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Want crispy, retro digital drum machine sounds? Here’s our top picks of the plugin options that emulate the pioneering classics
Despite low-quality sample rates, vintage digital drum machines remain a production constant. We hook-up three of the best, and recommend their plugin counterparts
Brian Clevinger explains how he recreated Absynth for a new generation
We recently chatted with Absynth’s creator to hear about the history of this legendary instrument and why its recent rebirth is the 'best project he’s ever worked on'
This time-saving tool can sample YouTube, Spotify or any other app with a single keyboard shortcut
AudioRoute is a streamlined, one-click solution for capturing system audio, letting you sample any app without leaving your DAW
Unlocking the production tricks that Fred Again swears by
From chopped up vocals to creatively-applied reverb, Fred Again’s sonic hallmarks are easily replicable with plugins
I stress-tested the MacBook Neo for music production and failed to topple it - now, with £50 off for Prime Day it’s the only budget laptop I’m recommending to musicians
It might be cheap, but the MacBook Neo is no slouch when it comes to music production tasks
The best plugins for re-creating the grit and punch of classic analogue drum machines
If you love the sound of an analog drum machine, but don’t want to splash-out on vintage hardware, here’s our pick of the best vintage machines, in hardware and software form
Amazon Prime Day has over 100 sound treatment deals. I run my own studio – these are the only 5 products that will actually work in your space
Sound treatment is the most easily-overlooked aspect of any music-making space, but Prime Day just became the perfect excuse for you to right that wrong and spend your budget most effectively
Honey, it’s shrunk the orchestra!: How KeyComp is reducing the number of musicians in the musical theatre pit
And existing musicians are increasingly doubling-up instruments
