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Women’s Audio Mission announces virtual WAMCon 2020
Leslie Ann Jones, Lisa Chamblee and Sylvia Massy are among this year’s keynote speakers.Pytch software gives creatives PR on a subscription basis
Get the knowledge and support for your projects from $15 per month.Roland brings four iconic synths to Zenology with Model Expansions
JX-8P, SH-101, Juno-106 and Jupiter-8 are introduced to Roland Cloud and ZEN-Core systems.Move The Record is helping record stores in the wake of COVID-19
The new initiative comes in association with Dana Ruh and KMA60 Berlin.
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Review: Roland Jupiter X/Xm
Classic synths don’t come more highly prized than the Roland Jupiter 8, and now Roland has re-awakened the slumbering giant. We investigate the updated versions of the king of synthesis.Review: Erica Synths Bassline DB-01
As the Latvian company moves away from the Eurorack modules with which it made its name, we get hands-on with its new bassline machine and ask whether it lives up to the Riga firm’s enviable reputation.Review: Tracktion Waveform Pro 11
It may not yet be a fully fledged alternative to the most popular DAWs but look beyond Waveform’s quirks and you might be surprised by its scope. We launch into its new update.Review: PreSonus Eris E8XT Monitors
Though it’s essential for all studios, finding monitors that can automatically adjust for our often imperfect studio spaces isn’t always easy. With PreSonus’ latest though, look no further.
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Show Off Your Studio: Dusty Kid’s sleek custom-built home studio
Following the rerelease of his seminal debut, A Raver's Diary, Dusty Kid invites us into his home studio and shares the story behind his gear.Barns, breaks and barebones production: Recording Khruangbin’s Mordechai
Out in Burton, Texas, a group of three crate-digging musicians lay down experimental, 70s-inspired sounds with nonchalant producer Steve Christensen and his mobile recording studio.Wehbba: “I’ve shifted from using samples to making every sound from scratch”
Brazilian DJ and producer Wehbba’s latest album showcases not just his brand of layered and hypnotic music but also incorporates a range of field recordings captured at locations around the world. We ask him about the results.Show Off Your Studio: GOOSE’s Safari Studios is where electro dreams take shape
The Belgian electronic rock outfit invites us into their spacious studio and share their creative wisdom.
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- Ableton LiveApple Logic ProAvid Pro ToolsImage-Line FL StudioOther DAWs & TipsPreSonus Studio OneReason Studios
Learn how to enhance your plug-in workflow in Ableton Live
In this video, Liam explains how best to work with third-party plug-ins and the different options and workflows around them.How to build super-warm synth pads in Logic Pro X
The use of studio effects like Chorus and Flange formed a big part of the ‘warmth’ we associated with retro synth pads. Find out what Logic Pro X has to offer.Understand Logic Pro X’s Multimeter plug-in
Jono shows you how to interpret Multimeter's visualisations.Make an 80s super synth rack with DiscoDSP OB-Xd and free effects plug-ins
Tim Cant -Use a selection of free plug-ins to make your lushest synth sounds yet.
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Save on music production gear with these Summer sales
Here’s a quick round-up of some savings you can take advantage of while you’re housebound and making tons of music.The history of trackers
Tim Cant -Few music-sequencing softwares have a history as distinctive as the tracker. With the epochal program now arriving in hardware form, we trace the tracker’s lineage, from its humble 8-bit beginnings to its era-defining rave sounds.Getting set up for remote collaboration: Collaborative Platforms
These websites, platforms and utilities are tailor-made for online collaboration.Getting set up for remote collaboration
You'll be surprised to find there are plenty of ways to work with others without leaving the safety of your home. Here, we put together some tried-and-tested methods to help you get connected.
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- News
Women’s Audio Mission announces virtual WAMCon 2020
Leslie Ann Jones, Lisa Chamblee and Sylvia Massy are among this year’s keynote speakers.Pytch software gives creatives PR on a subscription basis
Get the knowledge and support for your projects from $15 per month.Roland brings four iconic synths to Zenology with Model Expansions
JX-8P, SH-101, Juno-106 and Jupiter-8 are introduced to Roland Cloud and ZEN-Core systems.Move The Record is helping record stores in the wake of COVID-19
The new initiative comes in association with Dana Ruh and KMA60 Berlin.
- Reviews
Review: Roland Jupiter X/Xm
Classic synths don’t come more highly prized than the Roland Jupiter 8, and now Roland has re-awakened the slumbering giant. We investigate the updated versions of the king of synthesis.Review: Erica Synths Bassline DB-01
As the Latvian company moves away from the Eurorack modules with which it made its name, we get hands-on with its new bassline machine and ask whether it lives up to the Riga firm’s enviable reputation.Review: Tracktion Waveform Pro 11
It may not yet be a fully fledged alternative to the most popular DAWs but look beyond Waveform’s quirks and you might be surprised by its scope. We launch into its new update.Review: PreSonus Eris E8XT Monitors
Though it’s essential for all studios, finding monitors that can automatically adjust for our often imperfect studio spaces isn’t always easy. With PreSonus’ latest though, look no further.
- Features
Show Off Your Studio: Dusty Kid’s sleek custom-built home studio
Following the rerelease of his seminal debut, A Raver's Diary, Dusty Kid invites us into his home studio and shares the story behind his gear.Barns, breaks and barebones production: Recording Khruangbin’s Mordechai
Out in Burton, Texas, a group of three crate-digging musicians lay down experimental, 70s-inspired sounds with nonchalant producer Steve Christensen and his mobile recording studio.Wehbba: “I’ve shifted from using samples to making every sound from scratch”
Brazilian DJ and producer Wehbba’s latest album showcases not just his brand of layered and hypnotic music but also incorporates a range of field recordings captured at locations around the world. We ask him about the results.Show Off Your Studio: GOOSE’s Safari Studios is where electro dreams take shape
The Belgian electronic rock outfit invites us into their spacious studio and share their creative wisdom.
- Tutorials
- Ableton LiveApple Logic ProAvid Pro ToolsImage-Line FL StudioOther DAWs & TipsPreSonus Studio OneReason Studios
Learn how to enhance your plug-in workflow in Ableton Live
In this video, Liam explains how best to work with third-party plug-ins and the different options and workflows around them.How to build super-warm synth pads in Logic Pro X
The use of studio effects like Chorus and Flange formed a big part of the ‘warmth’ we associated with retro synth pads. Find out what Logic Pro X has to offer.Understand Logic Pro X’s Multimeter plug-in
Jono shows you how to interpret Multimeter's visualisations.Make an 80s super synth rack with DiscoDSP OB-Xd and free effects plug-ins
Tim Cant -Use a selection of free plug-ins to make your lushest synth sounds yet.
- Guides
Save on music production gear with these Summer sales
Here’s a quick round-up of some savings you can take advantage of while you’re housebound and making tons of music.The history of trackers
Tim Cant -Few music-sequencing softwares have a history as distinctive as the tracker. With the epochal program now arriving in hardware form, we trace the tracker’s lineage, from its humble 8-bit beginnings to its era-defining rave sounds.Getting set up for remote collaboration: Collaborative Platforms
These websites, platforms and utilities are tailor-made for online collaboration.Getting set up for remote collaboration
You'll be surprised to find there are plenty of ways to work with others without leaving the safety of your home. Here, we put together some tried-and-tested methods to help you get connected.
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