Apogee Updates Element Control App
Apogee has released a free software update for their Element Control app for Mac and iOS. This app, designed exclusively for the Element... Read more »
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Jan 11, 2017, 8:13 PM
Jan 10, 2017, 6:02 PM
How to Add Depth to Delay with Reverb
Here’s a method for adding depth to and mellowing out the character of a delay effect: Insert a reverb plug-in after a delay plug-in on a... Read more »
Jan 9, 2017, 7:05 PM
Cut the Mud
In most popular music, electric bass generates much of the punch and bottom end, working in conjunction with the kick drum. Because of this, it... Read more »
Jan 6, 2017, 8:09 AM
Should I Play My Bass with My Fingers or with a Pick?
We recommend having at least some familiarity with playing both ways. Many bassists who use picks also use their fingers, and vice versa,... Read more »
Jan 5, 2017, 7:09 PM
East West Updates Play to 5.0.1
East West has released Play 5.0.1, which features the Amp Simulator and Ohmicide multi-band distortion plug-ins included for use with all... Read more »
Jan 4, 2017, 8:22 AM
Make Sure Snare Mic Is In Phase With Overhead Tracks
Sometimes, you just can’t seem to get your snare recordings to sound punchy. You do all the right processing in your DAW — compress the snare,... Read more »
Jan 3, 2017, 8:20 AM
Thicken Up Reverb Returns with Compression
Using an aux in your DAW as an input for a reverb is a tried-and-true mixing technique. It helps you separate the verb from the source material... Read more »
Dec 29, 2016, 8:18 AM
Don’t Skimp On Interface Quality
It’s fun to spend most of your budget on “sexy” pieces of gear — guitars, synths, amps, pedals, and so on; basically, the items that you can use... Read more »
Dec 28, 2016, 8:15 AM
Native Instruments Updates MASCHINE and TRAKTOR
Native Instruments have released MASCHINE 2.5.5 and TRAKTOR 2.11 with Ableton Link support. Connecting two or more systems via Ableton Link... Read more »
Dec 27, 2016, 8:14 AM
FabFilter Plug-in Updates
FabFilter has released updates for their entire plug-in line. The updates fix the following issues: Fixed issues with macOS Sierra on the new... Read more »