Spitfire Audio shifts gears with Trinz Colours PST, a new drill sample library
It’s the first release from its Quality Music Freak division
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Artiphon’s pocket-sized Orba, a synth, looper and MIDI controller, can now be used to create “musical selfies”
Expect to see videos created with the Orbacam app all over social media soon
Roland’s free TR-8S and TR-6S editor lets you dive deeper into your drum machine than ever before
A software editor that could enable you to get more out of your hardware
Spectrasonics hasn’t released Omnisphere 3, but it has built some Sonic Extensions
Four new themed instruments for Omnisphere 2
Roland releases Zentracker, a free multitrack audio recording app for iOS and Android
“Recording music doesn’t have to be complicated,” says Roland
Decking out your studio with acoustic treatment has just got a whole lot easier
Everything you need to know, no matter the budget
Open-source DAW Ardour 7 is getting Ableton Live-style clip launching
Ardour - better, faster, stronger?
iZotope releases RX 9, the audio repair software that promises to keep the noise down
“The industry is facing more and more noise, with less time to fix it. We’re here to help.”
Black Rooster Audio goes into psychedelic space with its RO-SPR spring reverb plugin
Choose from six spring types and tweak to taste
Latest music software tuition
How The Weeknd created an authentic '80s sound in Blinding Lights
We unveil some of the influences behind the mega-hit and explore how you might recreate its '80s-inspired sound
6 ways to recreate an industrial '80s sound in your DAW
Nail down the sound of industrial pioneers like Throbbing Gristle with these software emulations of classic equipment
6 ways to create '80s-style tape recording effects
Noise, wow, flutter and vintage warmth - it's all part of that '80s sound
12 things you need to know about MIDI
We dig deep into MIDI, the technology that enables your synths, drum machines and software to communicate
How to create a lo-fi electric piano sound with Cable Guys ShaperBox2
Inject some character into your electric piano sound with Cable Guys' versatile FX plugin
Songwriting basics: how to use the 2-5-1 chord progression in your DAW
Learn an important trick of the songwriting trade
5 powerfully creative distortion tools
Wreak sonic destruction with five of the best ways to distort, degrade and defile your audio
4 ways to glitch out your productions
We take a look at the core techniques involved in getting the uniquely glitchy sound of Skrillex, Autechre and KOAN Sound
How to build a MIDI sequencer in Max for Live
Build a MIDI sequencer from the ground up in Ableton's virtual programming environment
Latest music software reviews
Cableguys NoiseShaper review
- €49
ShaperBox branches out from effects processing with a sample-powered noise generator
Synchro Arts VocAlign Ultra review
- £85+
Editing and aligning audio can be time-consuming but this newly updated industry-standard could make your life considerably easier
Best Service Forest Kingdom 3 review
- £190
- $259
Sample library overlord Eduardo Tarilonte takes you by the hand and leads you down into a meticulously-crafted leafy kingdom of aural amazement
Reason Studios Reason 12 review
- £399
Now in both DAW and plugin realms, Reason gains a sampler and refreshed Combinator
XILS-lab KaoX review
- €179
FM synthesis is associated with certain typical sounds, but maybe this new synth can expand that palette. Will you order some Kaox?
Tracktion Waveform Pro 11.5 review
- $259
Could this latest update tempt you to try or even buy this excellent DAW?
Orchestral Tools Tom Holkenborg’s Percussion review
- €299
Hot on the heels of a salvo of stunning soundtracks, the master of high-intensity scoring opens up more ingredients of his sonic arsenal
Toontrack Cinematic Pads - EZKeys Expansion pack review
- £129
- €155
With sound design running through its core, Toontrack’s latest visit to the flicks brings complex pads to a DAW near you!
Audio Imperia Solo review
- $299
With many orchestral libraries offering music en masse, Audio Imperia distills things to a singularity, going for virtuoso with Solo
EastWest Hollywood Orchestra OPUS Edition review
- $695+
Powered by a state-of-the-art new engine, EastWest’s refined orchestral suite aims to deliver total cinematic wonder right out of the box
