It's no surprise that one of the most impressive software synths ever, Omnisphere, is from Spectrasonics. David Earl delves into its modulation areas and shares some timely tips.
Wave Alchemy have released a new slimmed down version of their forthcoming Kontakt instrument, Digital Revolution. Check out the video to find out more about the demo and full version.
Looking for a customizable solo cello/soli Kontakt library that is expressive and can fit in a great number of musical settings? Jay Asher finds out whether Embertone's Blakus Cello makes the grade.
Clipping when mixing in Logic X is not as straightforward as a "clipping" or "not clipping". Darren Burgos uncovers how Logic X's 32-bit floating point engine deals with clipping.
RME's new MADI router has started shipping! It's designed to be compact, simple and easy to operate, and allows for the creation of new audio channel arrangements within a MADI output stream.
mObject is a plug-in for Motion and Final Cut Pro X that makes 3D animation and manipulation of virtually any imported objected a breeze. Iain Anderson puts it through its paces in this review.
Providing the flexibility of a high-quality, adaptable USB audio interface and a stand-alone monitoring box, SPL's Crimson makes elaborate routing needs easy to achieve as Joe Albano discovers.
Want to record your electric guitar? There's a number of ways to approach this and Sara Simms (DJ and guitarist!) takes you through all the factors that'll affect how good your recording will be.
NoDoughMusic.com are back with a new components sample pack aimed at House producers needing basslines, kicks, hats, shakers and loop FX, brought together from 5 sample packs.
Avoid using repetitive scenes and cuts in Final Cut Pro X by utilizing Media Ratings. This handy tutorial is brought to you by master FCP X trainer, Ben Balser.
Game Music Connect, the International Video Game Music Conference, returns to Southbank Centre, London on September 24 2014. Get your early-bird tickets now and find out which luminaries are speaking.
Reason's Parsec is a synth and a half! And you can make it even better with this awesome collection of sci-fi sounding dub patches... FREE at AskAudioMag.com. Create a free account/log-in & download.
We've been playing with Bitwig Studio 1.0 for a long time (see AskVideo's 3 Bitwig Studio courses published in sync with release!) and it's a special DAW. Find out why in this review.
Fancy meeting your DJ idol? Thanks to Sennheiser's latest contest you might be able to! Hone your skills remixing tunes from top DJs and then maybe win a meet & greet with them.
If you use Native Instruments Reaktor and are into modular synths, you're going to LOVE this. Molekular is a modular effects system for Reaktor with an exciting array of classic and creative effects.
There's reverbs and there's reverbs... and for guitarists, there's even more reverbs to choose from! Rich Tozzoli dials in his five favorite reverb plug-ins for guitarists in this must-read piece.
OK. We've been waiting for this: a very cool modular multi-effects system from Native Instruments. However, even better is that we've a full review and new video course coming soon for Molekular.
Working with external hardware instruments is something we covered recently in Noah Pred's illuminating walkthrough article. Now, Timo explores how Ableton Push can be used to control outboard gear.
Here's 2 things that may blow your mind about Positive Grid's new Mastering system, Final Touch. 1. It's an iPad app (yes! Mastering on iPad...) 2. It's less than $20. Mastering just got affordable.
They say the entrance to the soul is through the eyes. So you won't want your eyes looking dull in your photos. Francesco Schiavon shows how to grab attention with your eyes in Photoshop.
Whether recording audio in the field for video, or to capture sounds for music composition, you'll need a reliable portable audio recorder. Does Tascam's DR-60D exceed its $199 US price tag?