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NAMM 2021: Yamaha’s YC Series introduces the YC73 and YC88
Stepping up from the YC61 are two new keyboards for players who need a little more room for performanceBandcamp opens its vinyl pressing service to independent artists and labels
10,000 slots are available in the platform’s crowdfunded vinyl manufacturing serviceArturia collaborates with Noise Engineering for MicroFreak V3
MicroFreak’s firmware gets an update with three new oscillator modes, unison mode and more presetsRØDE founder and chairman donates $5million to Sydney Festival
“Our artistic communities need assistance now more than ever, and the past 12 months have highlighted just how fragile the industry is"
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With an addictive appetite for partials, saws and plenty more, Rob Papen’s newly updated soft-synth cuts straight to the heart of your mix.Review: iZotope Nectar 3+
iZotope has tweaked its flagship vocal-production suite with some new features – but are they worth the asking price?Review: UVI World Suite 2
In its second incarnation, World Suite 2 adds even more instruments and functionality for composers. With a comprehensive sound set and detailed performance features, has UVI succeeded in creating the ultimate world-encompassing collection?
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We asked you to vote in 13 categories, and our experts have since deliberated on the results. Here are the winners for our Gear of the Year roundup of the ’20s.Gear Of The Year: Best DAW of 2020
Everyone has their favourite, but this DAW certainly has served us best in 2020.Gear Of The Year: Best virtual instrument of 2020
Software developers blow our minds every year with their innovative and expansive virtual instruments. But this one, in particular, made our jaw drop this year.
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- Ableton LiveApple Logic ProAvid Pro ToolsImage-Line FL StudioOther DAWs & TipsPreSonus Studio OneReason Studios
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See what your processors are doing with this free oscilloscope and monitoring plug-in.Harness the power of Grain Delay in Ableton Live
You can achieve mesmerising results with the right application of Live's idiosyncratic audio effectMapping Multisampled Instruments in Logic Pro’s Sampler
Sampler’s new intelligent mapping take the headache out of multisampling. We take a look at the speedier way to transform a folder full of samples into a finished instrument.
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The 10 best websites for free music samples in 2021
We round up some of our favourite sites for fresh, inspiring samples.Iconic Strings: from Bach to Britney – the POPularisation of classic strings
Feeling highly strung about your current project? Fret not! We explore how legendary artists incorporated strings into their work, and show you how similar results can be achieved with Orchestral Tools' LA Sessions.Gift guide 2020: Presents for producers under £150
Whether you’re looking to surprise the producer in your life or give yourself a festive treat, here are some presents to pop under the tree.Cyber Monday 2020: The best software deals for producers
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for your plug-in folder.
- Video
- Magazine
- Podcasts
- News
NAMM 2021: Yamaha’s YC Series introduces the YC73 and YC88
Stepping up from the YC61 are two new keyboards for players who need a little more room for performanceBandcamp opens its vinyl pressing service to independent artists and labels
10,000 slots are available in the platform’s crowdfunded vinyl manufacturing serviceArturia collaborates with Noise Engineering for MicroFreak V3
MicroFreak’s firmware gets an update with three new oscillator modes, unison mode and more presetsRØDE founder and chairman donates $5million to Sydney Festival
“Our artistic communities need assistance now more than ever, and the past 12 months have highlighted just how fragile the industry is"
- Reviews
The Big Review: Modal Electronics Cobalt8
Bristol-based synth pioneer Modal Electronics goes organic with its latest elemental synth series. We test its credentials.Review: Rob Papen Blade 2
With an addictive appetite for partials, saws and plenty more, Rob Papen’s newly updated soft-synth cuts straight to the heart of your mix.Review: iZotope Nectar 3+
iZotope has tweaked its flagship vocal-production suite with some new features – but are they worth the asking price?Review: UVI World Suite 2
In its second incarnation, World Suite 2 adds even more instruments and functionality for composers. With a comprehensive sound set and detailed performance features, has UVI succeeded in creating the ultimate world-encompassing collection?
- Features
Show Off Your Studio: Saycet’s synth shop keeps him calm and creative
Parisian composer and producer Saycet shows us around the shop that became his studio, and shares some tips on finding your soundGear Of The Year 2020: The best DAWs, hardware instruments, monitors and accessories
We asked you to vote in 13 categories, and our experts have since deliberated on the results. Here are the winners for our Gear of the Year roundup of the ’20s.Gear Of The Year: Best DAW of 2020
Everyone has their favourite, but this DAW certainly has served us best in 2020.Gear Of The Year: Best virtual instrument of 2020
Software developers blow our minds every year with their innovative and expansive virtual instruments. But this one, in particular, made our jaw drop this year.
- Tutorials
- Ableton LiveApple Logic ProAvid Pro ToolsImage-Line FL StudioOther DAWs & TipsPreSonus Studio OneReason Studios
Learn how MIDI Humanize can make your virtual instruments sound more realistic
We're not robots, so it's time to stop making robot musicWeekend Workshop: Visualise saturation, clipping and compression
See what your processors are doing with this free oscilloscope and monitoring plug-in.Harness the power of Grain Delay in Ableton Live
You can achieve mesmerising results with the right application of Live's idiosyncratic audio effectMapping Multisampled Instruments in Logic Pro’s Sampler
Sampler’s new intelligent mapping take the headache out of multisampling. We take a look at the speedier way to transform a folder full of samples into a finished instrument.
- Guides
The 10 best websites for free music samples in 2021
We round up some of our favourite sites for fresh, inspiring samples.Iconic Strings: from Bach to Britney – the POPularisation of classic strings
Feeling highly strung about your current project? Fret not! We explore how legendary artists incorporated strings into their work, and show you how similar results can be achieved with Orchestral Tools' LA Sessions.Gift guide 2020: Presents for producers under £150
Whether you’re looking to surprise the producer in your life or give yourself a festive treat, here are some presents to pop under the tree.Cyber Monday 2020: The best software deals for producers
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for your plug-in folder.
- Video
- Magazine
- Podcasts