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New Sylenth1 update promises a revamped and improved audio engine The brand new Sylenth1 update introduces some new features, a variety of improvements and a host of bug fixes. The new Sylenth1 update introduces a bunch of new features, most notable of which is probably the improved audio engine. The new Sylenth1 update improves the […]
Serato Studio is a DAW aimed at getting DJs into music production Serato Studio is a new music production platform which incorporates several DJ friendly workflow features, for DJs getting into production. Serato is stepping into the music production game with their latest software offering, Serato Studio. It’s a new platform aimed at getting more […]
Propellerhead Reason 10.3 – “The VST update” is on the horizon The highly anticipated Propellerhead Reason 10.3 VST performance update is almost here, and they have opened the beta up to the public. Propellerhead Reason delivered a massive plot twist with the Reason 9.5 update, introducing VST compatibility to their DAW which historically focused on […]
Top 5 previous music production tutorial videos [all genres] Today we’re rounding up our top 5 previous music production tutorial videos which can be applied to a variety of genres. If you’re starting out your music production journey, or just looking for some new inspiration for a track – look no further. We’ve compiled a […]
Behringer X-Touch One – a universal remote control for your DAW The new Behringer X-Touch One has a highly intuitive workflow-oriented set of features and best of all, it’s affordable. For a large portion of musicians and music producers, working with a keyboard, trackpad and mouse is not very conducive to a creative mindset – […]
IK Multimedia SampleTank 4 introduces some awesome new features 15 years since the original release, the new IK Multimedia SampleTank 4 has some exciting new features. The sound engine in the new IK Multimedia SampleTank 4 has been redesigned with a host of new workflow improvements and features from re-synthesis and performance tools to a […]
zenAud.io ALK2 is a DAW that functions like a looper pedal zenAud.io ALK2 is an intuitive new DAW that acts like an advanced live looping pedal, great for live performance. zenAud.io ALK2 is built around an incredibly intuitive interface offering most of the tools you would need in a DAW, presented in a very easy-to-use […]
Taking sound design inspiration from the sounds of nature Today we’re looking at taking sound design inspiration from outside the DAW, alongside some techniques to create some unique sounds. One of the things I like to do when I’m feeling uninspired is draw new inspiration from somewhere completely out of the frame of the DAW. […]
Akai MPC Xpanded – the limited-time promotion for the Akai MPC X For a limited time, new and existing Akai MPC X users are getting access to loads of premium MPC expansions with their Akai MPC Xpanded promotion. To celebrate the recent update of the Akai MPC standalone OS, MPC 2.3, Akai Professional is giving […]
Here’s why the new Windows 10 update is exciting for producers Windows has received a lot of improvements in recent years, nothing as exciting for music producers as an upcoming Windows 10 update though. Window 10 saw a massive improvement in the stability and performance capabilities of Microsoft’s operating system. However, there were some technical […]
