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Review | Dec 09, 2012 by Hollin Jones

With so many 3rd-party Kontakt sample libraries available, how do you know which to invest in? Read MPVHub of course! Hollin Jones gets straight to the sounds in this review of Embertone.

Tip | Dec 07, 2012 by Gary Hiebner

If you're working on vocals, or any dynamic material, reach for Logic Pro's Enveloper plug-in to add a bit of spice to proceedings. Gary Hiebner shows you how!

Editorial | Dec 06, 2012 by Rounik Sethi

Win a host of iZotope plug-ins, like Alloy 2, Trash 2 & Stutter Edit in this MPV SongCraft Remix Contest! Simply log-in / sign-up for FREE, download stems, remix & submit before end of Jan 20, 2013.

Review | Dec 06, 2012 by Matthew Loel T. Hepworth

Digital Musicians take note: Cubase 7 is here, with a sleek new look & tons of revolutionary new features! Matthew Loel T. Hepworth explores it in-depth in this massive review. A MUST-READ!

Tutorial | Dec 05, 2012 by Gary Hiebner

In this quick tip Gary Hiebner demonstrates the finer points of creating tempo transitions in Ableton Live... using Dummy clips. Learn how to effortlessly ramp up the tempo in Session View.

Review | Dec 05, 2012 by Mo Volans

The battle for USB audio interfaces is hotting up just in time for winter holidays! And Focusrite's latest and greatest, the Forte, is inline for an in-depth review by Mo Volans,

Review | Dec 04, 2012 by G.W. Childs IV

The internet is a big place! Finding quality content on bands and music artists hasn't always been as easy as it could be. That's all changed with MyMusic.com. G.W. Childs checks it out.

Tutorial | Dec 03, 2012 by Mo Volans

Got some drums that sound a bit flat? Open the door and welcome in Maschine's new effects! Mo Volans shows how to use these to give your drums more life, attitude, and of course, pump!

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...