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A little over three years ago, I wrote a leader column pointing out the pitfalls of relying on plug-in presets,...
Explore some creative uses for Live’s Device Racks.
Ultrabeat isn't just a drum machine: it's great for tempo-synced effects.
***** 5/5 Stars. Lost Tapes Vol 1 is the first release from UK-based Freshtone Samples. The library's title derives from the efforts to catch the authentic sound and vibe of the 1960s and 1970s era...
This month, we figure out how to pack some much-needed punch into an interesting instrumental track.
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Big Fish Audio use the words "storm”, "explosive”, "raw”, ”roaring”, "power” and "fire” to help describe the guitar sounds of...
Sony's latest entry-level NLE has plenty of editing power to help you cut your music videos quickly, and for very little cash.
There have been plenty of Leslie emulators over the years, but is the Ventilator the one that finally nails ‘that’ sound?
Neve’s venerable 1073 preamp and equaliser are both now available in API’s popular ‘Lunchbox’ format. Were they worth waiting for?
Mouse-free, wallet-friendly groove production is the order of the day as Native Instruments miniaturise their Maschine.
Huge, elaborate orchestral sample libraries are all the rage right now, but for more modest requirements and lower budgets, Session Strings Pro could be just the ticket.
Unless you’ve worked in today’s television business, you can’t hope to understand the true meaning of job satisfaction.
Franchises like the X Factor, and Dr Dre's new range of headphones, show that consumer tactics may have a role to play in the world of pro audio.
When it comes to recording, this might just be the most versatile valve guitar amp we’ve seen...
Keeping your music PC hooked up to the Internet, with security software active, has a surprisingly small impact on performance...
Alan Tubbs reviews the Cakewalk Z3TA+ 2.1 plug-in for PC VST, Sam Inglis takes a look at the Dada Life Sausage Fattener plug-in for Mac AU & VST and Windows VST as well as the Waves The King's Microphones plug-in for Mac AU, Mac & PC VST & RTAS.
Pitch-correction plug-ins are the key to the current trend for weird vocal effects. Here’s how to achieve them in Pro Tools.
I recently spent €4000 on professionally designed and installed acoustic design and treatment. I then spent a further €4000 on...