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Novation’s iconic Launchpad controller was a genre-defining product for Ableton Live performance. The 8x8 grid of...

Using pencil and paper to write down music may seem outdated in this digital age, yet it retains a hands-on immediacy unrivalled by conventional notation software. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a system that combines the advantages of both? Enter StaffPad, an app which lets you write music with a pen directly on screen...

Arturia have revived a classic string synth in software, and the result is the Solina V.

Don’t be fooled by its size — this diminutive 100W amp packs a serious punch.

The Lead A1 aims to condense the most playable elements of the Nord keyboard range into a single instrument.

Cubase 8 can help you experiment with different chords and voicings to fake a good performance.

While we’ve all been sitting waiting for the next big thing in studio recording, there’s been a quiet but very significant revolution going on literally beneath our feet in the world of effect pedals.

Electro-Harmonix have always had a good reputation for their pitch-shift effects. How does their latest one compare?

The Faderfox SC4 combines a capable MIDI controller with a step sequencer in one compact box.


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.

KRK’s distinctive–looking Rokits have long been popular in home studios. How does the newest generation fare?

Kush Audio have a knack of making forward-looking products that exude vintage vibe — and this remarkable compressor is no exception.

After last month’s Leader column outlining the difference between products we’re asked to buy and products we actually need, I realised I’d missed out the really big one.

Many gear manufacturers offer courses in using their equipment, but what should you expect to gain from them, and what do they offer the seasoned live-sound veteran?

We get to grips with Live’s deceptively powerful Analog synth.

Take greater advantage of Drum Machine Designer in Logic Pro X by customising Smart Controls.

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One of the world’s most highly regarded mic-preamp designs is now available to go.

The ability to take criticism is a vital skill for the media composer. The ability to make sense of it is much harder to learn.