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Lexicon are synonymous with high‑end reverb, but also make versatile multi‑effects units. Now they’ve spun off the delays, pitch‑shift algorithms and special effects from their PCM boxes into a new plug‑in bundle.
Arturia have pointed their considerable modelling experience at recreating a ‘60s classic.
Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly is one of the most ambitious hip-hop albums of recent years. Derek Ali was Lamar’s right-hand man during its making.
The second in our four-part series deconstructs funk licks, discusses the implications of using live players and explains how to get more expression and feel into your sampled brass arrangements.
Few countries in the world can boast a musical heritage as rich as that of Cuba.
Most mic bundles economise on their included models, but Audix’s BandPack series features some of their leading designs. John Gatski takes a look.
Is EHX’s latest pedal perfect for guitarists who want to pull out all the stops?
EastWest’s intriguing reverb plug‑in aims to breathe new life into convolution technology.
Korg have realised some of the sonic expansion potential of their Triton keyboards and module by releasing a number of PCM sample expansion boards. Simon Trask, who reviewed the Triton Rack for SOS a few months ago, listens to what they have to offer...
Detroit and Motown: two names that both evoke a rich musical heritage and still continue to provide a major...
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Korg already have an enviable track record for making high-quality apps, but in Gadget they've made their most serious step yet towards full music production.
As we saw last month, sampling is really just a form of digital recording, but to use short recordings to emulate real instruments, you soon need to understand new concepts like multisampling, looping, and velocity switching. We explain all...
When a mix project takes you out of your comfort zone, it’s vital to know that you can trust what you’re hearing.
Need to give your productions a shot in the arm? Here are 10 ways to make a beat in Logic Pro X.
Save time and effort with these power-user techniques for Sonar.
Max Richter combines chamber music with ambient recordings, spoken-word pieces and experimental electronica, creating a distinctive and beautiful blend of the traditional and the futuristic.