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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 and helps you use the DAW
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

8 things you can do with Ableton Live's updated Auto Filter device
By Martin Delaney published
Given a major overhaul in Live 12.2, Auto Filter features a variety of creative filter types, new modulation options and real-time visualization

"Splice is now built directly into Pro Tools": Avid launches Pro Tools 2025.6 with Splice integration, AI speech-to-text engine and more
By Matt Mullen published
Avid teams up with leading sample platform in what the company calls a "game-changing integration bringing millions of sounds into the heart of Pro Tools"
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