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Familiarise yourself with some basic concepts, and you'll be up and running with Pro Tools in no time.

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We round up the pick of Reason's Rack Extension dynamics processors.

If you're serious about recording and mixing you need to set a consistent reference level to which you can always return. Our seven‑step guide explains how to do it.

If you need authentic‑sounding robo vocals or a passable imitation of Stephen Hawking, look no further than Roland's VT3.

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Although Guitar Sessions is available as a 5.8GB collection of WAV, REX and Apple Loops files, in this review we are looking...

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Acoustic Guitar is another addition to Ueberschall's impressive collection of sample libraries for their Elastik loop player....

U‑he's Satin is one of the most comprehensive tape simulations yet devised.

SE's first back-electret microphone offers impressive performance at a surprisingly low price.

Get creative with sends and buses in Sonar X3.

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SPL's Crimson combines a high‑quality interface and monitor controller into one conveniently sized box.

An SSL analogue mixer with automation and both DAW and iOS integration — all packed in a 2U rack space. What's not to like?

If recording studios were viewed the same way as wine, 1958 would be seen as an exceptional vintage.

Studio One's Sound Sets are the perfect vehicle for sharing samples and sounds.