Have you ever dreamt of building your own touch control surface? This new software, road-tested by one of the world’s foremost live innovators, can make that a reality.

Cinematic sampling supremo Audio Imperia has welcomed a mythological new member to its family. But is Areia truly worthy of worship?

Shimmering drones and exotic pads are close at hand thanks to this Baltic-inspired expansion from cinematic specialist Sonic Atoms.

With its follow-up to 2011’s block-rocking beat-maker, Heavyocity is hoping to double the damage and double the fun.

After three decades producing the likes of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Kate Bush, PiL, Arcade Fire and Idles, Nick tells us how he approaches unique musicians, and why attitude is just as important as technical proficiency.

The house and disco producer lets us into his Tijuana studio, where head-bopping basslines and luscious guitar licks are made.

The six-time Grammy-winning producer is taking a leap of faith with his debut solo project: a through-playing concept album exploring the outer reaches of record production. We talk astral projection, alien voices, and putting distortion on absolutely everything.

An award-nominated artist, accomplished producer and a cappella extraordinaire, Lachi has amassed global attention with her inventive arrangements. 

Jono Buchanan demonstrates how to get access to different user-defined parameters of a software instrument or effect.

Make 8-bit video game sounds and chiptune arps with the great-sounding open-source Helm synth and some tracker maths.  

Though the updated version of Studio One is loaded with all manner of new selling points, these tried-and-tested methods can help minimise your stress and increase music productivity.

Get around Red Light Fever with Live 10's smart and unassuming feature.