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NAMM 2020: Behringer shares details of new 2600 rack synth
The new clone comes a week after Korg’s remake sells out.NAMM 2020: News, rumours and previews
All you need to know about January's huge musical instrument exhibition.NAMM 2020: The best gear of Day Four
NAMM 2020 is officially over. Here are our top picks from the fourth day of the show.NAMM 2020: Warm Audio’s BUS-COMP is remarkably affordable
Featuring legendary VCA bus compressor technology.
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Review: Cheeze Machine PRO
A meaty sounding soft synth in an affordable package, what’s not to love?Review: Luke Neptune and Dancing Divaz Nu Disco
Time to get disco fever in this retro-tinged, funky collection of loops and one-shots.Review: Korg Volca Nubass
Korg brings us the Volca Nubass, with extra growl, warmth and acid power by way of valves and an overdrive circuit. Is it to be, or not to be?Review: Mind Flux Zone Ableton Techno and House Presets
Scintillating synth sounds aplenty can be found here in the latest from Mind Flux.
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The Dandy Warhols’ Zia McCabe on learning via experimentation and building bass lines
With over 25 years in the industry, The Dandy Warhols’ keyboardist, bass player and percussionist Zia McCabe has experienced an ever-changing world of music and continues to challenge herself as a creative musician. We head to The Odditorium in Portland to find out more about her process.Ørjan Nilsen on the birth of his career and what tracks inspired him
The esteemed Norwegian trance producer/DJ dives into which gear shaped his first experiences in music and what advice he has for today's producers.Tech Dissect: discussing equality in the music production world
Spitfire Audio recently hosted Tech Dissect, an event designed to support womxn in music and music production, and challenge the current male-dominated landscape. We attended the event and spoke to some of the artists and producers involved.Korg M1: A classic workstation synth gets the nostalgia treatment
Back in the late 80s, synths that could do everything were very in vogue, giving rise to the Workstation era. We traverse the M1 in search of great sounds, sequences and more.
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Slicing audio to MIDI clips is simplified in our new episode of Ableton Live Tutorials
Our host and Live 10 expert, Liam O’Mullane, breaks down this nifty production tool.Capturing life with Sample One XT in Studio One
The sampling potential of Presonus’ Sample One XT is often underrated, but when used in conjunction with the dexterous Studio One, its true abilities are unveiled.Learn three handy tricks for optimising automation workflow in Logic Pro X
Our latest Logic Tips tutorial goes deeper into automation optionsWorking with Selection-Based Processing in Logic Pro X
Logic Pro X’s Selection-Based Processing offers a whole new way of working with audio plug-ins that takes them beyond the domain of the mixer. Let’s explore how this approach can refine your mixing.
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15 mixing tips from pros
Holly Herndon, Robbie Bronnimann, Chris Bolster and more share their best tips for mixing.15 recording tips from pros
Wanna record like a pro? Here are 15 handy tips for better recording sessions.10 pro tips on generating ideas
It all starts with an idea, but taking that further and building a track takes skill and patience. Here’s some guidance...12 best budget studio monitors
Here’s our pick of the best budget options for studio monitors.
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- News
NAMM 2020: Behringer shares details of new 2600 rack synth
The new clone comes a week after Korg’s remake sells out.NAMM 2020: News, rumours and previews
All you need to know about January's huge musical instrument exhibition.NAMM 2020: The best gear of Day Four
NAMM 2020 is officially over. Here are our top picks from the fourth day of the show.NAMM 2020: Warm Audio’s BUS-COMP is remarkably affordable
Featuring legendary VCA bus compressor technology.
- Reviews
Review: Cheeze Machine PRO
A meaty sounding soft synth in an affordable package, what’s not to love?Review: Luke Neptune and Dancing Divaz Nu Disco
Time to get disco fever in this retro-tinged, funky collection of loops and one-shots.Review: Korg Volca Nubass
Korg brings us the Volca Nubass, with extra growl, warmth and acid power by way of valves and an overdrive circuit. Is it to be, or not to be?Review: Mind Flux Zone Ableton Techno and House Presets
Scintillating synth sounds aplenty can be found here in the latest from Mind Flux.
- Features
The Dandy Warhols’ Zia McCabe on learning via experimentation and building bass lines
With over 25 years in the industry, The Dandy Warhols’ keyboardist, bass player and percussionist Zia McCabe has experienced an ever-changing world of music and continues to challenge herself as a creative musician. We head to The Odditorium in Portland to find out more about her process.Ørjan Nilsen on the birth of his career and what tracks inspired him
The esteemed Norwegian trance producer/DJ dives into which gear shaped his first experiences in music and what advice he has for today's producers.Tech Dissect: discussing equality in the music production world
Spitfire Audio recently hosted Tech Dissect, an event designed to support womxn in music and music production, and challenge the current male-dominated landscape. We attended the event and spoke to some of the artists and producers involved.Korg M1: A classic workstation synth gets the nostalgia treatment
Back in the late 80s, synths that could do everything were very in vogue, giving rise to the Workstation era. We traverse the M1 in search of great sounds, sequences and more.
- Tutorials
Slicing audio to MIDI clips is simplified in our new episode of Ableton Live Tutorials
Our host and Live 10 expert, Liam O’Mullane, breaks down this nifty production tool.Capturing life with Sample One XT in Studio One
The sampling potential of Presonus’ Sample One XT is often underrated, but when used in conjunction with the dexterous Studio One, its true abilities are unveiled.Learn three handy tricks for optimising automation workflow in Logic Pro X
Our latest Logic Tips tutorial goes deeper into automation optionsWorking with Selection-Based Processing in Logic Pro X
Logic Pro X’s Selection-Based Processing offers a whole new way of working with audio plug-ins that takes them beyond the domain of the mixer. Let’s explore how this approach can refine your mixing.
- Guides
15 mixing tips from pros
Holly Herndon, Robbie Bronnimann, Chris Bolster and more share their best tips for mixing.15 recording tips from pros
Wanna record like a pro? Here are 15 handy tips for better recording sessions.10 pro tips on generating ideas
It all starts with an idea, but taking that further and building a track takes skill and patience. Here’s some guidance...12 best budget studio monitors
Here’s our pick of the best budget options for studio monitors.
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