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Is it just me or have today's software GUI designers been turned by the dark side?
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Is it just me or have today's software GUI designers been turned by the dark side?

Trouble finding your groove? Come with us as we dive into Live's Groove Pool...

Everyone must have seen those wooden pedals that guitar players stomp on to create a pseudo kick...

Discover untold creative possibilities with Logic's powerful new MIDI plug-ins.

It's clear where its inspiration lies, but is MFB's 'Analoger Drumcomputer' equal to fabled Roland machines of yore?

I'd normally be very sceptical if somebody said they'd come up with an all-analogue pedal-sized preamp that could emulate not only the tonal coloration but also the power stage harmonic characteristics of a particular valve amplifier

A reader's carefully crafted symphonic synth epic gets the SOS mix makeover treatment.
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Making a good living from music isn't as hard as they say. Getting people to believe that you make a good living from music can be impossible.

Audio networking looks set to be the next big thing — but will it make your music better?


If you rely on Pro Tools, it's worth taking steps to avoid RSI.

Swiss company PSI combine traditional and modern design practices to deliver a monitor that is both powerful and extremely revealing.

Can you offer any suggestions for which type of microphone to use to record a ...

Prices for former top-of-the-line hardware samplers are ridiculously cheap these days. Emu...

As far as I can see, if the noise and distortion figures are adequately low, the only obvious difference between microphones must be in the frequency response.

The effects of recording to tape seem to be very subtle, with the so-called 'warmth' appearing to be largely due to the soft-saturation characteristics of the tape itself and other non-linear components in the signal chain.

The third instalment in Quantum Leap's Stormdrum series explores the private percussion collection of a legendary American drummer.

Understanding Reason's Patch Browser can help you to work faster and more efficiently.

Rock Classics is a further release in Ueberschall's Elastik-based loop library series.