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Beef up your beats with Ableton Live’s Drum Buss device
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Rupert Neve Designs’ 5254 compressor marries vintage sound and modern control
The dual-channel compressor is a modern take on Rupert Neve’s early diode bridge designs.Novation and Aphex Twin’s AFX Station monosynth has landed
A Bass Station II sporting new colours and features with the help of Richard D. James.Jamahook is a plug-in that helps you finish your track with AI
The software listens to your project and matches samples that fit with your musicBehringer’s 2600 synth will cost only $599
Almost certainly the cheapest way to get your hands on a 2600 synth.
- Reviews
Review: Orchestral Tools Creative Soundpacks
Known for its professional-level cinematic sounds, Orchestral Tools has turned esoteric with its new and interesting creative packs.Review: Native Instruments Butch Vig Drums
Created and collated by moustachioed drummer and producer extraordinaire Butch Vig, this is a punchy and crunchy instrument for the Kontakt Play Series.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 form
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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
Beef up your beats with Ableton Live’s Drum Buss device
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ILAaqWOGoU You've spent ages programming your beats but you need to give them that extra edge to take them from good to great. Enter, Ableton...Creative sidechaining in Studio One
Using sidechains can elevate your productions into the stratosphere – and it’s really not as complicated as it sounds. Studio One makes the process simple, so there’s no excuse not to master it.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.
- 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.
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