Audio Hardware

Tutorial | Oct 21, 2016 by Hollin Jones

The Phenol synthesizer offers the power and flexibility of a modular system in a sleek, portable form factor. Rishabh Rajan takes you through the process of patching together an awesome sync lead.

Tutorial | Oct 20, 2016 by Scott Riesterer

Available for iOS, Android, Mac OS X & Windows, the Roland AIRA customiser allows you to re-program the internal signal path of Roland AIRA Modular effects. Scott Reisterer gets his custom hat on.

Tutorial | Oct 16, 2016 by Joe Albano

As every producer and engineer knows, a pair of monitors you can trust are essential when recording, mixing and mastering. Here's some things to bear in mind when choosing your next studio monitors.

Tutorial | Oct 14, 2016 by Rich Tozzoli

In the final segment of this two-part mini series Rich Tozzoli explores how guitar players can approach recording bass parts when your bass player is AWOL or you need to get it done yourself.

Tutorial | Oct 13, 2016 by Joe Albano

So, you're recording acoustic guitar? Here's 5 timeless mistakes every musician, engineer and producer should avoid... along with solutions to each problem.

Tutorial | Oct 11, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Maschine JAM is out in the wild and feedback for this studio and live production sequencer and controller has been positive. One stand out feature is its touch strips which Matt Celliti demonstrates.

Tutorial | Oct 10, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Auto-Sampling in Logic? Yes, but you need to use AutoSampler in MainStage to do it! Now you can turn your hardware synths into velocity-layered Logic Pro EXS24 instruments. Here's how to set it up.

Tutorial | Oct 09, 2016 by Joe Albano

There's lots of audio interfaces available for budget and professional musicians, producers and engineers. So, how do you go about choosing the right one for your needs? Joe Albano with the answers.

Tutorial | Oct 05, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

So you want your drum tracks to sound convincing... or at least good? But you don't have a drummer to hand and your own arrangements leave a lot to be desired? Here are 5 viable alternatives.

Tutorial | Sep 30, 2016 by Rich Tozzoli

In the first of this two-part mini series Rich Tozzoli explores how guitar players can approach recording bass parts when your bass player is AWOL or you need to get it done yourself.

Tutorial | Sep 27, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Reason can be the center piece, the hub of your digital and hardware music studio. In this tutorial Hollin Jones shows how to integrate ext. MIDI in Reason.

Editorial | Sep 23, 2016 by Steve H

Publisher of AskAudio Academy, Steve H, shares his personal journey with synthesis, how he came to use Buchla synthesizers and explains the impact Don Buchla has had on the world today and tomorrow.

Tutorial | Sep 18, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

So you've got a Korg Electribe 2 (or are thinking about getting one) and you want some workflow tips and tricks? You're in the right place! G.W. Childs is here to help.

Editorial | Sep 17, 2016 by Martin Sitter

Martin Sitter (Ask.Audio’s CEO) discusses the recently ended Live Summer MasterClass Series, including Highlight Reel.

Tutorial | Sep 15, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

If you feel intimidated by synthesis and patch bays and find you're excusing yourself from conversations about them, now is the time to face your fear and discover your inner synth power.