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  Native Instruments Mysteria harnesses the power of the human voice
  
  Sam Willings - 14th February 2020
  
  Create mind-boggling textures with a simplistic interface
  
  Apple Logic Pro
  
  Learn to use Logic’s stock distortion plug-ins in our latest Logic Tips video
  
  Sam Willings - 14th February 2020
  
  Jono Buchanan returns for another lesson in Logic
  
  Gear
  
  Arturia bundles up 15 effects plug-ins in its FX Collection
  
  Sam Willings - 14th February 2020
  
  The collection is based on Arturia’s ‘You’ll Actually Use’ series
  
  Gear
  
  After 25 years in development, Ninja Tune Founders release Jamm Pro
  
  Sam Willings - 13th February 2020
  
  Coldcut’s live performance tool is now available to the public
Reviews
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  Plug-ins
  
  Review: Waves Berzerk
  
  Sam Willings - 17th February 2020
  
  It’s always fun to get a little off the wall sonically, but just how berserk can you really get with Waves’ distortion plug-in?
  
  Hardware Instruments
  
  Review: Korg Krome EX
  
  John Andrews - 14th February 2020
  
  Korg’s Krome workstation has been updated with more sounds and combinations than ever. Does the ‘Ex’ stand for ‘excellent’ though?
  
  Controllers
  
  Review: Novation Launchpad X and Launchpad Mini Mk3
  
  Martin Delaney - 13th February 2020
  
  It’s hard to believe that Novation’s now ubiquitous Launchpad concept is a decade old, and to mark the occasion we have a very special new ‘X’ version, as well as an update to the increasingly.
  
  Controllers
  
  Review: Presonus Atom Review
  
  John Andrews - 12th February 2020
  
  Presonus's latest pad controller is compact, sturdy and can take charge of a lot of your studio applications. You might even say: 'it's bigger on the inside'.
Features
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  Show Off Your Studio: Rhalef’s Italian techno hideout
  
  Sam Willings - 16th February 2020
  
  Techno producer Rhalef takes a seat in the Show Off Your Studio hotseat.
  
  Features
  
  Space Dimension Controller on his new record, harnessing classic synths and creative efficiency in the studio
  
  Jim Ottewill - 14th February 2020
  
  Intergalactic producer Space Dimension Controller takes us on a trip behind his intriguing new album, Love Beyond The Intersect and lets us in on how his passion for broken synthesizers shapes new sounds.
  
  Features
  
  Matt Black on the legacy of Coldcut, the values of Ninja Tune and building innovative new technology
  
  Andy Price - 13th February 2020
  
  Part of the iconic duo Coldcut and a founder of one of the industry’s most prominent labels, Ninja Tune, Matt Black speaks to us about his illustrious career, as well as some brand-new inventions that he co-created.
  
  Features
  
  James Hurr shares some pro secrets on crafting the perfect mix for a dance floor anthem
  
  Si Gordon - 11th February 2020
  
  We chat with James Hurr to get the lowdown on what makes him tick and how the magic unfolds in his London studio.
Tutorials
- All Ableton Live Apple Logic Pro Avid Pro Tools Image-Line FL Studio
  
  Apple Logic Pro
  
  Learn to use Logic’s stock distortion plug-ins in our latest Logic Tips video
  
  Sam Willings - 14th February 2020
  
  Jono Buchanan returns for another lesson in Logic
  
  Ableton Live
  
  Learn how to speed up automation in this episode of Ableton Live Tutorials
  
  Sam Willings - 12th February 2020
  
  Our next video in the Ableton Live Tutorials series explores how to record automation in realtime
  
  Tutorials
  
  Point Blank Tutorial: mau5trap’s Rinzen walks us through his track ‘Torus’
  
  Sam Willings - 11th February 2020
  
  Created in Ableton Live, the techno track features Marbs and Evan
  
  Avid Pro Tools
  
  Learn to use the Automation modes in Pro Tools 2020
  
  Mike Hillier - 10th February 2020
  
  Automation is the single most useful tool in a modern DAW, but using it can quickly get confusing. Let’s take a deeper look at Pro Tools’ automation modes and tools.
Guides
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  Buyer's Guides
  
  6 best mixing tutorials and online courses
  
  Alex Holmes - 4th February 2020
  
  It’s all very well getting caught up in buying the latest plug-ins and outboard, but it’s no use if you don’t know how to use them! We’ve rounded up some of our favourite mixing tutorials and online courses that can help improve your production chops and take your mixes to the next level.
  
  Essential Guides
  
  100+ music production tips from the pros to improve your tracks
  
  MusicTech.net - 23rd January 2020
  
  Here, we’ve gathered together the very best, most inspiring advice, guidance and knowledge from pros so you can take their ideas and incorporate them into your own productions.
  
  Essential Guides
  
  10 soundtracking tips from pros
  
  MusicTech.net - 22nd January 2020
  
  We gather the best soundtracking tips from Hans Zimmer, Segun Akinola and Neil Davidge.
  
  Essential Guides
  
  15 pro tips on growing your music career
  
  MusicTech.net - 22nd January 2020
  
  Ten pros show us the ropes on how to take your fledgling music career to the next level.
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NAMM 2020

15 pro tips on growing your music career

MusicTech.net - 22nd January 2020

Ten pros show us the ropes on how to take your fledgling music career to the next level.

Show Off Your Studio: Steve Osborne’s gear-packed studio

MusicTech.net - 3rd June 2019

Take a peek into the producer's creative space inside the Real World Studios.

Steve Osborne on how he recorded Happy Mondays’ Step On

Andy Price - 28th May 2019

The producer also revealed that it only took three days to complete the recording session.

Steve Osborne on blurring genres with Happy Mondays

Andy Price - 22nd May 2019

Steve Osborne is a producer with more than a few stories to tell. From working with dance-music icon Paul Oakenfold at Perfecto Records and instigating the Madchester sound with Happy Mondays to producing pivotal records for KT Tunstall, Placebo and U2, Osborne has lived and breathed the music industry over the last 40 years and continues to be an active producer today…

Magazine

MusicTech 203: 100 pro tips to make better music

Andy Price - 16th January 2020

Vital guidance and practical advice on production, mixing, mastering and more.

Magazine

MusicTech 202: The best gear of the decade

Andy Price - 19th December 2019

We look back on 10 years of incredible innovation, as well as present the winners of our Gear of the Year awards for 2019.

Magazine

MusicTech 201: The art of mastering

Andy Price - 21st November 2019

Expert guides and tutorials on how to prepare your tracks for commercial release.

Magazine

MusicTech 200: The ultimate freeware guide

Andy Price - 17th October 2019

Read on to kit out your virtual studio with DAWS, plug-ins, drum machines, effects and orchestral instruments – all for free!

Magazine

MusicTech 199: The art of songwriting

Andy Price - 19th September 2019

Our series of in-depth songwriting features covers pro advice, tips on song structure, advice from star producers and more.

We provide insight and opinion on the gear, tools, software and services to enhance and expand the minds of music makers and listeners.

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