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Propellerhead Reason 10.2 launched with official feature list The Propellerhead Reason 10.2 update is here, and it’s packed with a load of highly-requested user features. So, we recently covered the Propellerhead Reason 10.2 public beta release, and it must have been a success as most, if not all, of the features they were looking at […]
Creating electronic kick drum sound from scratch with UVI Falcon Today we’re looking at creating some electronic kick drum sound from scratch, using UVI Falcon’s intuitive layers system. If you’ve been following my tutorials you will probably know that I have recently fallen in love with UVI Falcon’s hybrid sampling and synthesis engine. It’s an […]
UVI Drum Designer makes creating electronic drum sounds easy UVI Drum Designer is the new library designed around UVI Falcon and Workstation’s in-depth hybrid sampling/synth engine. I’m refraining from calling it a “sample library” as UVI Drum Designer is a lot more than that. The system is designed around UVI’s hybrid engine, incorporating the best […]
Bitwig Studio 2.4 is here, what to expect in the latest update? We recently covered the announcement of the Bitwig Studio 2.4 update, we’re glad to see the speculations were correct. Arguably the most important feature in the new Bitwig Studio 2.4 update is the overhaul of their built-in Sampler instrument. The rebuilt Sampler now […]
Modern Progressive Psytrance bass is about tails, glides and hits I’ve covered a wide variety of techniques for creating Psytrance bass, so today’s tutorial covers a few viewer requested bass tricks – the modern Progressive Psytrance bass. The first tip deals with when you’re using Psytrance bass patterns that have longer tails, often when using […]
Expressive E Touché SE adds awesome playability to software plugins Expressive E Touché is an expressive instrument that allows you to control sounds using varying hand motions and gestures. The unique interface of the Expressive E Touché simulates real-world acoustic characteristics by allowing you various ways of playing with the device. Either slide your fingers […]
Yamaha MODX is a new series of synths to replace the iconic MOXF The new Yamaha MODX range of synthesizers builds on the legacy of Yamaha’s iconic MOXF range, with some intriguing features. Yamaha MODX comes in three variations, the MODX6 – a 61-key version, the MODX7 – a 76 key version and the MODX8 […]
Novation Hack Series tutorials can help your sound design The Novation Hack Series tutorial videos are a host of new tutorial videos dealing with some complex and experimental sound design techniques. The video tutorials feature some tips and tricks for synthesis and the concepts are not limited to Novation gear, they can be applied to […]
Native Instruments software software platforms get a needed revamp! Native Instruments software software Massive X, the latest iteration of the pioneer of wavetable synthesis software is announced alongside Kontakt 6 update. The Native Instruments software Massive plugin undoubtedly helped shaped the hard-hitting sounds of dubstep and EDM in its early years. The semi-modular capabilities alongside […]
Native Instruments’ new Maschine Mikro MK3 – cheaper than ever! The Native Instruments Maschine Mikro MK3 is designed to emulate the workflow and feel of hardware drum-machines, with the convenience of software. The next-generation Maschine Mikro MK3 has been redesigned as the ideal stepping stone into the Native Instruments Maschine ecosystem, one of the biggest steps […]
