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The latest DAWs tutorials, guides, reviews and news from our editors at MusicTech, including Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase and more.
- News
Slate Digital drops six free sample packs and two free plug-ins, including the FG-2A
The Black Friday frenzy continues.Black Friday 2020: The best software deals for producers
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for your plug-in folder.Beatport LINK streaming for DJs comes to VR with Tribe XR integration
Mix with the entire Beatport catalogue on virtual decksCherry Audio’s free Surrealistic MG-1 Plus emulates a classic 80s Moog synth
All the features of the Moog Concertmate MG-1 wrapped up in an attractive interface.
- Reviews
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.Review: LiquidSonics Seventh Heaven Professional
Our exploration of LiquidSonics’ oeuvre reaches its celestial summit, as we ascend to seventh heaven.
- 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
Black Friday 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.
- Video
- Magazine
- Podcasts
- News
Slate Digital drops six free sample packs and two free plug-ins, including the FG-2A
The Black Friday frenzy continues.Black Friday 2020: The best software deals for producers
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for your plug-in folder.Beatport LINK streaming for DJs comes to VR with Tribe XR integration
Mix with the entire Beatport catalogue on virtual decksCherry Audio’s free Surrealistic MG-1 Plus emulates a classic 80s Moog synth
All the features of the Moog Concertmate MG-1 wrapped up in an attractive interface.
- Reviews
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.Review: LiquidSonics Seventh Heaven Professional
Our exploration of LiquidSonics’ oeuvre reaches its celestial summit, as we ascend to seventh heaven.
- 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
Black Friday 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.
- Video
- Magazine
- Podcasts
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