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MORE CONNECTIONS 44 UR IPAD DAW?
The UR44 has those few extra ins and outs you're often looking for even in a mobile situation. Read More »
ANOTHER NEW MIC FROM RODE
If you're thinking of adding to your microphone collection, a matched pair of Rode M5's can give you something different and versatile. Read More »
MAKE MUSIC WITH IMPACT
Making things easy. A new controller from Nektar has been designed to make controls quickly multi-functional across your DAW. Read More »
JamUp Pro XT Review
It's hard to go past this app for great sounds and features. If you're a working muso the Jam page is very handy. Read More »
DM1 DRUM MACHINE APP REVIEW
If you're looking for a drum machine app to suit all kinds of song-writing, DM1 might be the one. Read More »
SONAR X3 ARRIVES ON CUE
With every update of Sonar, Cakewalk stuffs in a whole bunch of new goodies. Sonar X3 is no exception. Read More »
NOT-SO-VINTAGE DRUM MACHINE
DM1 is a very clever drumming app indeed that goes a lot deeper than the “fun” Fingerlab promises. Read More »
STUDIO ONE GOES ONE BETTER
Presonus users were kind of hoping for some tricky new hardware or Studio One 3.0, but they’re happy anyway. Read More »
DRUMLAB GETS THE MIX JUST RIGHT
The Goldilocks of drum samples packs. Not too much acoustic, just enough electronic… pass the porridge. Read More »
REHEARSE WITHOUT HASSLES
Actually you can rehearse AND record with the JamHub/Tracker MT16 system. Clever! Read More »
Pro Tools 11 Explained
Pro Tools 11 has been out for a week or more and causing more fuss than usual. What's Avid done to rile so many folks? Read More »
ALCHEMY MOBILE REVIEW
As always with apps that come with a good pedigree, does Alchemy Mobile really work, or is it a mere shadow of the bigger sibling? Read More »
HAMMER YOUR IPAD WITH THOR
Want a taste of Reason? Propellerhead is promoting Thor for iPad as a handy tool for existing Reason users, but it is a stand-alone synth too with Audiobus support. Read More »
IT’S ELEMENTARY
Still don’t know which DAW? Steinberg’s Cubase Elements will keep you happy at a bargain price. Read More »
LIVE FROM YOUR IPAD
A freebie app for Ableton Live, except you need Lemur from Liine which isn’t quite so free. Read More »
NEYRINCK V-CONTROL PRO REVIEW
You’re not going to do a better mix on V-Control Pro. Instead, it lets you escape the DAW desk. Great for solo DIY musicians. Read More »
AVID FAST TRACK USB REVIEW
The bundle of a USB interface, Pro Tools Express and an iPad interface for under $200 for the Solo is hard to pass by. Read More »
FROM TAPE TO DAW APP-STYLE
Murphy’s Law… we just finished raving about the cool reel-to-reel GUI and IK Multimedia go and add a DAW interface. Read More »
STEINBERG CUBASIS
Of course, it’s a “cut down” version of Cubase, but Cubasis is still a powerful, well-featured app. Read More »
AURIA IS THE REAL THING
It’s hard to imagine just using an app for a recording session, but if you do – Auria can do it. Read More »
DO IT FOR THE MOOGSEUM
One problem – c'mon folks, you know “Moogseum” is just going to encouraging mispronouncing Dr Bob’s surname. Read More »
AMPLITUBE FOR IPAD REVIEW
It's all a bit retro, but that's where the fun and challenge comes in. Read More »
JAM WITH JAMN
Jamn is handy - and free while it’s App Of The Week, but weighs in at a 245Mb download. Read More »
JAM-PACKED DRUMJAM
Don’t care for all the too-techno drum apps? Check out DrumJam from Sonosaurus LLC and Pete Lockett. Read More »
ESSENTIAL AUDIOBUS
If you haven’t heard already, Audiobus is the virtual patch-rack for iOS apps. Heads-up, it’s going for half-price from A Tasty Pixel. Read More »
PRO REMOTE CONTROL
Neyrinck has put some serious thought into V-Control Pro and has a good Support page for any hassles. Read More »
WIRELESS TRANSPORT AND MORE
Can't reach the mouse? An App like this can make DIY recording so much easier, getting you away from the desk. Read More »
A REAL VIRTUAL PIANO
You’ve got your new Steinway tied onto the trailer, but still don’t know where it’s going in the house? Don’t worry, of course there’s an App. Read More »
FL STUDIO GETS A TOUCH-UP
The first DAW in the world that can make you a coffee. Yes, Image-Line is serious. Read More »
GUERRILLA GUIDE 2013 IS COMING
What are some of the best music-making apps you’ve found? Arturia’s iMini app? Propellerhead’s ReBirth? Read More »
PLUG-IN REVIEW: NOVELTECH VOCAL ENHANCER
From Plugin Alliance, an effect that can add some spice to your recordings. Read More »
NEW BEHRINGER MONITORS
They’re still Behringer monitors, but these days that's not so bad. And a KRK influence should make a big difference. Read More »
FOUR U-PHORIA FOR YOU
Behringer’s take on just-chuck-it-in-your-bag small USB interfaces. Read More »
IT’S A GO FOR LAUNCHKEY
Between the keyboard controller itself and the iPad app, you shouldn’t your keyboard and mouse. Read More »
EVERY GUITAR RIG YOU EVER NEED
The Kemper Profiling Amplifier can emulate any guitar rig you want – including your own. Read More »
SCARLETT STARTER PACK
Interface, headphones and microphone. What else could you need? Oh… right, a computer. That’s BYO. Read More »
THE BEST HEADPHONES IN THE WORLD?
