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Waves V12 features plug-in resizing, enhanced GUIs and faster preset searching
Bonus plug-ins have been thrown in for Platinum, Horizon and Diamond owners, too.Focusrite unveils four new RedNet devices for the professional studio
Three new interfaces arrive along with a dedicated controllerPioneer DJ DJM-S11 gets you armoured up for battle
Touch, trigger and chop your tracks on-the-fly.MusicTech 212: Rise of the Maschines
Inside the issue: Native Instruments' new benchmark for standalones, Ben Hillier discusses his work with Depeche Mode, and tips on sorting out your software.
- Reviews
Review: GIK Acoustics VISO Booth
Having access to the right conditions to capture a perfect vocal can seriously reduce the time you spend tinkering later on. A mobile vocal booth, then, might be the ideal solution.The Big Review: Native Instruments Maschine+
Following a decade of widespread use and gradual evolution, NI’s Maschine has reached its logical conclusion in standalone formReview: ALM Busy Circuits System Coupe
Start your engines. We’re taking ALM’s turbo-charged and tone-injected Coupe for a few laps around a busy circuit. How well will it perform?Review: Qu-Bit Surface
This tone source claims to take modular polyphony to new heights. We scratch the surface of this feature-packed Eurorack oscillator. But does it satisfy?
- Features
Show Off Your Studio: Juan Dussán’s simple and stylish New York studio
The Colombian-born film and TV composer lets us into his humble abode and proves that you don't need a big space to see success.Dread MC on his exclusive vocal sample pack for MusicTech, MC-ing production tricks and studio relocation
“I love getting vocals back and hearing how they’ve been used in a track, especially when a producer really experiments with a vocal sound. I just want to constantly make new and interesting music. “Rising techno star BEC on her new label, working a hybrid setup and keeping things simple
"When I look back on tracks of mine that have been successful, they are usually the more stripped back ones. Simplicity is an art in itself, after all."Show Off Your Studio: Joachim Pastor’s sleek new studio sports iconic analogue processors
Moog, Shadow Hills, Elysia and Lexicon all make appearances in the Armada artists' elegant home studio. The producer tells us how it all gets used, shares his wisdom and talks about the importance of acoustics.
- Tutorials
- Ableton LiveApple Logic ProAvid Pro ToolsImage-Line FL StudioOther DAWs & TipsPreSonus Studio OneReason Studios
How to create your own template for Logic Pro X
Spend less time setting up and more time laying down ideas.Weekend Workshop: Make risers and downlifters with Odin 2
Add drama to your electronic tracks by building your own transitions.Making the most out of Utility in Ableton Live 10
Are you utilising this tool effectively?Making melodic techno plucks in FL Studio
Want to craft simple yet effective sounds that will grant you access to melodic techno-inspired melodies but can’t pluck up the courage to get started? Reach for FL Studio’s 3xOsc sub-synth.
- Guides
The 10 best websites for free samples in 2020
We round up some of our favourite sites for fresh, inspiring samples.The best controllers to buy in 2020: Best MIDI keyboard controllers under $200
Forget musical typing and hit the right notes – without spending all your banknotes.The best headphones to buy in 2020: 13 best all-purpose headphones
Looking to mix at home, record in a professional studio or make music on the go? You’ll be hard-pressed to do so without a decent set of ‘phones.The best audio interfaces to buy in 2020: 12 best audio interfaces under $300
Break fresh ground with your music, not the bank.
- Video
- Magazine
- Podcasts
- News
Waves V12 features plug-in resizing, enhanced GUIs and faster preset searching
Bonus plug-ins have been thrown in for Platinum, Horizon and Diamond owners, too.Focusrite unveils four new RedNet devices for the professional studio
Three new interfaces arrive along with a dedicated controllerPioneer DJ DJM-S11 gets you armoured up for battle
Touch, trigger and chop your tracks on-the-fly.MusicTech 212: Rise of the Maschines
Inside the issue: Native Instruments' new benchmark for standalones, Ben Hillier discusses his work with Depeche Mode, and tips on sorting out your software.
- Reviews
Review: GIK Acoustics VISO Booth
Having access to the right conditions to capture a perfect vocal can seriously reduce the time you spend tinkering later on. A mobile vocal booth, then, might be the ideal solution.The Big Review: Native Instruments Maschine+
Following a decade of widespread use and gradual evolution, NI’s Maschine has reached its logical conclusion in standalone formReview: ALM Busy Circuits System Coupe
Start your engines. We’re taking ALM’s turbo-charged and tone-injected Coupe for a few laps around a busy circuit. How well will it perform?Review: Qu-Bit Surface
This tone source claims to take modular polyphony to new heights. We scratch the surface of this feature-packed Eurorack oscillator. But does it satisfy?
- Features
Show Off Your Studio: Juan Dussán’s simple and stylish New York studio
The Colombian-born film and TV composer lets us into his humble abode and proves that you don't need a big space to see success.Dread MC on his exclusive vocal sample pack for MusicTech, MC-ing production tricks and studio relocation
“I love getting vocals back and hearing how they’ve been used in a track, especially when a producer really experiments with a vocal sound. I just want to constantly make new and interesting music. “Rising techno star BEC on her new label, working a hybrid setup and keeping things simple
"When I look back on tracks of mine that have been successful, they are usually the more stripped back ones. Simplicity is an art in itself, after all."Show Off Your Studio: Joachim Pastor’s sleek new studio sports iconic analogue processors
Moog, Shadow Hills, Elysia and Lexicon all make appearances in the Armada artists' elegant home studio. The producer tells us how it all gets used, shares his wisdom and talks about the importance of acoustics.
- Tutorials
- Ableton LiveApple Logic ProAvid Pro ToolsImage-Line FL StudioOther DAWs & TipsPreSonus Studio OneReason Studios
How to create your own template for Logic Pro X
Spend less time setting up and more time laying down ideas.Weekend Workshop: Make risers and downlifters with Odin 2
Add drama to your electronic tracks by building your own transitions.Making the most out of Utility in Ableton Live 10
Are you utilising this tool effectively?Making melodic techno plucks in FL Studio
Want to craft simple yet effective sounds that will grant you access to melodic techno-inspired melodies but can’t pluck up the courage to get started? Reach for FL Studio’s 3xOsc sub-synth.
- Guides
The 10 best websites for free samples in 2020
We round up some of our favourite sites for fresh, inspiring samples.The best controllers to buy in 2020: Best MIDI keyboard controllers under $200
Forget musical typing and hit the right notes – without spending all your banknotes.The best headphones to buy in 2020: 13 best all-purpose headphones
Looking to mix at home, record in a professional studio or make music on the go? You’ll be hard-pressed to do so without a decent set of ‘phones.The best audio interfaces to buy in 2020: 12 best audio interfaces under $300
Break fresh ground with your music, not the bank.
- Video
- Magazine
- Podcasts
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