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Ethernet-based audio interfaces seem set to be the next big thing in digital audio, and forward-looking manufacturers Focusrite are getting in on the ground floor.

Fifty years after their first hit, the duo who discovered Blondie, the Ramones, Talking Heads and Madonna are still producing great new acts.

These compact speakers approach the performance of HK’s higher-end systems, but at a surprisingly modest price point.

Cochlear implants help the profoundly deaf experience sound. But can users overcome the limitations of the technology to understand music?

As loudness standards evolve, so we need new metering plug-ins. Izotope’s suite covers all the bases.

Would you hire a mixer who doesn’t believe in panning? The Lumineers did — and were rewarded with a hit album.

Miniature controller keyboards can be incredibly useful for making music on location. The new Korg MicroKey family of velocity...

Want a forward-sounding mic, something with a vintage character, or a more neutral tonality? With the Atlantis, you can have all three...


Whether you’re a performer or an engineer, these simple feedback-reducing tips should ensure your gigs remain free from squeaks and howl-rounds!

Live 9 has been a long time coming, but, along with Ableton’s new Push controller, has the potential to revolutionise music-making.

Often overlooked, EXS24 is a very valuable feature of Logic. So why and how should we be using it?

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German manufacturers Microtech Gefell share origins with Neumann and make some of the best mics currently available. Does that pedigree come through in their first preamp?

As he gets to grips with another reader’s track, our mix engineer shows that distortion can often be as useful as EQ in sculpting sound sources.
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NI’s Session Horns forsakes the cinematic to focus on a real-world brass section that’s well suited to pop and rock music.

It’s time media composers stood up for themselves — and their art.

Miami has long been a popular recording destination — and not only for the weather...