- News
Out today: Underplayed doc exposes gender inequality in electronic music
Rezz, Sherelle, Tokimonsta, Alison Wonderland, Nervo and more reflect on their experiences in the male-dominated scene.She Knows Tech’s summit is packed with masterclasses, networking events and more
Spitfire Audio, AES, Women in Music, She Is The Music and Keychange EU sponsor the event.SuperBooth 2021 is scheduled to go ahead
The Berlin synthesizer exhibition will return as a Safety First Edition.WandaVision’s ‘Agatha All Along’: The best remixes
Can’t get enough of Marvel’s musical break-out star? Check these out.
- Reviews
The Big Review: Isla Instruments S2400
The E-mu SP-12 and 1200 samplers helped define the sound of golden age hip-hop. Is this hotly anticipated newcomer a worthy successor?Review: EboSuite
With its video sampler and creative video effects, can EboStudio’s tools turn Ableton Live into an audio-visual performance instrument?Review: Spitfire Audio Abbey Road One: Sparkling Woodwinds & Legendary Low Strings
Joining an already impressive catalogue of orchestral sample libraries, Spitfire’s latest selection is their most accessible yet.Review: Behringer Pro-1
Behringer recreates another classic synth, focusing on a favourite of artists such as Depeche Mode and The Prodigy. But can this budget version deliver the same delicious analogue sound?
- Features
Missio on amassing a billion streams, blurring genres and keeping creative focus
With their European tour halted, the eclectic Texas duo reflects on making their latest record and how musicians need to adapt to prosper.Show Off Your Studio: Ashibah’s North Harbour hideout
The Danish/Egyptian artist shows us around her quaint space after her new release with Jean Bacarreza.Why does everyone hate your new song? Blame evolution
The evolution of the human brain may be to blame for your tracks failing to impress others, even if you’ve slaved over them for months.Sarathy Korwar on award wins and uniting sonic worlds through defiance
Melding traditional Indian classical with freeform jazz and electronica, producer and composer Sarathy Korwar explores what it means to be Indian in a UK, and how he wants to soundtrack a united utopia.
- Tutorials
- Ableton LiveApple Logic ProAvid Pro ToolsImage-Line FL StudioOther DAWs & TipsPreSonus Studio OneReason Studios
How to use Logic Pro’s MIDI Draw to add expression to your virtual instruments
Velocity and amplitude may seem like simple parameters, but with the right editing they can inspire awesome parts.Freeware Tutorial: Create pitched vocal chops from samples
Breathe new life into old vocal samples with this technique.Learn how to create a bassline with irresistible groove in Cubase using your mouse
Slapping the bass, or mouse, in the DAW can get you some interesting results.Learn how to use Ableton Live’s Operator
Ableton Live's hybrid synth is far more powerful than it looks.
- Guides
Aliens, Superheroes & Spies: why is there so much studio hardware in film & TV?
From the Bourne Identity to WandaVision, set designers have used studio equipment to build high-tech looking environments – but if you’re a studio nerd it can break the illusion.Best drum machines to buy in 2021: 10 best drum machines under $400
Our picks for the best drum machines and samplers designed for beat-making.Best sample packs of the month: February 2021
We round up an eclectic bunch of loop packs and share an ever-growing free sample resource.
- Video
- Podcasts
- Free Samples
- News
Out today: Underplayed doc exposes gender inequality in electronic music
Rezz, Sherelle, Tokimonsta, Alison Wonderland, Nervo and more reflect on their experiences in the male-dominated scene.She Knows Tech’s summit is packed with masterclasses, networking events and more
Spitfire Audio, AES, Women in Music, She Is The Music and Keychange EU sponsor the event.SuperBooth 2021 is scheduled to go ahead
The Berlin synthesizer exhibition will return as a Safety First Edition.WandaVision’s ‘Agatha All Along’: The best remixes
Can’t get enough of Marvel’s musical break-out star? Check these out.
- Reviews
The Big Review: Isla Instruments S2400
The E-mu SP-12 and 1200 samplers helped define the sound of golden age hip-hop. Is this hotly anticipated newcomer a worthy successor?Review: EboSuite
With its video sampler and creative video effects, can EboStudio’s tools turn Ableton Live into an audio-visual performance instrument?Review: Spitfire Audio Abbey Road One: Sparkling Woodwinds & Legendary Low Strings
Joining an already impressive catalogue of orchestral sample libraries, Spitfire’s latest selection is their most accessible yet.Review: Behringer Pro-1
Behringer recreates another classic synth, focusing on a favourite of artists such as Depeche Mode and The Prodigy. But can this budget version deliver the same delicious analogue sound?
- Features
Missio on amassing a billion streams, blurring genres and keeping creative focus
With their European tour halted, the eclectic Texas duo reflects on making their latest record and how musicians need to adapt to prosper.Show Off Your Studio: Ashibah’s North Harbour hideout
The Danish/Egyptian artist shows us around her quaint space after her new release with Jean Bacarreza.Why does everyone hate your new song? Blame evolution
The evolution of the human brain may be to blame for your tracks failing to impress others, even if you’ve slaved over them for months.Sarathy Korwar on award wins and uniting sonic worlds through defiance
Melding traditional Indian classical with freeform jazz and electronica, producer and composer Sarathy Korwar explores what it means to be Indian in a UK, and how he wants to soundtrack a united utopia.
- Tutorials
- Ableton LiveApple Logic ProAvid Pro ToolsImage-Line FL StudioOther DAWs & TipsPreSonus Studio OneReason Studios
How to use Logic Pro’s MIDI Draw to add expression to your virtual instruments
Velocity and amplitude may seem like simple parameters, but with the right editing they can inspire awesome parts.Freeware Tutorial: Create pitched vocal chops from samples
Breathe new life into old vocal samples with this technique.Learn how to create a bassline with irresistible groove in Cubase using your mouse
Slapping the bass, or mouse, in the DAW can get you some interesting results.Learn how to use Ableton Live’s Operator
Ableton Live's hybrid synth is far more powerful than it looks.
- Guides
Aliens, Superheroes & Spies: why is there so much studio hardware in film & TV?
From the Bourne Identity to WandaVision, set designers have used studio equipment to build high-tech looking environments – but if you’re a studio nerd it can break the illusion.Best drum machines to buy in 2021: 10 best drum machines under $400
Our picks for the best drum machines and samplers designed for beat-making.Best sample packs of the month: February 2021
We round up an eclectic bunch of loop packs and share an ever-growing free sample resource.
- Video
- Podcasts
- Free Samples