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News | Jan 24, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Traktor DJ 2 for iPad gets a complete overhaul, Komplete Kontrol goes free and Sounds.com integrates more than ever with NI's apps. Here's the lowdown on everything announced today.

News | Jan 24, 2019 by Hollin Jones

The free 2.0 software update for Waldorf's Quantum synth adds a brand new fifth synthesis engine for even greater sonic flexibility. Here's what you need to know.

News | Jan 23, 2019 by Rounik Sethi

iCon Pro Audio have introduced the latest additions to their modular range of 'Platform Series' USB-MIDI DAW control surfaces.

News | Jan 23, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Imperfect monitoring environments can affect any producer - but now ADAM Audio and Sonarworks are working on a solution. Here's what they're up to.

News | Jan 23, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Connect your guitar, iPhone, iPad, Mac or PC and play, process fx and record with this ultra-compact new combo amp and interface from IK Multimedia.

Tutorial | Jan 23, 2019 by Joe Albano

Multiband compression can be one of the lesser-understood types of processing but used correctly, it's one of the most powerful ways to control a mix. Joe Albano explains how and when to use it.

Tutorial | Jan 23, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Sound design, instrument creation, building multi layered patches - all these and much more are possible with Kontakt 6. See how it works in this short video.

News | Jan 23, 2019 by Hollin Jones

An Elektron first, this machine offers a complete set of tactile controls, with one function per knob. It also has 6 audio tracks, 6 pads and and audio interface - plus it's incredibly portable.

News | Jan 22, 2019 by Rounik Sethi

One of the most highly anticipated eurorack modules as part of the Erica Synths Techno System is the new Sample Drum Module. Here's what you need to know.

News | Jan 22, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Learn the fundamentals of Kontakt 6 from setup through library management, sampling and creating your own sampled instruments in this course with Matt Vanacoro.

Review | Jan 22, 2019 by Jay Asher

This sampled brass instrument runs in the free Kontakt Player and brings the sound and feel of a lush horn section to your tracks. Jay Asher put it to the test.

News | Jan 22, 2019 by Hollin Jones

With its striking new industrial design, accurate imaging and off-axis response, the FX series is a worthy sequel to the Fader Series.

News | Jan 22, 2019 by Hollin Jones

These new in-ear reference headphones from Reftone and Stealth Sonics aim to bring a new level of sonic realism to your monitoring sessions.

News | Jan 21, 2019 by Rounik Sethi

Following on from the Platform M+ 8-channel DAW control surfaces, iCon Pro Audio have announced a matching USB 2 audio interface, Platform U22 VST.

Tutorial | Jan 21, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

In this head to head shootout, Matt Vanacoro pits his native plugs against DSP-powered models to see how the sound quality and CPU requirements compare.