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IK Multimedia’s MixBox is a virtual channel strip with 70 different effects
The 500 series-style plug-in features modules based on effects from T-RackS, AmpliTube and SampleTank.Strymon NightSky shines with a deep reverb that you can sequence
"You haven’t heard a pedal like this before”Eventide’s Blackhole launches your sounds into vast space
An expansive reverb plug-in comes to hardware formatBehringer unveils its PRO-800, based on Sequential’s Prophet-600
The eight-voice analogue synth will cost less than $600
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Review: Deadmau5 OSC/Pilot
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.Review: Audio Imperia Areia Cinematic Ensemble Strings
Cinematic sampling supremo Audio Imperia has welcomed a mythological new member to its family. But is Areia truly worthy of worship?Review: Sonic Atoms Baltic Shimmers Omnisphere Expansion
Shimmering drones and exotic pads are close at hand thanks to this Baltic-inspired expansion from cinematic specialist Sonic Atoms.Review: Heavyocity Damage 2
With its follow-up to 2011’s block-rocking beat-maker, Heavyocity is hoping to double the damage and double the fun.
- Features
Nick Launay on producing Idles, vintage tech and keeping the fire alive in the studio
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.Show Off Your Studio: Never Dull’s bright and sleek groove workshop
The house and disco producer lets us into his Tijuana studio, where head-bopping basslines and luscious guitar licks are made.Paul Epworth on making Voyager, his psychedelic debut album
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.“Banging piano chords are awesome, but may leave no room for lyrics”: producer Lachi
An award-nominated artist, accomplished producer and a cappella extraordinaire, Lachi has amassed global attention with her inventive arrangements.
- Tutorials
- Ableton LiveApple Logic ProAvid Pro ToolsImage-Line FL StudioOther DAWs & TipsPreSonus Studio OneReason Studios
How to customise Logic Pro X’s Smart Controls and take command of your sounds
Jono Buchanan demonstrates how to get access to different user-defined parameters of a software instrument or effect.Weekend Workshop: Create video game sounds with Helm for free
Make 8-bit video game sounds and chiptune arps with the great-sounding open-source Helm synth and some tracker maths.Simple hacks for better productions in Studio One 5
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.Keep moments of magic in Ableton Live with Capture MIDI
Get around Red Light Fever with Live 10's smart and unassuming feature.
- Guides
The best audio interfaces to buy in 2020: 12 best audio interfaces under $300
Break fresh ground with your music, not the bank.12 best controllers for Ableton Live
Ableton Live is more fun and feisty when you add a hardware controller, turning the software into more of an instrument. Here are our picks of the best Live controllers available in 2020.13 of the best freeware reverbs
Here are some of the best software reverbs that money can’t buy – because they’re free.10 of the best freeware soft synths
We round up the most useful and interesting software synths that won’t cost you a penny.
- Video
- Magazine
- Podcasts
- News
IK Multimedia’s MixBox is a virtual channel strip with 70 different effects
The 500 series-style plug-in features modules based on effects from T-RackS, AmpliTube and SampleTank.Strymon NightSky shines with a deep reverb that you can sequence
"You haven’t heard a pedal like this before”Eventide’s Blackhole launches your sounds into vast space
An expansive reverb plug-in comes to hardware formatBehringer unveils its PRO-800, based on Sequential’s Prophet-600
The eight-voice analogue synth will cost less than $600
- Reviews
Review: Deadmau5 OSC/Pilot
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.Review: Audio Imperia Areia Cinematic Ensemble Strings
Cinematic sampling supremo Audio Imperia has welcomed a mythological new member to its family. But is Areia truly worthy of worship?Review: Sonic Atoms Baltic Shimmers Omnisphere Expansion
Shimmering drones and exotic pads are close at hand thanks to this Baltic-inspired expansion from cinematic specialist Sonic Atoms.Review: Heavyocity Damage 2
With its follow-up to 2011’s block-rocking beat-maker, Heavyocity is hoping to double the damage and double the fun.
- Features
Nick Launay on producing Idles, vintage tech and keeping the fire alive in the studio
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.Show Off Your Studio: Never Dull’s bright and sleek groove workshop
The house and disco producer lets us into his Tijuana studio, where head-bopping basslines and luscious guitar licks are made.Paul Epworth on making Voyager, his psychedelic debut album
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.“Banging piano chords are awesome, but may leave no room for lyrics”: producer Lachi
An award-nominated artist, accomplished producer and a cappella extraordinaire, Lachi has amassed global attention with her inventive arrangements.
- Tutorials
- Ableton LiveApple Logic ProAvid Pro ToolsImage-Line FL StudioOther DAWs & TipsPreSonus Studio OneReason Studios
How to customise Logic Pro X’s Smart Controls and take command of your sounds
Jono Buchanan demonstrates how to get access to different user-defined parameters of a software instrument or effect.Weekend Workshop: Create video game sounds with Helm for free
Make 8-bit video game sounds and chiptune arps with the great-sounding open-source Helm synth and some tracker maths.Simple hacks for better productions in Studio One 5
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.Keep moments of magic in Ableton Live with Capture MIDI
Get around Red Light Fever with Live 10's smart and unassuming feature.
- Guides
The best audio interfaces to buy in 2020: 12 best audio interfaces under $300
Break fresh ground with your music, not the bank.12 best controllers for Ableton Live
Ableton Live is more fun and feisty when you add a hardware controller, turning the software into more of an instrument. Here are our picks of the best Live controllers available in 2020.13 of the best freeware reverbs
Here are some of the best software reverbs that money can’t buy – because they’re free.10 of the best freeware soft synths
We round up the most useful and interesting software synths that won’t cost you a penny.
- Video
- Magazine
- Podcasts
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