Audio Hardware

Tutorial | May 13, 2017 by Shane Berry

We all lust after shiny new gear from time to time, but is it always a good idea? Shane Berry has some advice on when to leap, and when to only look.

Tutorial | May 11, 2017 by Joe Albano

Close miking is a core skill for recording all kinds of sources from guitar and drums through to keyboards and vocals. Joe Albano takes you through the fundamentals of this technique.

Tutorial | May 09, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Hooking up computers, audio feeds and even turntables to your MPC Live requires some familiarity with the rear panel. Booker Edwards Jr is here to help you out.

Tutorial | May 05, 2017 by Hollin Jones

The best way to understand different skratch techniques is to see them broken down into their constituent parts - and that's exactly what Sara Simms has done!

Tutorial | May 02, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Take your Elektron Octatrack skills to the next level with a greater understanding of Track Machine types, and how to set them up for your specific needs.

Tutorial | May 01, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Some people spend a fortune on music gear and while that’s a nice option to have, not everyone can flash quite so much cash. Here are some tips for building a system without breaking the bank.

Tutorial | Apr 28, 2017 by Sara Simms

The gear that iconic bands use is just as big a part of their identity as the music they make or the place they come from. So what were Nirvana using when they made Nevermind?

Tutorial | Apr 24, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Get to the heart of the deepest bass and kick tones by learning about the way volca kick generates and shapes its sounds.

Tutorial | Apr 14, 2017 by Joe Albano

You have probably seen the software versions, but how much do you know about the legendary hardware synths that inspired generations of music makers?

Tutorial | Apr 11, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

What better way to liven up your performances than with some patterns and movement? Here's how the volca FM's arpeggiator works, plus a few insider tricks...

Tutorial | Apr 11, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Some synths have a bigger learning curve than others, but with an expert to guide you through, life can be much easier! Rishabh Rajan is here to help.

Tutorial | Apr 09, 2017 by Joe Albano

Interference in your mic recordings can come from a bewildering array of different places. Joe Albano explains the most common culprits, and how to avoid them.

Tutorial | Apr 08, 2017 by Jade Wii

Computers can seem like the default tool for making electronic music, but it doesn't have to be that way. What are the advantages of working entirely without a DAW? Find out with this article & video.

Tutorial | Apr 07, 2017 by Joe Albano

So you've fixed some of your solo producer bad behaviors... but there are more ways you could improve! In this new instalment, Joe Albano explains how.

Tutorial | Apr 06, 2017 by Hollin Jones

MIDI... you know all about it, right? Everyone does. Well here are a few things that you may not have known about this ubiquitous technology...