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- News
Win prizes from Audient, MusicTech and more in ‘Just Create’ competition
Over £2000 worth of prizes are up for grabs over the next two weeksDo you dare tackle MusicTech’s 30-Day Production Challenge?
New Instagram challenge invites you to try a different approach each day to stay inspired.Point Blank Track Breakdown: Todd Terje – Inspector Norse
Ski Oakenfull builds up the famous bouncy beat from the bottom, showing you how he does it every step of the way.Songstats is a nifty tool that lets artists track their progress
Get realtime updates on analytics from mainstream music services
- Reviews
Vintage Rewind: Roland TR-808
It may be one of the most iconic drum machines of all time but is this trailblazer still a recommended purchase?Review: Warm Audio Bus-Comp
Recreating the classic tones of yesteryear is fast becoming a hallmark of this hot Texas company. Will its new take on vintage mix-bus compression receive a warm welcome or a frosty reception?Review: Universal Audio Apollo Twin X
With its well-regarded DSP-loaded interfaces getting more compact, UA is primed to launch the Apollo Twin X straight into your home studio. Standby for ignition.Review: Austrian Audio Hi-X55
The Viennese brand’s OC-series microphones were remarkable. Can the company’s first foray into the headphone world maintain its reputation?
- Features
Vintage Rewind: Roland TR-808
It may be one of the most iconic drum machines of all time but is this trailblazer still a recommended purchase?Dr Packer shares his top remix tips: “A lazy edit doesn’t lend the track any identity”
We catch up with the good doctor to talk production, studio life in Australia and more.Joe Ford on finding his sound with Cubase 4 and topping the Beatport charts
From Slipknot and drum kits to slipmats and drum ’n’ bass, Joe Ford explains how he made the move from metal enthusiast to acclaimed in-the-box producer and DJShow Off Your Studio: Former NBA star Rony Seikaly’s musical man cave
The house producer and DJ focuses on what works for him and has a studio that gives him maximum comfort.
- Tutorials
Point Blank Track Breakdown: Todd Terje – Inspector Norse
Ski Oakenfull builds up the famous bouncy beat from the bottom, showing you how he does it every step of the way.Learn how to turn your audio clips into MIDI instruments in Ableton Live 10
Using the three Convert modes, you can take a section of a sample and play it back with your own sounds.Create a complex multisample instrument from sounds around the house
With all this time spent indoors, here's a way to make a unique sounding instrument without ever going out.Become an exporting expert on Logic Pro X
Jono Buchanan shows us the best practices to follow when bouncing out finished projects to avoid errors in the audio file.
- Guides
Best free mobile apps for music-making
Need a moment away from your computer? These apps will keep you inspired.Sound for the screen: 5 essential toolkits for sound design
Here are some useful tools to aid you in crafting the perfect soundscape.Sound for the screen: 5 essential cinematic sample libraries
Here are some tools to get you started on your film composing journey.
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- News
Win prizes from Audient, MusicTech and more in ‘Just Create’ competition
Over £2000 worth of prizes are up for grabs over the next two weeksDo you dare tackle MusicTech’s 30-Day Production Challenge?
New Instagram challenge invites you to try a different approach each day to stay inspired.Point Blank Track Breakdown: Todd Terje – Inspector Norse
Ski Oakenfull builds up the famous bouncy beat from the bottom, showing you how he does it every step of the way.Songstats is a nifty tool that lets artists track their progress
Get realtime updates on analytics from mainstream music services
- Reviews
Vintage Rewind: Roland TR-808
It may be one of the most iconic drum machines of all time but is this trailblazer still a recommended purchase?Review: Warm Audio Bus-Comp
Recreating the classic tones of yesteryear is fast becoming a hallmark of this hot Texas company. Will its new take on vintage mix-bus compression receive a warm welcome or a frosty reception?Review: Universal Audio Apollo Twin X
With its well-regarded DSP-loaded interfaces getting more compact, UA is primed to launch the Apollo Twin X straight into your home studio. Standby for ignition.Review: Austrian Audio Hi-X55
The Viennese brand’s OC-series microphones were remarkable. Can the company’s first foray into the headphone world maintain its reputation?
- Features
Vintage Rewind: Roland TR-808
It may be one of the most iconic drum machines of all time but is this trailblazer still a recommended purchase?Dr Packer shares his top remix tips: “A lazy edit doesn’t lend the track any identity”
We catch up with the good doctor to talk production, studio life in Australia and more.Joe Ford on finding his sound with Cubase 4 and topping the Beatport charts
From Slipknot and drum kits to slipmats and drum ’n’ bass, Joe Ford explains how he made the move from metal enthusiast to acclaimed in-the-box producer and DJShow Off Your Studio: Former NBA star Rony Seikaly’s musical man cave
The house producer and DJ focuses on what works for him and has a studio that gives him maximum comfort.
- Tutorials
Point Blank Track Breakdown: Todd Terje – Inspector Norse
Ski Oakenfull builds up the famous bouncy beat from the bottom, showing you how he does it every step of the way.Learn how to turn your audio clips into MIDI instruments in Ableton Live 10
Using the three Convert modes, you can take a section of a sample and play it back with your own sounds.Create a complex multisample instrument from sounds around the house
With all this time spent indoors, here's a way to make a unique sounding instrument without ever going out.Become an exporting expert on Logic Pro X
Jono Buchanan shows us the best practices to follow when bouncing out finished projects to avoid errors in the audio file.
- Guides
Best free mobile apps for music-making
Need a moment away from your computer? These apps will keep you inspired.Sound for the screen: 5 essential toolkits for sound design
Here are some useful tools to aid you in crafting the perfect soundscape.Sound for the screen: 5 essential cinematic sample libraries
Here are some tools to get you started on your film composing journey.
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