The Novation Launchpad is well known as being an excellent (and inexpensive) controller for Ableton Live. So, G.W. Childs went on a journey to discover how to make it work well for Reason users, too.
VIDEO: What do you get when you bring together excellently made analog gear like synths, drum machine, guitar pedals and more? Simple. Big City Music. Watch the interview inside...
We're back & fresh from our NAMM 2012 experience! Digital musicians are always curious about new gear, so over the coming days we've got some NAMM treats to share: Video interviews and demos.
When it comes to looping during the recording process Pro Tools has a wealth of options to hand. Mike Watkinson rounds up all the options for MIDI and audio in this article.
Dubstep is all the rage right now, and one producer that is creating some of the biggest hits is Benga. Gary Hiebner shows how to re-create 'On a Mission' featuring Katy B in Logic Pro.
You've probably seen the film title effect, where the text of the title blows away like sand or dust. e.g. "Traffic" (the 2000 version) & "The Mummy" films. Here's how to do it in After Effects!
Find out what is so impressive about Sample Logic's latest and greatest brass library, Fanfare. Toby Pitman puts it to the test and shares why it has blown him away!
Logic's Tape Delay is one of the original effects, and still one of the best for emulating that tape-based analog dub feel. Mo Volans uses it for some 'wow' and 'flutter'.
Have you been considering using a graphics tablet to help you get the most out of Photoshop? Iain Anderson demonstrates how to control brush options and more with a Wacom Intuos.
While Soundtrack Pro is only available in the current boxed version of Logic Studio, it is still a useful audio editor to use! David Earl (aka sflogicninja) shows how to use it as a batch processor.
There's only one thing better than a free lunch... MPV Free Stuff!! This time we've got a tasty bundle of NI Maschine Kits for you. Simply log in (or sign-up for free), download & enjoy!
Do you dread installing large applications that span multiple discs? (Yes, Logic Studio, I'm looking at you!) Mike Watkinson explains how to dramatically transform those hours into minutes.
Load up your DAW, open up Massive and be prepared to make some awesome sounds! Mo Volans show the ins and outs of creating sample and hold effects in this popular synth by Native Instruments.
Toby Pitman shows how the Matrix Pattern Sequencer can be used to control different sound characteristic of a loop. Basically, we're talking audio animation in Reason 6!
We've all seen them: lines, in different colors, shapes & sizes, shooting across a map to show the journey taken on a travel program. Ben Balser shows the A to B of map line creation in Motion.
With so many ways to make kick drums, many producers ignore Logic Pro's built-in ES1 instrument. However, as Darren Burgos demonstrates, the ES1 can create punchy and deep kicks that rival any source.
iPhones are fast replacing consumer level point-and-click cameras as well as HD camcorders. But what about portable audio field recorders? G.W. Childs IV goes on the road to test out Pro Audio To Go.
[UPDATED] If you've shied away from using Apple's iCloud then stop whatever you're doing and read this. G.W. Childs outlines compelling reasons why you should embrace the iCloud!