basses have become commonly used in modern music, from Dubstep to pop. Native Instruments synth guru, Rishabh Rajan takes you step-by-step through the process of creating these using Massive.

Tutorial | Jul 26, 2012 by Mo Volans

Propellerhead Redrum is an awesome drum machine, and despite the arrival of Kong, can still turn heads. Mo Volans delves beneath the surface to show you just how amazing this synth really can be.

Review | Jul 24, 2012 by Mike Watkinson

Do you need an incredibly realistic and flexible virtual drummer to run in Pro Tools? Mike Watkinson checks out the superb Strike RTAS virtual instruments in this in depth review.

Tutorial | Jul 23, 2012 by Darren Burgos

We've all heard it: rhythmic stutters on a Trance pad or a chopped-up pumping synth line. Wouldn't it be great to know how to make this effect? Darren Burgos demonstrates 3 ways to get gating in Logic