Audio Hardware

Tutorial | Mar 21, 2019 by Joe Albano

Capturing a great take is the starting point for any well-produced track. Here, Joe Albano shares some of his studio secrets for getting the perfect guitar and bass sound at source.

Tutorial | Mar 20, 2019 by Scott Riesterer

Gear that needs serious wattage can be tricky to power when you're away from the mains supply. But Scott Riesterer found some high powered solutions. Here, he shares his impressions.

Tutorial | Feb 27, 2019 by The Editorial Team

Creating your own samples is a great way to make new, unique and inspiring tracks. Here are four ways you can do it - which one will you choose?

Tutorial | Feb 24, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Do you know the difference between mic, line and instrument inputs? Joe Albano explains in this short video.

Editorial | Feb 22, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Feature parity across Mac and iOS devices makes sense for developers, but at what cost for the people who rely on pro software to make music?

Tutorial | Feb 21, 2019 by Joe Albano

The Leslie speaker effect can be heard on countless hit records. But how does it work, and why do we like hearing it so much? Joe Albano explains all.

Tutorial | Feb 18, 2019 by Joe Albano

Patchbays are not always well understood but they're a core part of many recording studios. Joe Albano explains everything you ever wanted to know about them.

Tutorial | Feb 10, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Apple's latest iPad Pro models are the most powerful it's ever made, and have a new design. Should musicians and producers take the plunge, or look elsewhere?

Tutorial | Feb 07, 2019 by Liam Lacey

Designing your own MIDI controller can give you unparalleled levels of control over your software. Liam Lacey explains how you could go about making it a reality.

Tutorial | Feb 06, 2019 by Dave Mech

Join Dave Mech as he uses everyday tools to create a cool kick drum sound using Elektron's Digitakt sampling drum machine.

Tutorial | Jan 31, 2019 by Hollin Jones

When you connect up two Elektron devices over MIDI, you unlock special features and functionality. Thavius Beck shows you how the MIDI side works in this short video.

Tutorial | Jan 21, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

In this head to head shootout, Matt Vanacoro pits his native plugs against DSP-powered models to see how the sound quality and CPU requirements compare.

Tutorial | Jan 18, 2019 by Joe Albano

If you have ever wondered what those extra ports on your audio interface are for, look no further for an explanation. Joe Albano reveals how you could get more I/O without lifting a finger.

Tutorial | Jan 13, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

Using electronic drums doesn't mean they have to sound robotic. Here are 4 top tips to help you add a human feel to your sampled or synthesized beats.

Tutorial | Jan 11, 2019 by Joe Albano

If you've ever been confused by the terminology around studio connections - TRS, S/PDIF, MegaOhms and more - then worry not. Joe Albano is here to make everything clear.