In his last mission on uncovering the mysteries of synthesis, Peter Schwartz explored Frequency. Get ready for the big reveal on everything related to filters.
There's often more than one way to achieve a production trick in Logic Pro X. That's true when creating crescendos too. Master Logician, Jay Asher, shows you how to add impact to your music in Logic.
Just when you thought Cubase 7 satiated your desire for creative tools, Steinberg releases Cubase 7.5. Is it appealing enough to be an audio stocking stuffer? Find out in our world-first review.
There's a multitude of audio formats and codecs to choose from. So, how do you get the best sounding results when converting your audio? Sonnox Codec Toolbox takes care of that and much more.
Could Positive Grid's new JamUp Plug HD be the ultra-compact iOS input device for guitar & bass you've always dreamed of? Here's what they tell us about its studio quality sound for iPad & iPhone.
Motion is one of the more CPU efficient video effects tools available. However, there will be times when you want to do more in real time with less stops and starts. Iain Anderson shows you how.
IK Multimedia announces iRig KEYS PRO, mobile MIDI keyboard with full-size keys, plus iRig KEYS with Lightning connector (the first range of pro & compact MIDI controllers that include this).
Wave Alchemy, the makers of some truly tasty sample packs, have been on our radar for a while. Afro Latin Percussion 1 is one of their most recent packs and Hollin Jones takes it out for a spin.
Electronic music is often accused of being stale / repetitive '" but using a few tricks in Live 9's enhanced MIDI editor, it's easy to create dynamic drum loops & get them ready for use in your tracks.
In the past starting a record label was not for the faint of heart. Today it's possible for any musician to do so. But, what are the potential pitfalls you need to know about to make it work?
Japan and USA based musicians have already had the chance to get hands on with nu desine's innovative AlphaSphere nexus controller... now this 48 pad instrument is available in Europe too!
Oh the joys of Propellerhead's Rack Extensions is not only great for 3rd party developers, but also for me and you - the end user! Hollin Jones checks out Kuassa's guitar amp RE in this review.
Thanksgiving just got even better! We've got a FREE selection of 20 expertly created guitar channel strip settings for Logic Pro users. Simply log in (to sign-up is free too) and download them now!
What's new in the latest version of Steinberg's world-famous DAW? Improvements in Cubase 7.5 include TrackVersions, enhanced editing, Groove Agent SE 4 drum sampler, HALion Sonic SE 2 and much more.
Hollin Jones thinks FabFilter's Pro-MB "is the most intuitive and powerful multiband compressor [he has] ever used." Find out what makes this compressor plugin shine in our review.
As you'd expect there's been a flurry of Thanksgiving deals flooding the AskAudioMag inbox. But this one from Native Instruments stood out. NI have a 50% sale on - and you can't argue with that!!
What do you do when musical inspiration temporarily deserts you? Load up FL Studio 11 and get playing with the Riff Machine is what! Gary Hiebner gets generating melodies with this fab tool.
In the continuing quest for a more "analogue" sound, U-He have released Satin, a tape machine from the Golden Age for all us software-heads! Hollin Jones discovers its multi-faceted uses.
Part digital, part analog, but don't be fooled by the smart box containing MeeBlip anode... its uniquely aggressive and bass-heavy sounds will have your keyboard, Mac/PC or iPad swooning in no time.
Have you ever wanted to vaporize your boss? Turn an annoying family member into dust? We've all been there! Now, using Motion 5, you can do just that while avoiding a lengthy prison sentence too!