Recording & Production

Editorial | Dec 23, 2018 by Hollin Jones

This year saw updates and new releases covering everything from keyboards and Eurorack modules to chord assistants and MIDI guitars. Here's our roundup of the best MIDI controllers of 2018.

Tutorial | Dec 22, 2018 by Matt Vanacoro

Native and powered plug-ins trade off price and power in different ways - but which system is right for you? In part one of this guide, Matt Vanacoro explains the pros and cons of each.

Tutorial | Dec 21, 2018 by Rich Tozzoli

Recording acoustic guitars using direct input doesn't always sound great, but with a few tricks you can make big improvements. Here, Rich Tozzoli shares his recording secrets.

Tutorial | Dec 17, 2018 by Joe Albano

Software instruments can make authentic-feeling and sounding bass parts, but you'll need to know a few programming tricks. Joe Albano shares his secrets...

Tutorial | Dec 13, 2018 by Joe Albano

We all know the importance of having a good mic selection, but what about all the mic accessories that can make or break a session? Joe Albano hails the unsung heroes of the studio cupboard.

Tip | Dec 12, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Although digital recording is now commonplace, there's still a vocal minority of musicians sticking with analog. But which is better? Here are 3 ways digital is superior, and 2 it's not.

Tutorial | Dec 11, 2018 by Hollin Jones

In a hurry? This 1-minute video from Joe Albano gives you the fundamentals of how audio waveforms work.

Tutorial | Dec 10, 2018 by Joe Albano

Logic has tools to convert audio parts to MIDI data - a process that can be incredibly useful, if you know how to use it. Joe Albano explains exactly how it works.

Tutorial | Dec 07, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Sidechain compression is quick and easy to set up in FL Studio 20. Here's how you can use it to get that classic pumping effect for basses and pads.

Tutorial | Dec 03, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Here are the techniques you need to know to import stems, loops and more into your Studio One project - with full automatic tempo stretching.

Tutorial | Nov 28, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Producing and composing sound to picture has never been more accessible thanks to technology... but you'll still need the skills to make it work. Here are five top tips to help you on your way.

Tutorial | Nov 25, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Latency can be the bane of your producer life, but Cubase 10 introduces a new feature that could make it a thing of the past. Here's how it works.

Editorial | Nov 23, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

It looked a lot like Apple's GarageBand with similar features, but Samsung's Soundcamp for Android didn't take off... and has now been discontinued. So what are the alternative mobile DAWs available?

Tutorial | Nov 21, 2018 by Rich Tozzoli

Not everyone has access to a big studio, but by choosing the right plugins you can make any drum sessions sound bigger and punchier. Read on to see and hear how it's done.

Tutorial | Nov 17, 2018 by Hollin Jones

If you were recording before DAWs the chances are you had to be handy with a razor blade. But why? Joe Albano explains how some techniques have changed and others remain the same.