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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

“Some of this stuff is harder to get hold of than rare analogue synths”: Why we’re in the midst of a vintage software revival
By Clovis McEvoy published
Meet the musicians that archive, compose and perform with obscure and abandoned music software

iZotope Ozone 12 adds new machine learning modules and a more musician-friendly AI assistant
By Si Truss published
The latest version of iZotope’s mastering suite claims to be more intelligent than ever

"The ability to use official Boss stompbox recreations in our DAW is here - and with that comes flexibility in terms of how, and what instruments they're applied to": Boss Effects Pedals plugin review
By Stuart Williams published
The first ever official software emulations of Boss pedals are here, but they live under a Roland Cloud…

“The hardest hitting synthesized drums ever put in a plugin”: Baby Audio Tekno isn’t pulling its punches
By Si Truss published
The US brand’s new plugin has 18 engines that combine FM, digital synthesis and circuit modelled VA

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

I've been through Waves entire Labor Day plugin sale and these 5 gems at $34.99 each are unmissable - plus get 2 free when you buy 2
By Matt McCracken published
Waves' latest sale sees 200 plugins drop to just $34.99 each for Labor Day

“Any musician should be able to find a brilliant new colour to add to a developing mix”: EastWest Lo-Fi review
By Andy Price published
Aimed at those looking to rough up their software-constructed songs, Lo-Fi is a vivid playground of blended effects that will twist your sounds deliciously
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