Recording & Production

Tutorial | Jun 17, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Is there a single metering standard you should be using, and are the loudness wars really over? Find out in this quick video explainer from Joe Albano.

Tutorial | Jun 12, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

Steinberg's flagship post production suite shares much DNA with Cubase but in many ways it's a very different beast. Here's why it should be on your shopping list.

Tutorial | May 31, 2019 by Noah Pred

Operator is more than just a workhorse synth in Ableton Live - its additive synthesis capabilities elevate it to the next level. Noah Pred explains how to take advantage of it.

Tutorial | May 23, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Hook Robotic Bean's CV generator module up to multiple drum machines and synths to create some cool patterns with minimal effort. Mo Volans shows you how it's done.

Editorial | May 20, 2019 by Hollin Jones

How loud is the loudest sound ever made - even the loudest sound it is possible to make? Scientists think they have the answer, and it might surprise you how they got there.

Tutorial | May 20, 2019 by Joe Albano

You may have come across formants when dealing with pitch shifting or vocals, but what exactly are they? Joe Albano explains all in this handy guide.

Tutorial | May 17, 2019 by Hollin Jones

In this video, learn how to use FL Studio's compressor plug-in to tame and control a drum submix - and all kinds of other sounds - for a better sounding production.

Tutorial | May 16, 2019 by Rounik Sethi

The Beatmaker Dope Rack Extension lets you create fat, vintage hip hop beats in just a few minutes. Here, Hollin Jones shows you how it's done.

Tip | May 14, 2019 by Joe Albano

Software amp simulations can be the perfect way to get exactly the tone you want, not just for guitar and bass but for any sound. Here, Joe Albano shares his pro tips for getting it just right.

Tutorial | May 08, 2019 by Jay Asher

Logic Pro X is a deep application and it is easy to be less efficient with workflow than you could. In this article, we explore some workflow mistakes a user might unintentionally be making.

Tutorial | May 05, 2019 by Hollin Jones

These 4 great-sounding Moogerfooger plug-ins, part of Avid's Complete Plugin Bundle, bring the classic Moog sound to your tracks. Here's how.

Tutorial | Apr 29, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

To ensure a long life and efficient performance for your music or video computer, Matt Vanacoro recommends you follow these few simple tips. Read on to find out what they are...

Editorial | Apr 26, 2019 by Rounik Sethi

Could a revolutionary new material mean the end of conventional studio design? It sounds far fetched, but the future might come sooner than you imagine...

Tutorial | Apr 14, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Knowing where FL Studio is keeping your audio recordings is vital to avoiding problems. See how to set up a custom destination in this short video.

Tutorial | Apr 06, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Understand the relationship between hardware and software levels when recording in Cubase with this quick explainer video from Matt Hepworth.