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Aston Microphones Element reaches the third and final phase of public testing
Check out a sneak preview of the bundled shock mount and pop shield of the world’s first ‘People’s Microphone’Find out how Apple Music’s INDIY artists produce their music
Many of the playlist’s featured artists are self-produced and self-released.Mixed In Key and Ableton Live macOS cracks being targeted by ransomware
Dubbed as ThiefQuest, the malware is disguising itself as a Google Software UpdateLearn to mix a pop song from start to finish with Samplecraze’s video course
The course covers vocal editing and mixing, as well as many other pop-centric fundamentals.
- Reviews
Review: Abstract Sounds Ethnic Deep
Break the walls down with minimal beats aplenty in this Abstract Sounds house sample pack.Review: Roland Jupiter X/Xm
Classic synths don’t come more highly prized than the Roland Jupiter 8, and now Roland has re-awakened the slumbering giant. We investigate the updated versions of the king of synthesis.Review: Erica Synths Bassline DB-01
As the Latvian company moves away from the Eurorack modules with which it made its name, we get hands-on with its new bassline machine and ask whether it lives up to the Riga firm’s enviable reputation.Review: Tracktion Waveform Pro 11
It may not yet be a fully fledged alternative to the most popular DAWs but look beyond Waveform’s quirks and you might be surprised by its scope. We launch into its new update.
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Stephen Street on working with Blur, The Smiths and Pete Doherty
British rock music would sound strikingly different were it not for the guiding hands of acclaimed producer Stephen Street. We discuss his approach to working with some of the country’s most lauded artists.What does an Abbey Road engineer do during lockdown?
Paul Pritchard talks acoustic treatment, plug-ins and why stable internet is more important than preamps.Show Off Your Studio: Dusty Kid’s sleek custom-built home studio
Following the rerelease of his seminal debut, A Raver's Diary, Dusty Kid invites us into his home studio and shares the story behind his gear.Barns, breaks and barebones production: Recording Khruangbin’s Mordechai
Out in Burton, Texas, a group of three crate-digging musicians lay down experimental, 70s-inspired sounds with nonchalant producer Steve Christensen and his mobile recording studio.
- Tutorials
- Ableton LiveApple Logic ProAvid Pro ToolsImage-Line FL StudioOther DAWs & TipsPreSonus Studio OneReason Studios
Point Blank Producer Analysis: Learn the Techniques Behind Burial’s Signature Sound
Chris Martin breaks down the techniques of a UK underground legend.Learn how to thicken your audio with modulation in Logic Pro X
In this video tutorial, Jono Buchanan demonstrates the power of Logic Pro X's modulation effects.Weekend Workshop: Advanced modulation and filtering with OB-Xd and free Valhalla effects
Tim Cant -Discover the sound-sculpting secrets of this awesome free Oberheim clone.Learn how to enhance your plug-in workflow in Ableton Live
In this video, Liam explains how best to work with third-party plug-ins and the different options and workflows around them.
- Guides
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.The history of trackers
Tim Cant -Few music-sequencing softwares have a history as distinctive as the tracker. With the epochal program now arriving in hardware form, we trace the tracker’s lineage, from its humble 8-bit beginnings to its era-defining rave sounds.Getting set up for remote collaboration: Collaborative Platforms
These websites, platforms and utilities are tailor-made for online collaboration.Getting set up for remote collaboration
You'll be surprised to find there are plenty of ways to work with others without leaving the safety of your home. Here, we put together some tried-and-tested methods to help you get connected.
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- News
Aston Microphones Element reaches the third and final phase of public testing
Check out a sneak preview of the bundled shock mount and pop shield of the world’s first ‘People’s Microphone’Find out how Apple Music’s INDIY artists produce their music
Many of the playlist’s featured artists are self-produced and self-released.Mixed In Key and Ableton Live macOS cracks being targeted by ransomware
Dubbed as ThiefQuest, the malware is disguising itself as a Google Software UpdateLearn to mix a pop song from start to finish with Samplecraze’s video course
The course covers vocal editing and mixing, as well as many other pop-centric fundamentals.
- Reviews
Review: Abstract Sounds Ethnic Deep
Break the walls down with minimal beats aplenty in this Abstract Sounds house sample pack.Review: Roland Jupiter X/Xm
Classic synths don’t come more highly prized than the Roland Jupiter 8, and now Roland has re-awakened the slumbering giant. We investigate the updated versions of the king of synthesis.Review: Erica Synths Bassline DB-01
As the Latvian company moves away from the Eurorack modules with which it made its name, we get hands-on with its new bassline machine and ask whether it lives up to the Riga firm’s enviable reputation.Review: Tracktion Waveform Pro 11
It may not yet be a fully fledged alternative to the most popular DAWs but look beyond Waveform’s quirks and you might be surprised by its scope. We launch into its new update.
- Features
Stephen Street on working with Blur, The Smiths and Pete Doherty
British rock music would sound strikingly different were it not for the guiding hands of acclaimed producer Stephen Street. We discuss his approach to working with some of the country’s most lauded artists.What does an Abbey Road engineer do during lockdown?
Paul Pritchard talks acoustic treatment, plug-ins and why stable internet is more important than preamps.Show Off Your Studio: Dusty Kid’s sleek custom-built home studio
Following the rerelease of his seminal debut, A Raver's Diary, Dusty Kid invites us into his home studio and shares the story behind his gear.Barns, breaks and barebones production: Recording Khruangbin’s Mordechai
Out in Burton, Texas, a group of three crate-digging musicians lay down experimental, 70s-inspired sounds with nonchalant producer Steve Christensen and his mobile recording studio.
- Tutorials
- Ableton LiveApple Logic ProAvid Pro ToolsImage-Line FL StudioOther DAWs & TipsPreSonus Studio OneReason Studios
Point Blank Producer Analysis: Learn the Techniques Behind Burial’s Signature Sound
Chris Martin breaks down the techniques of a UK underground legend.Learn how to thicken your audio with modulation in Logic Pro X
In this video tutorial, Jono Buchanan demonstrates the power of Logic Pro X's modulation effects.Weekend Workshop: Advanced modulation and filtering with OB-Xd and free Valhalla effects
Tim Cant -Discover the sound-sculpting secrets of this awesome free Oberheim clone.Learn how to enhance your plug-in workflow in Ableton Live
In this video, Liam explains how best to work with third-party plug-ins and the different options and workflows around them.
- Guides
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.The history of trackers
Tim Cant -Few music-sequencing softwares have a history as distinctive as the tracker. With the epochal program now arriving in hardware form, we trace the tracker’s lineage, from its humble 8-bit beginnings to its era-defining rave sounds.Getting set up for remote collaboration: Collaborative Platforms
These websites, platforms and utilities are tailor-made for online collaboration.Getting set up for remote collaboration
You'll be surprised to find there are plenty of ways to work with others without leaving the safety of your home. Here, we put together some tried-and-tested methods to help you get connected.
- Video
- Magazine
- Podcasts
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