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Get Bob Clearmountain’s reverbs with new Apogee plug-in
Clearmountain’s Spaces features three reverb profiles, recorded and processed by the legendary mix engineer.Aston Microphones shares results from first round of Element testing
We hear from Aston Microphones on how the first round of audience testing has informed the sound of its new mic.Point Blank Masterclass: History and evolution of UK rap with Rodney P
The pioneering rap artist provides sage advice for standing out in the industry.Creative agency imagines Teenage Engineering’s OP-1 as a smartphone
The device concept would sport four built-in microphones.
- Reviews
Review: Loopmasters Hip Hop and Beat Box
These out-of-this-world samples feature a futuristic robot theme.Review: Loopmasters Bushwacka! – Tech Breaks
Get to grips with the sonic attributes of a DJ’ing maestro with this exquisite bundle.Review: Avid S1
With Avid’s deceptively powerful new eight-fader mixing controller combining touchscreen convenience and hardware tactility, is the S1 set to usurp its siblings?Review: Sonokinetic Ostinato Noir
Evoke the spirit of film noir with Sonokinetic’s hard-boiled and retro-tinged sound library, coupled with an intelligent and ever-evolving digital engine.
- Features
Kelly Lee Owens on composing eclectic techno-pop, DJ’ing and harnessing your gear
As Kelly Lee Owens prepares to release her sophomore album Inner Song, she tells us about her roundabout route to music-making and the excitement she finds in the glitches between machines and their users.Show Off Your Studio: Rodriguez Jr.’s Parisian paradise
Following his new album, BLISSS, the melodic techno producer talks about building his burgeoning studio, the making of the LP and how he adopts an 'empirical process'.Show Off Your Studio: Raphaella on bringing her Shoreditch studio home and producing with WhatsApp
The 29-year-old alt-pop artist shares snaps of her two studios and the stories behind her collaborations.Session Victim take Needledrop out of the sleeve and share the story behind its production
Germany’s laid-back duo on why going for the ‘fattest’ sound isn’t always the best approach.
- Tutorials
- Ableton LiveApple Logic ProAvid Pro ToolsImage-Line FL StudioOther DAWs & TipsPreSonus Studio OneReason Studios
Using Logic’s Evoc 20 Vocoder on more than vocals
Jono puts some drums through the vocoder this time, to great effect.Create more realistic drum parts
Make your programmed grooves sound like they were played by a real human drummer in our Weekend Workshop.Point Blank Masterclass: History and evolution of UK rap with Rodney P
The pioneering rap artist provides sage advice for standing out in the industry.Learn how to use Compression devices in Ableton Live
See and hear how Compressor, Glue Compressor and Multiband Dynamics work and when to use them.
- Guides
Getting set up for remote collaboration
You'll be surprised to find there are plenty of ways to work with others without leaving the safety of your home. Here, we put together some tried-and-tested methods to help you get connected.10 tools and tips for remote music teaching
Our expert shares top services and strategies for a successful remote music tech classroom.6 of the best software reverbs
Pressed for space? Reverb is an essential mixing tool that can help you add it to your tracks. Here, we round up the most impressive plug-ins that can give your mixes room to manoeuvre or send them to outer space.6 of the best freeware mastering tools
We've rounded up six of our favourite plug-ins for mastering that won't cost you a penny.
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- Podcasts
- News
Get Bob Clearmountain’s reverbs with new Apogee plug-in
Clearmountain’s Spaces features three reverb profiles, recorded and processed by the legendary mix engineer.Aston Microphones shares results from first round of Element testing
We hear from Aston Microphones on how the first round of audience testing has informed the sound of its new mic.Point Blank Masterclass: History and evolution of UK rap with Rodney P
The pioneering rap artist provides sage advice for standing out in the industry.Creative agency imagines Teenage Engineering’s OP-1 as a smartphone
The device concept would sport four built-in microphones.
- Reviews
Review: Loopmasters Hip Hop and Beat Box
These out-of-this-world samples feature a futuristic robot theme.Review: Loopmasters Bushwacka! – Tech Breaks
Get to grips with the sonic attributes of a DJ’ing maestro with this exquisite bundle.Review: Avid S1
With Avid’s deceptively powerful new eight-fader mixing controller combining touchscreen convenience and hardware tactility, is the S1 set to usurp its siblings?Review: Sonokinetic Ostinato Noir
Evoke the spirit of film noir with Sonokinetic’s hard-boiled and retro-tinged sound library, coupled with an intelligent and ever-evolving digital engine.
- Features
Kelly Lee Owens on composing eclectic techno-pop, DJ’ing and harnessing your gear
As Kelly Lee Owens prepares to release her sophomore album Inner Song, she tells us about her roundabout route to music-making and the excitement she finds in the glitches between machines and their users.Show Off Your Studio: Rodriguez Jr.’s Parisian paradise
Following his new album, BLISSS, the melodic techno producer talks about building his burgeoning studio, the making of the LP and how he adopts an 'empirical process'.Show Off Your Studio: Raphaella on bringing her Shoreditch studio home and producing with WhatsApp
The 29-year-old alt-pop artist shares snaps of her two studios and the stories behind her collaborations.Session Victim take Needledrop out of the sleeve and share the story behind its production
Germany’s laid-back duo on why going for the ‘fattest’ sound isn’t always the best approach.
- Tutorials
- Ableton LiveApple Logic ProAvid Pro ToolsImage-Line FL StudioOther DAWs & TipsPreSonus Studio OneReason Studios
Using Logic’s Evoc 20 Vocoder on more than vocals
Jono puts some drums through the vocoder this time, to great effect.Create more realistic drum parts
Make your programmed grooves sound like they were played by a real human drummer in our Weekend Workshop.Point Blank Masterclass: History and evolution of UK rap with Rodney P
The pioneering rap artist provides sage advice for standing out in the industry.Learn how to use Compression devices in Ableton Live
See and hear how Compressor, Glue Compressor and Multiband Dynamics work and when to use them.
- Guides
Getting set up for remote collaboration
You'll be surprised to find there are plenty of ways to work with others without leaving the safety of your home. Here, we put together some tried-and-tested methods to help you get connected.10 tools and tips for remote music teaching
Our expert shares top services and strategies for a successful remote music tech classroom.6 of the best software reverbs
Pressed for space? Reverb is an essential mixing tool that can help you add it to your tracks. Here, we round up the most impressive plug-ins that can give your mixes room to manoeuvre or send them to outer space.6 of the best freeware mastering tools
We've rounded up six of our favourite plug-ins for mastering that won't cost you a penny.
- Video
- Magazine
- Podcasts
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