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Maschine 3.0
“Musicians that have invested in the platform over the years deserve more”: Maschine 3.0 review

By Si Truss Published

NI’s beat-maker gets its first full upgrade in 11 years adding stem separation, a new sound library and… not much else

Software & Apps
BBC Techno
Archive BBC footage reveals the wonders of MIDI music making in 1990

By Ben Rogerson Published

The show was called Techno, but the music definitely isn’t

Digital Synths
Best free DAWs: The best free music production software

By Ben Rogerson Last updated

Start making music today by downloading a digital audio workstation for nothing - featuring options for PC, Mac, Android, iOS, and Linux

Digital Audio Workstation
ableton
How to build a complete mastering chain in Ableton Live using only stock plugins

By Martin Delaney Published

There's no need to draw for expensive third-party plugins when you're DIY mastering. Here's how to build a versatile mastering chain using Ableton's ample selection of processors

Recording
Magix Sequoia Pro 17
“Delivers a compelling mix of features for music production, mastering, editing and audio restoration”: Magix Sequoia Pro 17 review

By Jon Musgrave Published

If your work incorporates editing, mastering and audio post, this PC-only DAW should definitely be on your radar. We check out the latest version

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eno fred again
“That’s the most wild thing I’ve ever seen anyone do”: Fred Again on watching Brian Eno break the rules in the studio

By Matt Mullen Last updated

“One of the funniest things about Brian is that he’s beautifully lawless in how he works"

Artists
nardwuar
Fred Again says swapping a Boss 8-track recorder for his first DAW was "the beginning of the greatest love affair of my life"

By Matt Mullen Published

Fred opens up about his introduction to Logic in a new interview with Nardwuar the Human Serviette

Artists
Overhead image of man playing a MIDI keyboard
New to MIDI? Start here

By Andy Price Published

The foundations of MIDI are laid bare for beginners

Midi Controllers
Man mixing in his home studio
8 mixing and mastering techniques every bedroom producer should know

By Future Music Published

We show you how to craft a pro-sounding mix using the tools available in every DAW

Music Production Tutorials
Ableton Move
Slice beats, humanise grooves and work around the 4-track limit: 9 Ableton Move workflow tips

By Si Truss Published

We catch up with Ableton to get some tips on how to get the most out of the company's new hardware groovebox

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