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Is there more to the latest version of Reason than a pretty face?
Physical modelling is continuing to develop with increases in DSP power. Dave Shapton ponders the possibilities for future music technology applications, and also sees trouble on the Firewire horizon...
For Jonathan Wilson, the quality of recorded music peaked in late-'70s LA. His own production career has been a quest to scale the same heights.
Audio networking looks set to be the next big thing — but will it make your music better?
Reviews/appraisals of the latest sample CDs: PCP-80 Electric Grand 5* • Solo Strings 5* • Tool Shed Percussion 5* • Woodwind Collection Expanded Edition 4*
While the sampling world has warmly embraced the drive towards superb sonics, Dagenham-based Worsesounds have made their mark with cheap-but-cheerless sound libraries aimed at the undiscerning...
Propellerhead’s Rack Extension Shop is filling up with tempting goodies...
As the ’60s came to a close, Marvin Gaye was forced to ask some serious questions about the world as he found it; the result was the sublimely soulful piece of social commentary, ‘What’s Going On’.
Is Bitwig Studio's fresh take on clip-based music production different enough to tempt users away from established rivals?
Can Cakewalk's radical rethink of the DAW user interface tempt users of competing products into the Sonar fold — without alienating existing fans?
Our in-depth buyers guide takes you through the world of brass sample libraries and virtual instruments aimed at pop and rock production.
If you find conventional DAWs intimidatingly complex or unaffordable, Tracktion could be the perfect alternative.
Shure’s assault on the headphone market continues, as they follow up their closed-back models with this flagship open-back design.
It looks like something that should be plugged into a games console, but Inspired Instruments’ You Rock Guitar just might be the MIDI guitar controller you’ve always wanted!
In the 1980s and early '90s, with Yamaha's help, Korg expanded dramatically, producing some of the first affordable digital recorders and physical-modelling instruments. But it was their world-class synths, such as the M1 and Wavestation, that made them the company they are today...
This is the first in a new series of libraries for Tonehammer, relying on field and instrument recordings instead of synthesizers.
With a bit of hard work to counter unwanted masking effects and muddiness, everything becomes clear...
This combination of preamp and Auto‑Tune processor could be just the thing for adding a radio‑friendly sheen to your live performances.
What Windows music software works well with multi-touch screens, and what feels a bit out of touch? Find out in our in-depth guide.