Latest articles by Si Truss
NI releases its first proper mixing controller since 2019, but does it have anything new to offer?
Soma’s new desktop effect aims to be an ‘all-in-one creative companion’ for synths, guitars and more
In our latest video tutorial, we explore how to use Live generative MIDI tools and hardware-inspired sequencers to create riffs and patterns
Roland’s flagship drum machine is its first in 40 years to offer analogue sounds – but that’s only part of the story
Ball had recently finished work on a new Soft Cell album alongside bandmate Marc Almond
AlphaTheta teams up with Native Instruments and Algoriddim to launch a new cross-platform format for DJ software and hardware
NI's new beginner-friendly DJ application has “everything you need to DJ with none of the complexity”
The producer, DJ and founder of one of the UK's most respected underground labels revisits a 2012 release to explore what he's learned in 15 years of releasing house and techno
“We went to the Hit Factory in New York, which was 10 or 15 grand a day. I preferred the mixdowns that I did in my bedroom in Watford”
Let’s explore how Live’s MIDI effects can help us write better progressions
Confused about where to start with compressors and dynamics effects? We'll guide you through the essential features and settings
The two-channel controller for Traktor Pro 4 combines entry-level accessibility with some neat functionality for more advanced users
Roland’s latest drum machine looks great – and its ‘80s inspirations are undisputed classics – but can we agree we now have enough X0X emulations?
With massively upgraded power, expressive pads and new sequencing tools, Akai’s latest MPC is a DAW-in-a-box powerhouse
Telepathic Instruments' chord-generating mini-synth will ship on Friday 10 October
Roland's new flagship beat machine also offers stereo-sampling, loop slicing, probability sequencing and much more
We revisit Ableton's mini standalone sketchpad following 12 months of refinements and firmware updates
As she releases her album Here & Now on Hospital Records, the genre-hopping UK producer tells us why embracing DnB has been 'the ultimate learning curve'
How AI tech worked alongside vintage studio gear to create The Collapse of Everything
With automatic multi-sampling capabilities, deep sequencing and flexible track routing, Tonverk could become your new studio centrepiece
The CDJ-3000X promises “expanded connectivity, extraordinary reliability and sound quality that surpasses the CDJ-3000”
Design analogue-style synth sounds on the go with the latest updates for Ableton’s iOS app and hardware sketchpad
The latest version of iZotope’s mastering suite claims to be more intelligent than ever
