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LiquidSonics/Reverb Foundry Tai Chi
Tai Chi is an apt name for a piece of software that can impart rich power to your mix and voice. Is this a must have reverb?
iZotope Ozone 10
As iZotope’s long-established suite gets an update, we look at the new layers of Ozone and ask if it’s still the master of its domain?
Waves Harmony
Voice a little weedy in the mix? Apply Waves’ new instant harmony generator, which bolsters your pipes via some smart vocal multiplication
Devious Machines Infiltrator 2
There are some plugins that raise the bar for others around it… and one such example has just had a big update
IK Multimedia T-RackS FAME Studio Reverb
IK’s meticulously modelled virtual take on FAME Studios can instantly conjure the character of the hits of yesteryear
Nugen Audio Halo Vision
If you work in surround formats, this new analysis suite from Nugen Audio could be just what you need
Vochlea Dubler 2
Turning hummed melodies into malleable MIDI just got that bit easier, thanks to a slick new update to Vochlea’s vocal alchemist…
D16 Group Phoscyon 2
If certain songs are to be believed, ‘everybody needs a 303’. D16’s latest plugin delivers an updated emulation that you might just ‘need’ instead
Turn a basic chord progression into an arrangement with our 9-step follow-along guide
Logical progression.
Bitwig Studio 4
[UPDATED to version 4.4] Bitwig Studio has always been an innovative and impressive DAW, but will version 4 bring it the audience it richly deserves?
Why does everyone love the ARP Odyssey?
It's the ARP Odyssey's 50th birthday, so now's a good time to ask - what's so great about it?
10 great things about the ARP Odyssey
In recognition of the classic synth's 50th anniversary, we survey ten noteworthy stops on the Odyssey's odyssey through musical history
26 inspirational and practical ambient music production tips and tactics
Tools and techniques for creating atmospheric sounds
How to 'comp' multiple recordings onto one track
Use comping to construct the perfect take
How to record electric guitar and bass amps
Learn how to mic-up electric guitar and bass amps
How to record, overdub and capture multiple takes
Master the art of overdubbing and learn how to capture multiple takes
How to record harmonies
Four easy steps to follow when recording vocals or other melodic elements
How to build a home music studio: the control room
We show you how to turn your humble abode into a recording studio, starting with the all-important control room
Music theory basics: master cadences to develop your chord progressions
The wonderful world of musical punctuation offers near-endless possibilities. Get to grips with them today...
Back to basics: the beginner's guide to headroom and levels
Where’s your head(room) at? Why do you have to be careful with levels? Here’s our guide to signal-to-noise ratio, gain staging, headroom and a lot more
11 tips for anyone who wants a career in a recording studio
It's all about attitude, application and persistence...
Power up your music for less with these recording essentials
We look at price-conscious setups for everything from rock, to electronic music and soundtrack work
Using a DI box for recording guitar is easy - here's how
Use DI guitar as a standalone sound or blend it in with an amp recording
