- News
UA rebrands Arrow as Apollo Solo, debuts USB version
Thunderbolt and USB versions of the interface are available for Mac and Windows.Waves’ WRC WiFi Stage Router is shipping now, despite a severe lack of live gigs
The wireless router would be ideal for on-stage environments – if there were any.Erica Synths’ Fusion System II gets a younger sibling with Das Klein Fusion
The fully analogue vacuum tube-based modular synth packs in five modulesSymphonic Acoustics Dual 8V monitors boast huge sound in a small package
The 13-inch speakers ship with a curated selection of power and DSP options
- Reviews
Review: Kali Audio IN-8 monitors
California-based Kali Audio has impacted the monitoring world in a big way since arriving on the scene in 2018. We test the company’s claim that its latest offerings reveal hyper-realistic detail.Review: PSP Audioware OldTimerMB
Venerated old analogue compressors are still used in professional mastering houses and fawned over by gear aficionados. But what if you could get their oft-parroted attributes in a simple plug-in?Review: In Session Audio Drumatic Creator
This dramatic drum ensemble can help you add climactic percussion to your soundtrack and an intense pulse to your rhythm tracks.Review: iZotope Stutter Edit 2
This new and expanded multi-effects glitch plug-in by BT and iZotope lets you execute m-m-mind-bending modulations at the push of a button.
- Features
Vintage Rewind: Theremin
What do Robert Moog, Bernard Herrmann, The Beach Boys and a Russian physicist called Leon have in common? The answer is blowing in the ether.Show Off Your Studio: NZCA LINES’ retro sampler setup
With the release of his album Pure Luxury, UK indie disco artist NZCA Lines invites us into his studio and shows us what gear sparks magic.How Soulwax used the esoteric EMS Synthi 100 to make their latest record
Stephen and David Dewaele of electronic rockers Soulwax have dedicated their lives to unearthing, mixing and spreading the sounds of the future. We catch up with the brothers to learn more about their music and methods, and their latest project: a celebration of the rare EMS Synthi 100 synthesiser.Show Off Your Studio: Tobtok’s stripped-back Swedish sanctuary
Accumulating well over 300 million streams on his cleanly produced house tracks, you'd think Tobtok's space was filled with expensive artefacts. Well, guess again.
- Tutorials
- Ableton LiveApple Logic ProAvid Pro ToolsImage-Line FL StudioOther DAWs & TipsPreSonus Studio OneReason Studios
Programming drums with Logic’s new step sequencer
Apple has stepped up its beat-making abilities with Logic Pro X 10.5, with the new Step Sequencer making it much easier to build barnstorming grooves.Learn how to navigate Logic Pro X quickly with these key commands
Don't let your track come to a halt because of a sluggish workflow. Speed it up with these tips.Weekend Workshop: Make your first sounds with Surge, the open-source supersynth
Tim Cant -Program some righteous Reeses with the most potent freeware synth around.Make the most of Ableton Live’s Sampler
Get your head around how to manipulate your samples, share them with collaborators and make your sampled drums sound clean – and dirty.
- Guides
10 of the best freeware soft synths
We round up the most useful and interesting software synths that won’t cost you a penny.The best mics to buy in 2020: 16 best vocal microphones
Choose the right microphone for capturing exceptional vocal performances.How to create perfect vocals
Vocals are fundamental to the success of any track. So it’s important that engineers understand how best to record them and embed them into a mix. We break down the technicalities, from mic placement and effects applications to DAW drudgery, to help you make your voice heard.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.
- Video
- Magazine
- Podcasts
- News
UA rebrands Arrow as Apollo Solo, debuts USB version
Thunderbolt and USB versions of the interface are available for Mac and Windows.Waves’ WRC WiFi Stage Router is shipping now, despite a severe lack of live gigs
The wireless router would be ideal for on-stage environments – if there were any.Erica Synths’ Fusion System II gets a younger sibling with Das Klein Fusion
The fully analogue vacuum tube-based modular synth packs in five modulesSymphonic Acoustics Dual 8V monitors boast huge sound in a small package
The 13-inch speakers ship with a curated selection of power and DSP options
- Reviews
Review: Kali Audio IN-8 monitors
California-based Kali Audio has impacted the monitoring world in a big way since arriving on the scene in 2018. We test the company’s claim that its latest offerings reveal hyper-realistic detail.Review: PSP Audioware OldTimerMB
Venerated old analogue compressors are still used in professional mastering houses and fawned over by gear aficionados. But what if you could get their oft-parroted attributes in a simple plug-in?Review: In Session Audio Drumatic Creator
This dramatic drum ensemble can help you add climactic percussion to your soundtrack and an intense pulse to your rhythm tracks.Review: iZotope Stutter Edit 2
This new and expanded multi-effects glitch plug-in by BT and iZotope lets you execute m-m-mind-bending modulations at the push of a button.
- Features
Vintage Rewind: Theremin
What do Robert Moog, Bernard Herrmann, The Beach Boys and a Russian physicist called Leon have in common? The answer is blowing in the ether.Show Off Your Studio: NZCA LINES’ retro sampler setup
With the release of his album Pure Luxury, UK indie disco artist NZCA Lines invites us into his studio and shows us what gear sparks magic.How Soulwax used the esoteric EMS Synthi 100 to make their latest record
Stephen and David Dewaele of electronic rockers Soulwax have dedicated their lives to unearthing, mixing and spreading the sounds of the future. We catch up with the brothers to learn more about their music and methods, and their latest project: a celebration of the rare EMS Synthi 100 synthesiser.Show Off Your Studio: Tobtok’s stripped-back Swedish sanctuary
Accumulating well over 300 million streams on his cleanly produced house tracks, you'd think Tobtok's space was filled with expensive artefacts. Well, guess again.
- Tutorials
- Ableton LiveApple Logic ProAvid Pro ToolsImage-Line FL StudioOther DAWs & TipsPreSonus Studio OneReason Studios
Programming drums with Logic’s new step sequencer
Apple has stepped up its beat-making abilities with Logic Pro X 10.5, with the new Step Sequencer making it much easier to build barnstorming grooves.Learn how to navigate Logic Pro X quickly with these key commands
Don't let your track come to a halt because of a sluggish workflow. Speed it up with these tips.Weekend Workshop: Make your first sounds with Surge, the open-source supersynth
Tim Cant -Program some righteous Reeses with the most potent freeware synth around.Make the most of Ableton Live’s Sampler
Get your head around how to manipulate your samples, share them with collaborators and make your sampled drums sound clean – and dirty.
- Guides
10 of the best freeware soft synths
We round up the most useful and interesting software synths that won’t cost you a penny.The best mics to buy in 2020: 16 best vocal microphones
Choose the right microphone for capturing exceptional vocal performances.How to create perfect vocals
Vocals are fundamental to the success of any track. So it’s important that engineers understand how best to record them and embed them into a mix. We break down the technicalities, from mic placement and effects applications to DAW drudgery, to help you make your voice heard.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.
- Video
- Magazine
- Podcasts
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