- News
Happy 40th Birthday TR-808! Roland celebrates by dropping tons of 808 content
Get your hands on a free TR-808 Roland Cloud plug-in and learn the history and influence of the beloved drum machine.Spitfire Audio’s free Piano Pads instrument is a warped, ambient dream
New instrument is made from heavily processed single piano hits.Gibson TV launches ‘Behind The Board’ series with producer Ken Andrews
New web series takes an in-depth look into the world of studio recording.Trump issues ban on US transactions with TikTok and Tencent, giving 45 days to cease operations
The music and video-sharing app owned by ByteDance has been downloaded 175 million times in the US
- Reviews
Review: iZotope Stutter Edit 2
This new and expanded multi-effects glitch plug-in by BT and iZotope lets you execute m-m-mind-bending modulations at the push of a button.The Big Review: Dreadbox Typhon
This new desktop monosynth promises the best of analogue coupled with digital recall and effects. But is the Typhon purely myth or genuine magic?Review: Beatskillz SampleX
Classic samplers get reimagined in this intuitive plug-in from Beatskillz.Review: Groove 3 Logic Pro X 10.5 Update Explained
With Logic’s 10.5 update changing the game, this easy-to-follow online course should help get you up to speed.
- Features
How Soulwax used the esoteric EMS Synthi 100 to make their latest record
Stephen and David Dewaele of electronic rockers Soulwax have dedicated their lives to unearthing, mixing and spreading the sounds of the future. We catch up with the brothers to learn more about their music and methods, and their latest project: a celebration of the rare EMS Synthi 100 synthesiser.Show Off Your Studio: Tobtok’s stripped-back Swedish sanctuary
Accumulating well over 300 million streams on his cleanly produced house tracks, you'd think Tobtok's space was filled with expensive artefacts. Well, guess again.Drummer Emily Dolan Davies on running an online drum service and adapting to a shifting industry
With her career as a touring and recording drummer on hold due to COVID-19, Emily Dolan Davies switched her focus from the stage and studio to online drum service, as well as a regular vlog series designed to help musicians around the world reap inspiration from her remarkable experiences.House legend Lenny Fontana on analogue gear and career longevity
With a production career spanning over 30 years, Lenny Fontana has earned his place as a New York legend, pioneering and exporting the city's disco and house sound. We talk production techniques, his renewed popularity and his secrets to longevity in an ever-changing industry.
- Tutorials
- Ableton LiveApple Logic ProAvid Pro ToolsImage-Line FL StudioOther DAWs & TipsPreSonus Studio OneReason Studios
Learn how to navigate Logic Pro X quickly with these key commands
Don't let your track come to a halt because of a sluggish workflow. Speed it up with these tips.Weekend Workshop: Make your first sounds with Surge, the open-source supersynth
Tim Cant -Program some righteous Reeses with the most potent freeware synth around.Make the most of Ableton Live’s Sampler
Get your head around how to manipulate your samples, share them with collaborators and make your sampled drums sound clean – and dirty.How to bounce stems in Pro Tools
There are numerous ways to share your track’s raw ingredients with other producers. Here, Grammy-nominated mix engineer Jesse Ray Ernster shares his professional approach to bouncing stems in Pro Tools.
- Guides
10 of the best freeware soft synths
We round up the most useful and interesting software synths that won’t cost you a penny.The best mics to buy in 2020: 16 best vocal microphones
Choose the right microphone for capturing exceptional vocal performances.How to create perfect vocals
Vocals are fundamental to the success of any track. So it’s important that engineers understand how best to record them and embed them into a mix. We break down the technicalities, from mic placement and effects applications to DAW drudgery, to help you make your voice heard.Save on music production gear with these Summer sales
Here’s a quick round-up of some savings you can take advantage of while you’re housebound and making tons of music.
- Video
- Magazine
- Podcasts
- News
Happy 40th Birthday TR-808! Roland celebrates by dropping tons of 808 content
Get your hands on a free TR-808 Roland Cloud plug-in and learn the history and influence of the beloved drum machine.Spitfire Audio’s free Piano Pads instrument is a warped, ambient dream
New instrument is made from heavily processed single piano hits.Gibson TV launches ‘Behind The Board’ series with producer Ken Andrews
New web series takes an in-depth look into the world of studio recording.Trump issues ban on US transactions with TikTok and Tencent, giving 45 days to cease operations
The music and video-sharing app owned by ByteDance has been downloaded 175 million times in the US
- Reviews
Review: iZotope Stutter Edit 2
This new and expanded multi-effects glitch plug-in by BT and iZotope lets you execute m-m-mind-bending modulations at the push of a button.The Big Review: Dreadbox Typhon
This new desktop monosynth promises the best of analogue coupled with digital recall and effects. But is the Typhon purely myth or genuine magic?Review: Beatskillz SampleX
Classic samplers get reimagined in this intuitive plug-in from Beatskillz.Review: Groove 3 Logic Pro X 10.5 Update Explained
With Logic’s 10.5 update changing the game, this easy-to-follow online course should help get you up to speed.
- Features
How Soulwax used the esoteric EMS Synthi 100 to make their latest record
Stephen and David Dewaele of electronic rockers Soulwax have dedicated their lives to unearthing, mixing and spreading the sounds of the future. We catch up with the brothers to learn more about their music and methods, and their latest project: a celebration of the rare EMS Synthi 100 synthesiser.Show Off Your Studio: Tobtok’s stripped-back Swedish sanctuary
Accumulating well over 300 million streams on his cleanly produced house tracks, you'd think Tobtok's space was filled with expensive artefacts. Well, guess again.Drummer Emily Dolan Davies on running an online drum service and adapting to a shifting industry
With her career as a touring and recording drummer on hold due to COVID-19, Emily Dolan Davies switched her focus from the stage and studio to online drum service, as well as a regular vlog series designed to help musicians around the world reap inspiration from her remarkable experiences.House legend Lenny Fontana on analogue gear and career longevity
With a production career spanning over 30 years, Lenny Fontana has earned his place as a New York legend, pioneering and exporting the city's disco and house sound. We talk production techniques, his renewed popularity and his secrets to longevity in an ever-changing industry.
- Tutorials
- Ableton LiveApple Logic ProAvid Pro ToolsImage-Line FL StudioOther DAWs & TipsPreSonus Studio OneReason Studios
Learn how to navigate Logic Pro X quickly with these key commands
Don't let your track come to a halt because of a sluggish workflow. Speed it up with these tips.Weekend Workshop: Make your first sounds with Surge, the open-source supersynth
Tim Cant -Program some righteous Reeses with the most potent freeware synth around.Make the most of Ableton Live’s Sampler
Get your head around how to manipulate your samples, share them with collaborators and make your sampled drums sound clean – and dirty.How to bounce stems in Pro Tools
There are numerous ways to share your track’s raw ingredients with other producers. Here, Grammy-nominated mix engineer Jesse Ray Ernster shares his professional approach to bouncing stems in Pro Tools.
- Guides
10 of the best freeware soft synths
We round up the most useful and interesting software synths that won’t cost you a penny.The best mics to buy in 2020: 16 best vocal microphones
Choose the right microphone for capturing exceptional vocal performances.How to create perfect vocals
Vocals are fundamental to the success of any track. So it’s important that engineers understand how best to record them and embed them into a mix. We break down the technicalities, from mic placement and effects applications to DAW drudgery, to help you make your voice heard.Save on music production gear with these Summer sales
Here’s a quick round-up of some savings you can take advantage of while you’re housebound and making tons of music.
- Video
- Magazine
- Podcasts
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