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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

Bitwig takes its flagship DAW to "another level" with Bitwig Studio 6
By Matt Mullen published
Giving users "fresh and faster ways to work that will feel familiar", Bitwig Studio 6 focuses on core DAW functionality, making arrangement and composition more efficient and intuitive

6 ways to bring your tracks to life with Ableton Live’s revamped Auto Filter
By Si Truss published
Let’s explore some sound design tricks and tips using the highlight of Live 12.2 update

Universal Audio's Luna DAW updated with AI tools, including voice control and instrument detection
By Matt Mullen published
The DAW now allows users to start and stop recordings using a "Hey Luna" voice command

FL Studio 2025 introduces AI assistant that offers music production advice
By Matt Mullen published
FL's latest update also brings Loop Starter, a feature that automatically loads up a selection of samples based on a chosen genre, and a long-requested increase in Mixer Tracks

14 of the best plugins and DAWs you can use on Linux
By Stuart Adams published
We continue our adventure into the world of Linux-based music-making with a round-up of the best Linux-friendly software tools

How to humanise your virtual acoustic instruments in your DAW projects
By Roland Schmidt published
Duff notes, timing errors and quirky performance choices are often the elements that underline the humanity of acoustic performances.

“Learning how to mix is almost as important as hitting on your original musical idea”: New to the mixing process? Start here
By Andy Jones published
Don't let a brilliant song be swallowed up in a bad mix by following our guide to the central principles of the process

How to record virtual and live instruments more smoothly by taking stock of your sample buffer
By Roland Schmidt published
Latency on your plugins and audio recordings can derail a developing musical idea - but if you get a handle on managing your sample buffer you’ll have a much smoother ride
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