Audio Software

Tutorial | Sep 01, 2012 by Jay Asher

Native Instrument's Kontakt is widely regarded as the pro sampler for the digital musician. Jay Asher highlights Kontakt's Instrument Banks feature which can be controlled by Program Change commands.

Tip | Aug 30, 2012 by G.W. Childs IV

Sometimes a simple feature like the file browser can make a program a veritable hot bed for creative expression. Learn how Ableton's file browser can free up your left brain today!

Tip | Aug 29, 2012 by G.W. Childs IV

Most Reason users become Reason fanatics, and with good reason (pun intended)! Now that 6.5 has arrived, don't pass by the excellent Polar rack extension by Propellerhead'¦ use it on your drum loops.

Tip | Aug 28, 2012 by Toby Pitman

Are you a Native Instruments Massive user? Need some good transitional FX sounds? Got 2 minutes to spare? Follow this sound design tip by Toby Pitman...

Tutorial | Aug 27, 2012 by Gary Hiebner

There's a multitude of plug-ins, loops and instruments begging to be used in your next track. Ever wondered whether you can use one synth only in your next production? Gary Hiebner gets all minimal.

Tip | Aug 23, 2012 by G.W. Childs IV

Want to breathe more life into your sampled synths in Ableton Live? Do they lack that certain something? G. W. Childs takes you on a super journey where big is better!

Tutorial | Aug 22, 2012 by Jay Asher

Navigating complex, or even simple, projects in Logic can be a pain if you use a mouse! With a number of useful workflows at your disposal, Jay Asher demonstrates how Markers can simplify the process.

Tip | Aug 21, 2012 by Rishabh Rajan

If you are a Pro Tools user and want to speed up your workflow the Commands Keyboard Focus shortcuts will help you substantially in that department. Rishabh Rajan exercises his digits.

Tutorial | Aug 20, 2012 by David Earl

What's that? FM8 is one of the synths in Native Instruments' Komplete you've not played with yet?!? Drop what you're doing and follow this step-by-step sound design tut with the FM8 by David Earl...

Tutorial | Aug 17, 2012 by Jay Asher

What are the benefits to recording the fx direct to audio recording in Logic or any DAW? Why would you want to do this and how would you set it up? Jay Asher talks the theory and shows you how!

Tutorial | Aug 15, 2012 by Toby Pitman

Toby Pitman explores NI Guitar Rig 5's new container modules. You can use them in all sorts of rack-based ways which, as he discovers, makes them versatile for studio and performance musicians.

Tutorial | Aug 14, 2012 by Gary Hiebner

Learn how to use Dummy Clips in Ableton Live's Session View to trigger a variety of mind-bending effects. Then use these triggered clips to build interesting, non-linear, arrangements.

Tip | Aug 13, 2012 by Mo Volans

If you tuned in and downloaded the FREE ES2 patches by Mo Volans back in July 2012 you'll have come across a lovely distorted synth bass. Discover how to program this patch from scratch in Logic Pro!

Tutorial | Aug 11, 2012 by G.W. Childs IV

You've produced a great song / club track, played to an adoring audience'¦ what next? Well, sit down and learn how to use social media tools to build a healthy music fan base.

Tutorial | Aug 09, 2012 by Toby Pitman

There's only one thing better than a free lunch... MPV Free Stuff!! This time we've got a delicious & edgy collection of Logic synth settings for you. Simply log in (or sign-up for free) to download!