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Download 1.4GB of 80s synth sounds for free in IK Multimedia’s Grab a Synth Giveaway
You’ll also get a 15% discount on the new UNO Synth ProTeenage Engineering to lead design for London consumer tech brand, Nothing
The collaboration begins with a pair of wireless earbuds.Aston Microphones acquired by Behringer parent Music Tribe
"Aston Microphones has clearly stood out because of its world-class brand, leading innovation and first-class team of people"Some UK nightclubs to undergo trial reopening with volunteers in April
A full reopening could happen as early as 21 June.
- Reviews
Review: EVO Start Recording Bundle
There are plenty of recording bundles out there, but this might just be the easiest to use.Review: EarFun Free Pro
Touted as the world’s smallest ANC earbuds, are these really worthy of ‘Pro’ status?Review: Synchro Arts VocAlign Ultra
The human voice rarely produces the same sound twice, so we edit endlessly to achieve 'almost-the-same' doubles. VocAlign Ultra proposes we spend less time doing so.Review: Tom Wolfe Premier Collection
Finding the right cinematic sounds for your next project could catapult your music to the first division. We avoid relegation by booking a place in the Premier league.
- Features
Why does everyone hate your new song? Blame evolution
The evolution of the human brain may be to blame for your tracks failing to impress others, even if you’ve slaved over them for months.Sarathy Korwar on award wins and uniting sonic worlds through defiance
Melding traditional Indian classical with freeform jazz and electronica, producer and composer Sarathy Korwar explores what it means to be Indian in a UK, and how he wants to soundtrack a united utopia.Show Off Your Studio: Dot’s Sun Valley studio is an alpine retreat from the city
Learn why the producer and label owner made 75 tracks in 50 days for her new album and how a SZA collaboration happened over SoundCloudThe Anchoress on The Art of Losing
Artist, producer and multi-instrumentalist Catherine Anne Davies explains why she values craft over inspiration, deliberately degrades signals and how she made her long-awaited second Anchoress album.
- Tutorials
- Ableton LiveApple Logic ProAvid Pro ToolsImage-Line FL StudioOther DAWs & TipsPreSonus Studio OneReason Studios
Become a master of FL Studio’s Piano Roll
Learn everything you need to know about FL Studio's MIDI and score editor.Make subs that cut through on small speakers
Explore psychoacoustic tricks to make your subs sound like they’re making the room shake.Find out how and when to use Logic Pro’s Bitcrusher effect
Bitcrushing reduces the quality of your audio, which can be a useful creative weapon in the right hands.Learn how to expand your musical ideas with Cubase’s MIDI editing tools
There are plenty of tools available to start experimenting with your new parts in Cubase.
- Guides
Best drum machines to buy in 2021: 10 best drum machines under $400
Our picks for the best drum machines and samplers designed for beat-makingBest sample packs of the month: February 2021
We round up an eclectic bunch of loop packs and share an ever-growing free sample resource.Best freeware of the month: February 2021
Sometimes you don’t need to spend the earth to get great software. We’ve scoured the internet for our pick of the months best freeware synths, instruments, processors and effects.The best audio interfaces to buy in 2021: 10 best interfaces under $200
These interfaces let you get started with recording as quickly and cheaply as possible.
- Video
- Podcasts
- Free Samples