Audio Hardware

Tutorial | Sep 19, 2014 by Noah Pred

When it comes to electronic music production, you might be forgiven for imagining a lone producer creating tracks in isolation. It doesn't have to be that way, and music may even be better together.

Tutorial | Sep 17, 2014 by Hollin Jones

We've shared tons of excellent tips to help you mix better over the past few months… now here are 5 things you need to avoid doing when mixing, specifically with your mixing faders.

Editorial | Sep 10, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Though not designed primarily as a standalone device, the Apple Watch could be a useful controller, recording tool and metering analyser for musicians and DJs. Can you think of any more uses?

Tutorial | Sep 04, 2014 by Joe Albano

With Waves' Abbey Road Collection of unique hardware emulation plug-ins under his arm, Joe Albano shows you how to give your digital productions that analog element you didn't realize was missing.

Tutorial | Sep 03, 2014 by Andy Bowen

If you listen to music only on iPhone... shame on you! But seriously, take a leaf out of Andy Bowen's book as he suggests 3 simple ways to re-experience your music to understand it better.

Tutorial | Sep 02, 2014 by Jonathan Slatter

Whether you're recording your voice for video, radio, music albums or your own pleasure, these five tips from pro voiceover recording artist, Jonathan Slatter, will get you up and running in no time.

Tutorial | Aug 29, 2014 by Peter Schwartz

It's time to take a journey into the world of synthesis with veteran synthesists, Logic guru and musical maestro, Peter Schwartz! Here he explores harmonics, overtones and partials.

Tutorial | Aug 27, 2014 by Rich Tozzoli

So you've decided to record some beautiful acoustic guitar parts to go along with your electric sections? Here's some tips from session guitar veteran, Rich Tozzoli, on how to layer them in the mix.

Editorial | Aug 22, 2014 by Noah Pred

Don't let your next DJ gig go up in flames. Armed with these simple preparation tips from Noah Pred, your next live performance, whether you're using vinyl or digital decks, can go nice and smooth.

Tutorial | Aug 19, 2014 by Tadhg Leonard

It may not be common knowledge, but did you know that Ableton Push can give you deep control over your third-party plug-ins? Tadhg Leonard shows how.

Editorial | Aug 17, 2014 by Noah Pred

Whether you're playing live as part of a band, solo or as a DJ, traveling can seem like a drain on your creative process. So, here's some tips to staying creative on the road by DJ/Prodcer, Noah Pred.

Tutorial | Aug 13, 2014 by Mo Volans

The Maschine hardware from Native Instruments is popular and with good reason! What about the software side of things? Well, version 2 contains some tasty features which Mo Volans outlines here.

Tutorial | Aug 12, 2014 by Tadhg Leonard

Continuing with his tips on DJing using Ableton Push, Tadhg Leonard looks at how to use Push to record and replay your FX automation data in the third part of this mini-series.

Tutorial | Aug 10, 2014 by Matt Vanacoro

When you need to render or mix down your project to a stereo file in your DAW, going from 24-bit to 16-bit, you'll come across dithering options. Matt Vanacoro explains what it is and when to use it.

Tutorial | Aug 06, 2014 by Francesco Schiavon

Are you still listening to your music in MP3 format? Please, please stop already! Francesco Schiavon charts the rise and fall of this popular audio format and explains why it's time for us to move on.