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Viberate finds out which Christmas songs rock the robin the most
Jingle Bells, Christmas sells…Boss announces the new SY-1000 synth pedal
Bigger, more fully-featured version of the SY-300 is pricey but powerful.Spotify Wrapped 2019 puts your musical decade in review
But are you embarrassed to share the results?Melodics music practice app comes to iPad
Keep up your practice habits on the go with new iPad version of popular music learning app.
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Review: Thonet & Vander Kurbis BT
Flexible and cheap wired and Bluetooth speakers that offer the best of both worlds for connectivity, and a decent sound – at lower levels – for the money.Review: AKG K371 Headphones
We’ve tested some very expensive headphones from AKG in the past, but the new K371s look like great value for money. Are they worth monitoring with?Review: Universal Audio Apollo X4
Has Universal Audio perfected the compact desktop audio interface? The Apollo X4 provides a very strong case.Review: Denise Audio Bad Tape
We check out Denise Audio Bad Tape, a plug-in designed to bring reel-to-reel tape machine effects to your DAW projects. Its sounds so bad, it’s good.
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Alev Lenz on composing for Black Mirror and creating a sample library from her new album
We talk to Alev Lenz about the process of her own work and her soundtracking work, as well as the interesting mechanics of the release of her latest album 3.Cranborne Audio on their groundbreaking approach to high-end hardware and the future of pro audio
We catch up with Cranborne Audio's MD, Sean Karpowicz, to talk about the brand's ethos and how 500 series modules can now be so easily incorporated into hybrid and desktop studios.Martin Badder on breaking through – “even the guys at the top were once trying to make it”
The rising house DJ imparts his most valuable pieces of advice and talks about his journey upward.The Light & Dark: London composers share their technical insights into producing the collaborative concept album
Brian Carr, Keeno, Stephen Edwards, Benji Merrison and Kristen Agee tell us the process of creating the album, produced by 411 Music Group
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How to use the Reason Rack Plugin in your DAW
We explain how to get the rack up and running in Reason 11 and how you can start exploring its options – it’s not just about great instruments.Learn how to add footsteps to video games with this Point Blank tutorial
Point Blank’s Rory Walker goes through the basics of video game sound design.Watch how to incorporate Apple Loops into your Logic Pro X project
Jono Buchanan is back with another episode of Logic TipsLogic Pro X Auxiliary Sends broken down
Logic Pro X Expert, Jono Buchanan, breaks down bus/auxiliary sends in this quick tutorial
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Mastering advice from the pros
Often the best method of really understanding the mastering process is to speak to a seasoned mastering engineer, and the following individuals more than fit that bill. Let’s turn over to them and get some insight into their approaches and perspectives on the intricacies of mastering.6 ways to improve your studio mental health
With mental-health awareness thankfully a talking point, it’s time to make sure your production pastime or professional studio career is as non-stressful as you thought it would be when you started out. Sit back, relax and make music.Mastering at home with WaveLab
Despite the flexibility of modern DAWs, there are some tools out there that make home mastering a much more straightforward – and professional sounding – endeavour. Steinberg’s WaveLab is perhaps the king of these mastering-in-the-box solutions. Here’s why...An introduction to stem mastering
As we near the end of the decade, the once ‘dark art’ of mastering has now become a widely understood and documented process. In this feature, we’ll explore some of the newer innovations in this most vital of processes, including a guide to getting hands-on with stem mastering.
- Magazine
- DVD
- Gear Of The Year 2019
- News
Viberate finds out which Christmas songs rock the robin the most
Jingle Bells, Christmas sells…Boss announces the new SY-1000 synth pedal
Bigger, more fully-featured version of the SY-300 is pricey but powerful.Spotify Wrapped 2019 puts your musical decade in review
But are you embarrassed to share the results?Melodics music practice app comes to iPad
Keep up your practice habits on the go with new iPad version of popular music learning app.
- DAW
- Reviews
Review: Thonet & Vander Kurbis BT
Flexible and cheap wired and Bluetooth speakers that offer the best of both worlds for connectivity, and a decent sound – at lower levels – for the money.Review: AKG K371 Headphones
We’ve tested some very expensive headphones from AKG in the past, but the new K371s look like great value for money. Are they worth monitoring with?Review: Universal Audio Apollo X4
Has Universal Audio perfected the compact desktop audio interface? The Apollo X4 provides a very strong case.Review: Denise Audio Bad Tape
We check out Denise Audio Bad Tape, a plug-in designed to bring reel-to-reel tape machine effects to your DAW projects. Its sounds so bad, it’s good.
- Features
Alev Lenz on composing for Black Mirror and creating a sample library from her new album
We talk to Alev Lenz about the process of her own work and her soundtracking work, as well as the interesting mechanics of the release of her latest album 3.Cranborne Audio on their groundbreaking approach to high-end hardware and the future of pro audio
We catch up with Cranborne Audio's MD, Sean Karpowicz, to talk about the brand's ethos and how 500 series modules can now be so easily incorporated into hybrid and desktop studios.Martin Badder on breaking through – “even the guys at the top were once trying to make it”
The rising house DJ imparts his most valuable pieces of advice and talks about his journey upward.The Light & Dark: London composers share their technical insights into producing the collaborative concept album
Brian Carr, Keeno, Stephen Edwards, Benji Merrison and Kristen Agee tell us the process of creating the album, produced by 411 Music Group
- Tutorials
How to use the Reason Rack Plugin in your DAW
We explain how to get the rack up and running in Reason 11 and how you can start exploring its options – it’s not just about great instruments.Learn how to add footsteps to video games with this Point Blank tutorial
Point Blank’s Rory Walker goes through the basics of video game sound design.Watch how to incorporate Apple Loops into your Logic Pro X project
Jono Buchanan is back with another episode of Logic TipsLogic Pro X Auxiliary Sends broken down
Logic Pro X Expert, Jono Buchanan, breaks down bus/auxiliary sends in this quick tutorial
- Guides
Mastering advice from the pros
Often the best method of really understanding the mastering process is to speak to a seasoned mastering engineer, and the following individuals more than fit that bill. Let’s turn over to them and get some insight into their approaches and perspectives on the intricacies of mastering.6 ways to improve your studio mental health
With mental-health awareness thankfully a talking point, it’s time to make sure your production pastime or professional studio career is as non-stressful as you thought it would be when you started out. Sit back, relax and make music.Mastering at home with WaveLab
Despite the flexibility of modern DAWs, there are some tools out there that make home mastering a much more straightforward – and professional sounding – endeavour. Steinberg’s WaveLab is perhaps the king of these mastering-in-the-box solutions. Here’s why...An introduction to stem mastering
As we near the end of the decade, the once ‘dark art’ of mastering has now become a widely understood and documented process. In this feature, we’ll explore some of the newer innovations in this most vital of processes, including a guide to getting hands-on with stem mastering.
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