Audio Hardware

Tutorial | May 24, 2017 by Jay Asher

So you just know you’ve got the goods to make hits: you’ve got the ears, you know the trends, and you’ve got the nerve. Now you need the gear. Here's why you need an audio interface in your setup.

Tutorial | May 23, 2017 by Joe Albano

The recording process can throw all kinds of curve balls at you, however well prepared you may be. Joe Albano shares some industry secrets that can save your bacon if the worst happens.

Tutorial | May 19, 2017 by Sara Simms

Don't just drag a loop from your desktop to your DAW - find inspiring ways of using hardware to kick off ideas for new tracks with these top tips!

Tutorial | May 18, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Noise is sometimes less well understood than oscillators, but it's just as important when making synth patches. Here's a quick guide to the different noise types and how to use them.

Tutorial | May 15, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Parallel processing is an important technique fore every producer to know about. Here's how you can do it using the Maschine software and 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...