Audified’s ToneSpot Drum Pro plugin is designed to fast-track you to the drum tone you’ve been looking for
A self-contained box of drum mixing tricks
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VCV Rack reaches version 1.0.0: free and open-source modular synth gets a full release
Software synthesis playground is now polyphonic
IK Multimedia’s Modo Drum combines samples and synthesis for complete kit customisation
Can it “give your drum tracks a whole new life”?
Philippe Zdar of Cassius killed in fall from Paris building
Calvin Harris, Mark Ronson and David Guetta are among those paying tribute
Output’s Portal FX plugin takes you down the granular synthesis rabbit hole without making your head hurt
Mess with your sounds in a musical way
Modley is Klevgrand’s ‘creative delay playground’ plugin
PC, Mac and iPad owners are invited to join in the fun
Is Slate Digital’s All Access Pass the most compelling music software subscription deal yet?
Bundle includes effects, a synth and online production tuition
ROLI’s LUMI is a light-up MIDI controller keyboard that will help you to ‘learn and play music’
Squidgy keys are out; lights are in
The easy guide to music theory: learn to play keyboard solos using the pentatonic scale
Learn five notes that will change your musical life
IK Multimedia’s new product promises a fresh take on “the oldest instruments in human history”
Some kind of percussive plugin, perhaps?
Apple’s Logic Pro X 10.4.5 lets you run more tracks than you’ll ever need and harnesses the power of the new Mac Pro
Free update caters to users who work with large projects
Blast from the past: E-MU System Proteus
A slimline module with plenty of sonic staples, the Proteus put unprecedented power into the hands of early desktop composers
Netsky: “I wanted to make catchy pop songs, but I also wanted to move away from straight-up 4/4”
The Belgian DJ and producer discusses his love for melodic drum ’n’ bass, live performance, and getting the most from your DAW
Venn Audio releases V-Clip, a soft clipper plugin with saturation
The sequel to the Free Clip plugin is here
IK Multimedia brings 4 iconic tape machines to your DAW as T-RackS plugins
The T-RackS Tape Machine Collection plugins cover Ampex, Studer, MCI and Revox models
20 seriously juicy FL Studio power tips
Make your studio sessions more fruitful with these indispensable pearls of wisdom
How to program a perfect paradiddle using EZdrummer
This essential snare drum rudiment can revitalise grooves – follow our guide to emulating it in your DAW
Softube’s Monoment Bass plugin promises modern, mix-ready electronic bass sounds for today’s producers
Can it put you on the fast-track to a large low-end?
Rob Papen takes you Back In Time with BIT, a pure analogue-modelled plugin synth
Developer leaves his hybrid hat on the stand for this one
