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Tom Wolfe’s Premier Collection comprises a vast range of cinematic synth presets
Producers with Omnisphere, Arturia Pigments and U-he Zebra will want to check out these sounds.Win prizes and gain music production knowledge with ADAM Audio’s ’25 Days of ADAM’
On the first day of Christmas, ADAM Audio gave to me…Cyber Monday 2020: The best software deals for producers
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for your plug-in folder.Slate Digital drops six free sample packs and two free plug-ins, including the FG-2A
The Black Friday frenzy continues.
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Review: Softube Statement Lead
Softube unleashes a new polyphonic synth full of contemporary lead sounds, carefully selected from recordings of rare, expensive hardware synths.Review: Waves Kaleidoscopes
Does Waves’ newest multi-layered modulation plug-in offer us maximum sonic colour? Time to peer deep at the shifting sonic textures presented by the aptly-named Kaleidoscopes.Review: Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro
We find out why 10 Grammy Award-winning producers are endorsing a pair of wireless earbuds.Review: HEDD Audio HEDDPhone
Something new this way comes. These new cans, courtesy of German manufacturer HEDD, might just represent a more forensic way to monitor our mixes.
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Show Off Your Studio: James Zabiela’s medieval mixing room
We find out how the revered DJ and producer gets inspiration and why the pandemic has made him get more serious about producing.Under The Hood: Thinking About You by Sailor & I
In the run-up to the Swedish producer’s next album, Diving For Lost Treasure, he walks us through the emotive and upbeat single.Show Off Your Studio: Indira Paganotto’s studio is surrounded by nature
We take a look inside the Spanish techno artists humble abode.Show Off Your Studio: Ukiyo’s cinematic escape space
We head to South Fremantle, Australia, to check the vibe of the young indie-electronic producer's creative space.
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Learn how Logic Pro X’s Collapse Mode and Brush tool can help you create new rhythms
Combining these two unassuming features can garner inspiring results.Weekend Workshop: Learn basic music theory for better productions
Music theory isn’t the be-all and end-all of becoming a great producer, but a little knowledge can help. Here are some fundamentals.Get the most out Fresh Air, Slate Digital’s free exciter plug-in
Slate Digital's new exciter based on the Dolby-A trick is a quick way to add excitement to tracks and mixesDeeper mastering using Ableton Live
Following up on our last tutorial about mastering in Live 10, it’s time to dig a bit deeper, and highlight two of the most important and most-used of Live’s mastering devices – Multiband Dynamics and EQ Eight.
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Cyber Monday 2020: The best software deals for producers
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for your plug-in folder.The best synths to buy in 2020: 14 best polysynths
There are many strengths in numbers.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.
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Tom Wolfe’s Premier Collection comprises a vast range of cinematic synth presets
Producers with Omnisphere, Arturia Pigments and U-he Zebra will want to check out these sounds.Win prizes and gain music production knowledge with ADAM Audio’s ’25 Days of ADAM’
On the first day of Christmas, ADAM Audio gave to me…Cyber Monday 2020: The best software deals for producers
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for your plug-in folder.Slate Digital drops six free sample packs and two free plug-ins, including the FG-2A
The Black Friday frenzy continues.
- Reviews
Review: Softube Statement Lead
Softube unleashes a new polyphonic synth full of contemporary lead sounds, carefully selected from recordings of rare, expensive hardware synths.Review: Waves Kaleidoscopes
Does Waves’ newest multi-layered modulation plug-in offer us maximum sonic colour? Time to peer deep at the shifting sonic textures presented by the aptly-named Kaleidoscopes.Review: Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro
We find out why 10 Grammy Award-winning producers are endorsing a pair of wireless earbuds.Review: HEDD Audio HEDDPhone
Something new this way comes. These new cans, courtesy of German manufacturer HEDD, might just represent a more forensic way to monitor our mixes.
- Features
Show Off Your Studio: James Zabiela’s medieval mixing room
We find out how the revered DJ and producer gets inspiration and why the pandemic has made him get more serious about producing.Under The Hood: Thinking About You by Sailor & I
In the run-up to the Swedish producer’s next album, Diving For Lost Treasure, he walks us through the emotive and upbeat single.Show Off Your Studio: Indira Paganotto’s studio is surrounded by nature
We take a look inside the Spanish techno artists humble abode.Show Off Your Studio: Ukiyo’s cinematic escape space
We head to South Fremantle, Australia, to check the vibe of the young indie-electronic producer's creative space.
- Tutorials
- Ableton LiveApple Logic ProAvid Pro ToolsImage-Line FL StudioOther DAWs & TipsPreSonus Studio OneReason Studios
Learn how Logic Pro X’s Collapse Mode and Brush tool can help you create new rhythms
Combining these two unassuming features can garner inspiring results.Weekend Workshop: Learn basic music theory for better productions
Music theory isn’t the be-all and end-all of becoming a great producer, but a little knowledge can help. Here are some fundamentals.Get the most out Fresh Air, Slate Digital’s free exciter plug-in
Slate Digital's new exciter based on the Dolby-A trick is a quick way to add excitement to tracks and mixesDeeper mastering using Ableton Live
Following up on our last tutorial about mastering in Live 10, it’s time to dig a bit deeper, and highlight two of the most important and most-used of Live’s mastering devices – Multiband Dynamics and EQ Eight.
- Guides
Cyber Monday 2020: The best software deals for producers
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for your plug-in folder.The best synths to buy in 2020: 14 best polysynths
There are many strengths in numbers.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.
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