Audio Hardware

Tutorial | Feb 01, 2018 by Joe Albano

Recording is a mixture of art and science, but you can always benefit from some experienced producer's pro help. Here are 7 top tips to help you get even better takes.

Editorial | Jan 31, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

It was tough, but we eventually picked our 10 favorite pieces of gear featured at, or during, NAMM 2018. Most of these debuted at the largest music show on the planet and there's a few surprises too!

Tutorial | Jan 23, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Adam Pollard is here to walk you through your first steps with Arturia's powerful DrumBrute. Make your first beat by following his advice in this short video.

Tutorial | Jan 19, 2018 by Sara Simms

If you've ever wanted to get into the world of Eurorack but not known where to begin, Sara Simms is here to share her own experience of diving in at the deep end, and what it taught her.

Tutorial | Jan 18, 2018 by Joe Albano

You may have heard of the Loudness Wars, but there's a whole new landscape emerging when it comes to levels. Joe Albano explains where the industry is heading.

Tutorial | Jan 15, 2018 by Joe Albano

Mixing is that darkest of arts, and every project requires a different treatment. But Joe Albano is here to share his experience with these top mixing tips that you need to know.

Tutorial | Jan 15, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Rishabh Rajan is here to show you how to use the powerful sequencer on Roland's latest Boutique hardware synth, with all its twists and turns.

Tutorial | Jan 11, 2018 by Joe Albano

Sidechaining can be an invaluable tool for controlling and improving your mixes. Joe Albano explains everything you need to know about this core processing technique.

Tutorial | Jan 09, 2018 by Liam Lacey

ROLI's Lightpad Block is fully customisable, and you don't need to be a coding expert to do it. Liam Lacey shows you how to hack this powerful hardware.

Editorial | Jan 06, 2018 by Matt Vanacoro

We never know what's around the corner - at least not all of it! So Matt Vanacoro presents his wish list for NAMM 2018. What's on yours?

Tutorial | Jan 06, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Hardware and software instruments share some common traits. Here, Joe Albano explains how samplers and ROMplers differ, as well as what they have in common.

Tutorial | Jan 04, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

From recording to arranging, mixing to mastering, Ableton Live to Logic Pro. There's been a lot of excellent tutorial articles published in 2017. Here's 12 of the most popular.

Tutorial | Jan 03, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

So you use MIDI controllers, the MIDI protocol every day in your studio or live music setup. But how much do you know about how it works? Here's what MIDI Channel Voice Messages are all about.

Tutorial | Dec 29, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Running Komplete Kontrol in standalone and plugin modes involves different approaches and outcomes. Here's when to use each one, and how they can help you.

Tutorial | Dec 27, 2017 by Joe Albano

Parallel processing is a key routing and mixing technique that every producer needs to know about. Joe Albano breaks down exactly how it works, and why it's important.