Everyone's doing it - releasing their own headphones. Now Motorhead. Read More »
CATCH SOME MORE ZEDS
Two more of A&H’s ZED series mixers, squeezed down to a handy size. Read More »
MIXING IN THE FAST LANE
He's got a Grammy on the shelf and if you use Pro Tools or not, have a look. Read More »
THE EXTRAS IN X2
Each new version of Cakewalk & Sonar usually has a trick up its sleeve. This time it’s Console Emulation. Read More »
CUBASE 7 IS COMING
Cubase has a strong following and a major update always stirs up plenty of interest. Read More »
LIVE PUSHES THE ENVELOPE
Ableton has been suspiciously quiet for a while. Now we know why. Read More »
TOUCH UP YOUR MIXING
If you're new to mixing, why not start with an innovative new type of mixing console? Read More »
NOVATION GET MORE VOCAL
If your thing is playing keys and samples live, the new MiniNova from Novation might be just the bee-knees... whatever that means. Read More »
NEW PORTABLE MACKIE PA
This new PA System from Mackie covers all the bases... DJ, soloists and bands. How? It's got 2000 watts in each cabinet. Read More »
MORE ACID
Not to be confused with Vegas or Acid Pro, you can still do a lot with these cost-effective software. Read More »
BITWIG WANT TO GET IN YOUR EAR
Haven't made up your mind which DAW? Maybe Bitwig is worth waiting for... Read More »
FRESH A.I.R. FROM M-AUDIO
Four new keyboard/MIDI controllers from M-Audio with extra goodies from A.I.R. Technology. Read More »
MINI-REVIEW: PLUGIN ALLIANCE’S MAAG AUDIO EQ4
The Maag Audio EQ4 from Plugin Alliance can make all the difference to your mixes. Read More »
STEREO MIXING: THE ART, THE SCIENCE, THE FICTION (PART II–EQ)
All the Highs and Lows about getting the best from your EQ’s. Read More »
SPINAL TAP ON THE RODE?
It’s not just about film. Without good audio movies will suck. Ask…ah, Charlie Chaplin. Okay no, don’t ask him. Read More »
BRAINWORX BX_ROCKRACK
The new BX_Rockrack guitar amp plug-in. It's all about the sound man... all about the sound. Read More »
OVERLOUD ARE THE REAL THING
The Italians are famous for fast cars, beautiful women and spaghetti. What about… ah, guitar amp simulators? Read More »
COME TOGETHER, RIGHT NOW
Real-time DAW collaboration for muso’s across the internet. Can it work? Read More »
JUST LIKE BEING THERE, BUT BETTER.
Better than telly! A fascinating fly-on-the-wall look at an album being made. Read More »
LET US HEAR WHAT YOU’VE DONE
Want some extra exposure for your music? Post a SoundCloud link with us. Read More »
MINI-REVIEW ARTURIA SYNTH & PIANO VSTs
Two signature-sound keyboards from the 1970s live again thanks to Arturia Read More »
GREAT FREEBIE SOFTWARE #2
Studio One Free isn’t just for newbies. It’s a great, free mobile recording solution for everyone else, too. Read More »
GREAT FREEBIE SOFTWARE #1
Avid has made starting out easier with Pro Tools Express bundled with its MBox and MBox Mini Read More »
ODD AUDIO FROM AUDI
The mysterious business of “audio design” has a lot of explaining to do. In movies, when the factory lights are turned on they come to life one-by-one and make... Read More »
OPEN YOUR EYES AND EARS WITH IRIS
Izotope already has a good reputation for its mastering and effects plug-ins, so we instantly pricked our ears up at the announcement of a new VST Instrument from these... Read More »
SPARK UP YOUR OLD DRUM MACHINE
We’ve managed to shake off the big hair, tight spandex pants, flairs (well, some of us have anyway) and finally stopped John Travolta throwing his clothes around the dance... Read More »
CUBASE 6.5 & NUENDO LIVE
The boffins at Steinberg have been quietly busy. Late last month Steinberg released Cubase 6.5 and within a few days announced we’ll soon be offered the new... Read More »