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Review | Dec 13, 2011 by Rounik Sethi

What makes a 2nd generation audio interface even better than its highly-acclaimed predecessor? Rounik Sethi takes a look at just how impressive the Apogee Duet 2 really is.

Tip | Dec 12, 2011 by Mo Volans

Automation can add life to an otherwise static arrangement. Fortunately automating parameters in most DAWs is intuitive and easy to do. Mo Volans outlines some essential automation tips in Live.

Review | Dec 12, 2011 by Gary Hiebner

Gary Hiebner has gone in search of accurate vintage synth sounds to use in Ableton Live and discovered Retro Synths by Puremagnetik. Find out why this sample pack collection won't gather dust.

Editorial | Dec 10, 2011 by Rounik Sethi

Logic 9.1.6 is now available exclusively on The App Store and it's less than $200 — 60% cheaper than before... and ALL MPV Logic tutorial-videos are now 60% cheaper, too!

Tutorial | Dec 09, 2011 by Victor Mason

Victor Mason has years of hands-on experience when it comes to working with ways to get good guitar recordings. In this article he discusses using multiple mics, placement, re-amping and more.

Editorial | Dec 08, 2011 by Rounik Sethi

MPVHub Audio magazine has arrived!! Find out what it is and why we've created it inside this article...

Tutorial | Dec 08, 2011 by Mo Volans

With some excellent 3rd party time-stretching algorithms available is there any need for DAWs to provide their own? Mo Volans investigates time-stretching in Reason 6 and shares his excitement!

Tutorial | Dec 07, 2011 by Peter Schwartz

Peter Schwartz lets his fingers do the talking when using Logic's Score editor. He illustrates how to create multiple key command setups which makes editing in Logic a much more enjoyable experience.

Tutorial | Dec 06, 2011 by Gary Hiebner

There are a few vital production techniques to help make your music shine. Mid/Side processing is one such technique which Gary Hiebner approaches from multiple angles

Tutorial | Dec 05, 2011 by Hollin Jones

Whatever bass sound you're looking to create, Trilian by Spectrasonics obliges! Hollin Jones gets mucky showing how to create a dirty bass sounds using this incredible instrument.

Review | Dec 04, 2011 by Mo Volans

IK Multimedia was one of first companies to treat the iPhone/iPad as a useful platform for music makers with iRig Mic & iRig (for guitarists). Mo Volans tests out their new iRig MIDI interface.

Review | Dec 03, 2011 by Gary Hiebner

What makes a reverb effect stand out from the crowd? Gary Hiebner loads up the Eos by Audio Damage to find out.

Tip | Dec 01, 2011 by Mo Volans

After all this time the MPC still holds its own. If you're out to get that MPC feel via software then Cubase 6 has something for you. Mo Volans gets looping in Groove Agent.

Tutorial | Dec 01, 2011 by Mo Volans

Programming electro (or acoustic) drums needn't result in robotic sounding, grooveless beats. Mo Volans adds a human touch to his rhythm section in Ableton Live.

Tutorial | Nov 30, 2011 by Gary Hiebner

Parallel/New York Compression is all the rage right now to make that pumping sound but Serial Compression can also create impressive results. Gary Hiebner looks into the dynamics of audio!