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While technology continues to march ahead, the cold reality is that the musical hardware and software available five years ago almost certainly already did everything...
The spotlight turns to Logic’s MIDI features, as we solve a data-merging problem and offer step-by-step advice on automation recording with hardware control.
With its built-in effects, compressors and graphic EQ, this compact console might just be ideal for small-scale live work.
Creating music and sound effects for sophisticated video games such as Mass Effect 3 requires skills not found in film or television — and a lot of hard work.
This month, as well as sorting out a few sonic gremlins, with edits, EQ and other tricks, we aim to draw out more of the ‘moments’ in a track.
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The latest Moogerfooger, offering chorus and flanging, is alluring but not cheap — so is the Cluster Flux worth the bucks?
Most processors in API’s 500‑series format are classic studio tools such as preamps, EQs and compressors — but now a heavyweight champion from the synth world has joined the party.
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It's perfectly possible to use a tremolo arm to make the pitch of your guitar strings drop in real time, and guitarists have...
If you really want a direct connection with your audience, don’t write for TV — get down to your local high street.
The rise of electronic dance music in the States has provided a breath of fresh air to the charts — and a much-needed boost to the music industry.
Intel’s Ivy Bridge processor may be closer than we thought — but does it make sense for musicians?
If you’re not careful, you could find that your Pro Tools HDX upgrade leaves you without your favourite plug-ins...
The bass response in my room is quite variable, with some notes appearing boomy and others being quite weak, but the overall...
I use a lot of orchestral parts (EastWest Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra) in my contemporary songs, and I was wondering whether I should mix them in precisely the same way as the other tracks in my arrangement?
I've always liked Logic's track-icon facility, as having a graphical representation of what sound or instrument is on any...