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If you mix rock, punk, or anything that needs to sound big and forward, you know why API gear has […]…
→ Continue“If you’re using Splice packs, you’re using other people’s sounds… that’s no different, in my mind. The hypocrisy in the industry is insane…” says the house leg…
→ ContinueVital launched in 2020 and immediately stood out because the free tier isn’t a stripped-down demo, it’s a fully functional […]…
→ ContinueA good vocal effect does not always need to make the singer sound bigger, brighter, or cleaner. Sometimes the more […]…
→ ContinueExpert producer, instrumentalist, and vocalist Lyncs makes an indie pop demo out of nothing but the objects and prompts within our box.…
→ ContinueUniversal Audio’s Volt series quickly became a favorite for its Vintage Preamp mode and built-in 1176-style compressor. Now, Mitch Gallagher takes us through th…
→ Continue“I’m a real advocate of limitations. You can actually be more creative by using one piece of gear for a year and really getting to know it.” The post Is too muc…
→ ContinueBoasting 64 RGB-backlit pads, plus a suite of controls for navigating FL Studio. The post Meet the FLpad – a Novation 8×8 grid controller designed specific…
→ ContinueCheck out jobs from Cirque du Soleil, Roland, QSC, and more The post Job openings in music tech this month: Las Vegas theater productions, analogue experience c…
→ ContinueAfter a long hot summer, we’ve found some great plugin deals so you can get creative while staying warm indoors. The post All of the best deals on Plugin Boutiq…
→ ContinueSequencer plugins do far more than tell notes when to play. They can trigger, time, repeat, randomize, and reshape musical […]…
→ ContinueNoise removal for vocals has been a genuinely difficult problem in mixing and post-production for a long time. Gate-based approaches […]…
→ ContinueWatch Phoenix James and Abner Dennis break down their Ableton Live session for James' lead single "Hold On."…
→ ContinueThe company's previous CEO, Meng Ru Kuok, will stay with the company as executive chairman. The post BandLab Technologies appoints new CEO, Ivan Chen appeared f…
→ ContinueThe massive event will return to Los Angeles on 20-21 October. The post GamesSoundCon 2026: Your chance to network with the composers for Call of Duty, Assassin…
→ ContinueGet started producing with a familiar UI and an impressively wide range of functions. The post Arturia releases Pigments Play, a slimmed-down free version of it…
→ ContinueWhile these can’t connect to a DJ mixer running Technics’ historic turntables, they were designed to maintain the same level of audio excellence. The post Techn…
→ ContinueOne tool is the clear winner for pre-recording a mix or playlist, but it's a ubiquitous DAW that'll give you the most meticulous control when creating your mixe…
→ ContinueFM synthesis is one of those techniques that can sound complicated on paper but becomes much more useful once you […]…
→ ContinueIn this video, Jordan Houghton breaks down his top five electric guitars for worship. From the versatile switching of his PRS to the surprising modern tones of …
→ ContinueIt's the third collaboration between Spitifre and BT, following Phobos and Polaris in 2017 and 2022, respectively. The post Spitfire Audio once again teams up w…
→ ContinueGuitar Rig 7 Pro has maintained its position in the amp simulation market through a combination of component count, routing […]…
→ ContinueHazel takes us into her fantasy studio, somewhere in Norway between the forest and the mountains…with its own tiled reverb chamber The post My Forever Studio: H…
→ ContinueWhen it comes to transitions, I usually find that the hard part is not adding a filter or throwing some […]…
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