Latest articles by Matt Mullen
“The Super series knocks politely, but DMNO kicks the door down”: UDO’s DMNO is two synths in one – and one of a kind
DMNO is a new polyphonic, multitimbral hybrid analogue/digital synthesizer from the British manufacturer behind Super 6 and Super Gemini
The making of Enya's Orinoco Flow, the unexpected No. 1 hit that created a New Age superstar
In memory of Enya's longtime producer Nicky Ryan, we take a backwards glance at the ethereal earworm that launched her career
Focusrite releases blue Anniversary Edition of its Scarlett 2i2 interface
This limited-edition version of the 2i2 comes with three additional premium plugins from Sonnox, Softube and Acustica Audio
Reverb wants to help you buy more gear with new Wallet feature
Sellers earn 1% cash back to spend on Reverb when funds from sales are stored in the Reverb Wallet
After 5 years, Spotify streaming returns to DJ software... but there's a catch
Spotify Premium subscribers can now browse and stream Spotify's catalogue using the desktop versions of Rekordbox, Serato and Algoriddim Djay
Teenage Engineering leak appears to reveal dub reggae-themed EP-2350 Riddim Supertone sampler and EP-40 mixer
A spin on the EP-133 K.O. II inspired by Jamaican music, the sampler is joined by a 2-channel DJ mixer and Ting FX microphone
Daphne Oram's centenary celebrated in compilation featuring previously unheard archival material
The album features original compositions based on samples of Oram's work by Cosey Fanni Tutti, Marta Salogni, TAAHLIAH, Arushi Jain and more
Music studio complex opens in former nuclear bunker in The Hague
Subterra has transformed the Cold War-era bunker into a "cultural hub for upcoming and established musical talent"
Teenage Engineering is giving away a free EP-1320 Medieval sampler to anyone that spends $999 in its online store
"'Cause we live in medieval times"
Audio Hertz's Mk.pre emulates the Tascam Portastudio preamp that colours Mk.gee's sought-after guitar tone
Mk.pre is currently on offer at $19
Jacques Greene and Nosaj Thing on the making of their new collaborative project, Verses GT
As two mainstays of modern electronica unite as Verses GT, we hear about the Sequential synths, $20 plugins and Eurorack gems behind their debut full-length project
"The wait is finally over": Spotify finally offers lossless streaming to its Premium subscribers
Premium subscribers in select markets can now stream tracks in up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC
The classic synth heard on the Barbie OST was picked up on Reverb, says Mark Ronson
As the gear marketplace relaunches in the UK with reduced seller fees, Ronson reflects on how Reverb played a part in the making of 2023's biggest movie soundtrack
Minimal Audio drops Formant, a free formant-shifting plugin for creative vocal production
Formant promises "real-time formant-shifting with musical, transparent results"
“I’m a big preset guy. If a preset’s called Fat Bass, there’s a 90% chance it’s actually a fat bass”: Rico Nasty and Benson Boone producer Imad Royal on saving time and staying focused in the studio
In the next episode of Universal Audio's Apollo Creators series, the Grammy-nominated producer/songwriter unpacks his instinct-driven creative process
IK Multimedia upgrades iLoud Precision studio monitors with redesigned hardware and enhanced room correction
The new ARC X software is a free upgrade for all registered owners of iLoud Precision, iLoud Micro Monitor Pro, iLoud MTM MKII, ARC Studio, and ARC 4
"This is really scary": PinkPantheress almost pulled out of Tiny Desk concert after learning she couldn't use Auto-Tune
The NPR show marked the artist's first ever performance without vocal pitch-correction
Warm Audio promises studio-quality sound without the price tag with three new vintage-inspired condenser mics
The WA-87jr, WA-87jr SE and WA-47jr SE feature the same professional capsules as their flagship studio counterparts, at a price that's within reach of bedroom producers
WAVS launches "first-of-its-kind" AI-powered sample discovery tool, AI Sample Finder
Drag and drop sounds from your DAW timeline into WAVS' plugin and search for similar sounds to use in your project
"Just clip on to a leaf and play": Instruo's Pocket Scion is a handheld biofeedback synthesizer that makes music from nature
Designed in partnership with Modern Biology, the device translates biofeedback data from living organisms into evolving generative soundscapes
"This is every last plugin we've ever made": Purafied Audio puts $473 plugin bundle up for $2.38 in response to Guitar Center pricing error
That's a 99% discount
"There is no one better to turn real humans on to new music than other real humans": Bandcamp launches subscribe-to-own music discovery service Clubs
Subscribers will receive a new album each month chosen by notable tastemakers, along with access to exclusive artist interviews and live listening parties
"I look forward to hearing everyone’s interpretation - don’t hold back”: Remix Madonna's Ray of Light and win $12,000 of music gear
Beatport's Global Remix Challenge invites producers to put a spin on the title track of Madonna's Grammy-winning 1998 album
