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Why imposing hard limitations could be the secret to finishing more music
By Andy Price published
We’re all struggling to fit in music-making between our other time consuming responsibilities. Optimise your process by cutting back on the options

"Just clip on to a leaf and play": Instruo's Pocket Scion is a handheld biofeedback synthesizer that makes music from nature
By Matt Mullen published
Designed in partnership with Modern Biology, the device translates biofeedback data from living organisms into evolving generative soundscapes

Global music revenue set to double $200 billion in next decade, says Goldman Sachs
By Will Simpson published
Emerging streaming markets and superfans to provide growth

"The ability to use official Boss stompbox recreations in our DAW is here - and with that comes flexibility in terms of how, and what instruments they're applied to": Boss Effects Pedals plugin review
By Stuart Williams published
The first ever official software emulations of Boss pedals are here, but they live under a Roland Cloud…

“The hardest hitting synthesized drums ever put in a plugin”: Baby Audio Tekno isn’t pulling its punches
By Si Truss published
The US brand’s new plugin has 18 engines that combine FM, digital synthesis and circuit modelled VA

"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
By Matt Mullen published
That's a 99% discount

Ableton is playing catch-up with Live 12.3… but its best features are hidden beyond the headlines
By Si Truss published
Forget AI, device A/B states, an upgraded Auto Pan and Push’s XY mode are the coolest parts of Live’s latest release

5 creative ways to use distortion in Ableton Live: From punchier drums to dub techno delays
By Si Truss published
Let's explore how devices including Saturator, Roar and Erosion can help bring a track to life
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