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Andrew Weatherall: 1963-2020
Few have had such an impact on blurring the lines between the dance and rock genres than Andrew Weatherall. Coupled with his trailblazing work...Electronic music pioneer, DJ, and remix legend Andrew Weatherall dies aged 56
Renowned producer, DJ and all-round musical powerhouse Andrew Weatherall has died at the age of 56, it has been confirmed this afternoon. “We are deeply...Native Instruments Mysteria harnesses the power of the human voice
Create mind-boggling textures with a simplistic interfaceLearn to use Logic’s stock distortion plug-ins in our latest Logic Tips video
Jono Buchanan returns for another lesson in Logic
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Review: Waves Berzerk
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?Review: Korg Krome EX
Korg’s Krome workstation has been updated with more sounds and combinations than ever. Does the ‘Ex’ stand for ‘excellent’ though?Review: Novation Launchpad X and Launchpad Mini Mk3
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.Review: Presonus Atom Review
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'.
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Show Off Your Studio: Rhalef’s Italian techno hideout
Techno producer Rhalef takes a seat in the Show Off Your Studio hotseat.Space Dimension Controller on his new record, harnessing classic synths and creative efficiency in the studio
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.Matt Black on the legacy of Coldcut, the values of Ninja Tune and building innovative new technology
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.James Hurr shares some pro secrets on crafting the perfect mix for a dance floor anthem
We chat with James Hurr to get the lowdown on what makes him tick and how the magic unfolds in his London studio.
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Learn to use Logic’s stock distortion plug-ins in our latest Logic Tips video
Jono Buchanan returns for another lesson in LogicLearn how to speed up automation in this episode of Ableton Live Tutorials
Our next video in the Ableton Live Tutorials series explores how to record automation in realtimePoint Blank Tutorial: mau5trap’s Rinzen walks us through his track ‘Torus’
Created in Ableton Live, the techno track features Marbs and EvanLearn to use the Automation modes in Pro Tools 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.
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6 best mixing tutorials and online courses
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.100+ music production tips from the pros to improve your tracks
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.10 soundtracking tips from pros
We gather the best soundtracking tips from Hans Zimmer, Segun Akinola and Neil Davidge.15 pro tips on growing your music career
Ten pros show us the ropes on how to take your fledgling music career to the next level.
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Andrew Weatherall: 1963-2020
Few have had such an impact on blurring the lines between the dance and rock genres than Andrew Weatherall. Coupled with his trailblazing work...Electronic music pioneer, DJ, and remix legend Andrew Weatherall dies aged 56
Renowned producer, DJ and all-round musical powerhouse Andrew Weatherall has died at the age of 56, it has been confirmed this afternoon. “We are deeply...Native Instruments Mysteria harnesses the power of the human voice
Create mind-boggling textures with a simplistic interfaceLearn to use Logic’s stock distortion plug-ins in our latest Logic Tips video
Jono Buchanan returns for another lesson in Logic
- Reviews
Review: Waves Berzerk
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?Review: Korg Krome EX
Korg’s Krome workstation has been updated with more sounds and combinations than ever. Does the ‘Ex’ stand for ‘excellent’ though?Review: Novation Launchpad X and Launchpad Mini Mk3
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.Review: Presonus Atom Review
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
Show Off Your Studio: Rhalef’s Italian techno hideout
Techno producer Rhalef takes a seat in the Show Off Your Studio hotseat.Space Dimension Controller on his new record, harnessing classic synths and creative efficiency in the studio
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.Matt Black on the legacy of Coldcut, the values of Ninja Tune and building innovative new technology
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.James Hurr shares some pro secrets on crafting the perfect mix for a dance floor anthem
We chat with James Hurr to get the lowdown on what makes him tick and how the magic unfolds in his London studio.
- Tutorials
Learn to use Logic’s stock distortion plug-ins in our latest Logic Tips video
Jono Buchanan returns for another lesson in LogicLearn how to speed up automation in this episode of Ableton Live Tutorials
Our next video in the Ableton Live Tutorials series explores how to record automation in realtimePoint Blank Tutorial: mau5trap’s Rinzen walks us through his track ‘Torus’
Created in Ableton Live, the techno track features Marbs and EvanLearn to use the Automation modes in Pro Tools 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
6 best mixing tutorials and online courses
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.100+ music production tips from the pros to improve your tracks
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.10 soundtracking tips from pros
We gather the best soundtracking tips from Hans Zimmer, Segun Akinola and Neil Davidge.15 pro tips on growing your music career
Ten pros show us the ropes on how to take your fledgling music career to the next level.
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- NAMM 2020
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