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Back in 1999, Prince offered his opinion on the new generation of DAW-based musicians and producers
By Ben Rogerson published
“If they didn’t take the time to learn their instrument and their scales and to actually speak the language of music then they can’t play… all they can do is watch,” he argued

Jacques Greene and Nosaj Thing on the making of their new collaborative project, Verses GT
By Matt Mullen published
As two mainstays of modern electronica unite as Verses GT, we hear about the Sequential synths, $20 plugins and Eurorack gems behind their debut full-length project

You can now access the full version of Ableton’s Drift synth in Note and Move
By Si Truss published
Design analogue-style synth sounds on the go with the latest updates for Ableton’s iOS app and hardware sketchpad

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

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
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