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Editorial | Dec 03, 2012 by Jay Asher

Not all DAWs are created equal... but that doesn't mean they can't perform admirably in their own way. In this article, Jay Asher debunks some common myths about Logic held by Pro Tools users.

Review | Dec 01, 2012 by Adam Goldberg

The beauty of the App Store is how talented developers can create left-field music apps that might never have seen the light of day for desktop computer systems. Adam Goldberg tests out one such app.

Review | Nov 30, 2012 by Mo Volans

The arrival of Apogee's Quartet review unit at MPV HQ literally resulted in a stampede. Mo Volans emerged from the fracas with himself & this gorgeous audio interface intact, and put it to the test.

Tip | Nov 30, 2012 by Rory Dow

So, you've finished your composition in Ableton, maybe you're releasing it or perhaps playing it live... Either way, it's a great and safe idea to archive your finished projects. Here's how.

Review | Nov 29, 2012 by Mike Watkinson

If you're an iPad musician you'll be familiar with the iRig range of hardware accessories that turn your iPad into a portable studio. Mike Watkinson puts IK's iRig Keys MIDI keyboard to the test.

Review | Nov 28, 2012 by Mike Watkinson

IK Multimedia are back with another music app for iOS: iGrand Piano. No prizes for guessing the focus of this app... but how does it measure up to the real thing? Mike Watkinson investigates.

Tip | Nov 27, 2012 by Mike Watkinson

Understanding the routing to paths and tracks in Pro Tools' is fundamental for producing a good mix. In this quick tutorial, Mike Watkinson takes us on a tour deep inside the Mixer...

Tutorial | Nov 27, 2012 by Darren Burgos

Continue your week on a groovy note! (sic) with the second of this two-part tutorial on creating an EDM House Groove using Logic Pro by Darren Burgos.

Tutorial | Nov 26, 2012 by Darren Burgos

Start your week on a groovy note (sic) with this awesome two-part tutorial on creating an EDM House Groove using Logic Pro by Darren Burgos. (Part 2 coming tomorrow).

Review | Nov 24, 2012 by Adam Goldberg

Discover why NodeBeat and NodBeat HD for iOS have been turning heads in this review by master educator and musician, Adam Goldberg.

Tutorial | Nov 23, 2012 by Mo Volans

Rev Up your Reason SuperSaw sounds for bigger, badder, phatter synth patterns. Mo Volans takes you from zero to hero in this step-by-step reason tutorial article.

Review | Nov 22, 2012 by Toby Pitman

The original Cinematic Guitars by Sample Logic gained lots of fans, and rightly so... it's an excellent library. Toby Pitman delves deep into its successor and puts it to the test.

Tutorial | Nov 22, 2012 by Peter Schwartz

Who wants a FREE Logic Pro Environment for remapping notes?'¦ It's not a tough choice when you see what our resident Logic genius, Peter Schwartz, has created specially for you!

Tutorial | Nov 21, 2012 by G.W. Childs IV

Iris, by iZotope, can do a whole lot more than you might think. Sure, it's great for atmospheres and effects... but you can also create stunning pads and even Dubstep Wobble basses! GW shows you how.

Tutorial | Nov 21, 2012 by Gary Hiebner

Have you ever used Ableton Live's Looper plug-in? In this tutorial Gary Hiebner shares his Looper workflows for creating unique beats for live and studio purposes.