- News
Expressive E Lié 1.5 introduces a new free sound expansion and a GUI revamp
Carbon contains 60 new expressive sounds from deep pads to bright plucksGet Chris Lord-Alge’s “hit-ready” guitar presets on STL Tonality
Featuring artist presets taken from platinum radio hits and more.Per Hammar and Patrick Siech will mix and master your track with Euromix
The pair also offer personal services and education to make your music sound more excitingGuitar.com Live, a unique virtual guitar show, is coming this October
Three-day virtual guitar show promises an "action-packed virtual space" with gigs, masterclasses and product showcases.
- Reviews
Review: Delta Sound Labs Stream
Crossing streams is a specialty of this Ohio-based company, whose creative plug-ins bridge the gap between analogue and digital. We dip our toes into its latest release, a granular-synthesis instrument with minimal CPU-drain.Review: Massenburg DesignWorks MDWEQ6
Building on the legacy of the studio legend’s world-renowned filter innovation comes an EQ plug-in that boasts high-fidelity sound and a variety of new features.Review: Kali Audio IN-8 monitors
California-based Kali Audio has impacted the monitoring world in a big way since arriving on the scene in 2018. We test the company’s claim that its latest offerings reveal hyper-realistic detail.Review: PSP Audioware OldTimerMB
Venerated old analogue compressors are still used in professional mastering houses and fawned over by gear aficionados. But what if you could get their oft-parroted attributes in a simple plug-in?
- Features
Romesh Dodangoda on simple recording hacks and capturing the spirit of metal
Celebrated for his immaculate rock and metal recordings, the producer and mixer has made records with the likes of Bring Me The Horizon and Motörhead. Now he's sharing his knowledge with a community of studio pros.Vintage Rewind: Theremin
What do Robert Moog, Bernard Herrmann, The Beach Boys and a Russian physicist called Leon have in common? The answer is blowing in the ether.Show Off Your Studio: NZCA LINES’ retro sampler setup
With the release of his album Pure Luxury, UK indie disco artist NZCA Lines invites us into his studio and shows us what gear sparks magic.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.
- Tutorials
- Ableton LiveApple Logic ProAvid Pro ToolsImage-Line FL StudioOther DAWs & TipsPreSonus Studio OneReason Studios
Learn how Logic Pro X’s Drum Machine Designer can help you make huge beats
Jono Buchanan shows you everything you need to know about the flexible drum device in Logic Pro X.Weekend Workshop: Understand advanced compression tools
Knee? Auto Release? Range? Master every control on your compressor once and for all with this quick course.Simon Field teaches you how to strip back a track to make room for vocals
House music veteran Simon FIeld breaks down his process for bringing vocals to the forefront of his productionsLearn how to hook up MIDI controllers to Ableton Live
This week's tutorial video shows you how to get hands-on with Live using the MIDI Map mode
- 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
Expressive E Lié 1.5 introduces a new free sound expansion and a GUI revamp
Carbon contains 60 new expressive sounds from deep pads to bright plucksGet Chris Lord-Alge’s “hit-ready” guitar presets on STL Tonality
Featuring artist presets taken from platinum radio hits and more.Per Hammar and Patrick Siech will mix and master your track with Euromix
The pair also offer personal services and education to make your music sound more excitingGuitar.com Live, a unique virtual guitar show, is coming this October
Three-day virtual guitar show promises an "action-packed virtual space" with gigs, masterclasses and product showcases.
- Reviews
Review: Delta Sound Labs Stream
Crossing streams is a specialty of this Ohio-based company, whose creative plug-ins bridge the gap between analogue and digital. We dip our toes into its latest release, a granular-synthesis instrument with minimal CPU-drain.Review: Massenburg DesignWorks MDWEQ6
Building on the legacy of the studio legend’s world-renowned filter innovation comes an EQ plug-in that boasts high-fidelity sound and a variety of new features.Review: Kali Audio IN-8 monitors
California-based Kali Audio has impacted the monitoring world in a big way since arriving on the scene in 2018. We test the company’s claim that its latest offerings reveal hyper-realistic detail.Review: PSP Audioware OldTimerMB
Venerated old analogue compressors are still used in professional mastering houses and fawned over by gear aficionados. But what if you could get their oft-parroted attributes in a simple plug-in?
- Features
Romesh Dodangoda on simple recording hacks and capturing the spirit of metal
Celebrated for his immaculate rock and metal recordings, the producer and mixer has made records with the likes of Bring Me The Horizon and Motörhead. Now he's sharing his knowledge with a community of studio pros.Vintage Rewind: Theremin
What do Robert Moog, Bernard Herrmann, The Beach Boys and a Russian physicist called Leon have in common? The answer is blowing in the ether.Show Off Your Studio: NZCA LINES’ retro sampler setup
With the release of his album Pure Luxury, UK indie disco artist NZCA Lines invites us into his studio and shows us what gear sparks magic.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.
- Tutorials
- Ableton LiveApple Logic ProAvid Pro ToolsImage-Line FL StudioOther DAWs & TipsPreSonus Studio OneReason Studios
Learn how Logic Pro X’s Drum Machine Designer can help you make huge beats
Jono Buchanan shows you everything you need to know about the flexible drum device in Logic Pro X.Weekend Workshop: Understand advanced compression tools
Knee? Auto Release? Range? Master every control on your compressor once and for all with this quick course.Simon Field teaches you how to strip back a track to make room for vocals
House music veteran Simon FIeld breaks down his process for bringing vocals to the forefront of his productionsLearn how to hook up MIDI controllers to Ableton Live
This week's tutorial video shows you how to get hands-on with Live using the MIDI Map mode
- 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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