Audio Hardware

Editorial | Mar 19, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Apple's new Force Touch trackpad features force sensors so you can click anywhere and receive haptic feedback wherever your finger is on the surface. So how could this be useful for music making?

Tutorial | Mar 17, 2015 by Tadhg Leonard

Got Push? Got Ableton Live? Got a glitch-hop beat in your head that needs to come out? Don't want to touch that mouse or trackpad? Perfect! Read this!! If only Push could control web browsers too...

Tutorial | Mar 15, 2015 by Joe Albano

This mini-series sees Joe Albano demystifing the science of studio acoustics. In Part 2 we look at low-frequency standing waves which can get in the way of getting a well balanced mix.

Tutorial | Mar 13, 2015 by G.W. Childs IV

Everyone loves their Korg Volca Beats (who wouldn't love this analog drum machine?) G. W. Childs shows how to sync it with Ableton Live and pan the drum sounds for a fuller, more professional mix.

Tutorial | Mar 12, 2015 by Sara Simms

With an insight into the gear used to create his signature guitar sounds, Sara Simms delves deeper to demonstrate how you can re-create tones inspired by the one and only Jimi Hendrix.

Tutorial | Mar 08, 2015 by Joe Albano

In this new mini-series, Joe Albano demystifies the science of studio acoustics. Part 1 deals with common room issues and applies to all of us who have home or pro recording and mixing studio spaces.

Tutorial | Mar 04, 2015 by Sara Simms

Integrating Native Instruments' Maschine into your DJ sets might be a lot easier than you think. Whether you want to use it as a controller for Traktor Pro or to control Ableton Live, here's how!

Tutorial | Feb 08, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

In this tutorial-video Liam O'Mullane (aka. The Sound Tutor) opens up with Machine 2.0 secret playbook to show how to create bass rhythms that sync perfectly with the kick drum and a lot more too.

Tutorial | Jan 30, 2015 by Toby Pitman

Using Leap Motion as a MIDI Controller? Really? Oh yes, it can be done...

Tutorial | Jan 14, 2015 by Matt Vanacoro

Whether you're recording or mixing, Universal Audio's UAD plugin system not only provides excellent sounding plugins, but also dedicated DSP to host them! Here's some tips to make them work better!

Tutorial | Jan 03, 2015 by Joe Albano

There are plenty of times when you'll want to master your own music (or other musician's) in your home studio. But don't you need lots of expensive hardware? Maybe not. You can master in the box too.

Editorial | Dec 28, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

So you might be considering picking up some bargains in a seasonal sale, or just want to burn a hole in your pocket'¦ but do you really need new music gear? G.W. Childs plays devil's advocate.

Tutorial | Dec 12, 2014 by Noah Pred

If you're an Ableton Push owner and are feeling bored or constrained by the 4/4 time signature most of your projects are in, then this tutorial is for you. Here's how to program Push polyrhythmically.

Tutorial | Nov 21, 2014 by Matt Vanacoro

Electronic Music doesn't need to obey a 4/4 time signature. And the same can be said of music hardware controllers too. Here's how to use non-standard meters with Native Instruments' Maschine.

Editorial | Nov 11, 2014 by Gary Hiebner

Whether you're primarily a recording sound designer, or an in-studio, behind a computer or synth kind, here's five types of hardware/gear every self-respecting sound designer should be armed with.