6 drum processing techniques to help you program state-of-the-art beats
Learn some of the most essential tools and techniques for getting a modern drum sound
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“Great-sounding, comfortable and stylish headphones with a neutral delivery”: Ollo Audio X1 review
Ollo Audio’s latest headphones could be the perfect solution for mixing and mastering
5 creative ways to use distortion in Ableton Live: From punchier drums to dub techno delays
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We Are Rewind goes back to the ‘80s with the GB-001, a cassette boombox that gives you a genuine taste of old-school tape recording
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Anyone downloading Dubnote on Wednesday 9th July will get lifetime Premium access for free
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“I just do want to say that I know I can never, ever, ever, ever, ever attempt to replace or imitate Amy. I’m in awe of her”: Raye on her decision to work with Amy Winehouse producer Mark Ronson, and dealing with those inevitable comparisons
“I really just wanted to be like, ‘Do you know what? I just need to forget what anyone else is gonna say about this’”
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“Not just a DAW, a behind-the-scenes music recording partner”: Universal Audio’s Luna updated with AI-powered tools, including voice control and instrument detection
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“One of the executives at Warner Records said, ‘David, you are your own Yoko Ono’”: David Byrne on alienating his audience, Talking Heads and a sideline in stand up comedy
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“There’s joy in doing something again and again”: Hot Chip post vintage footage showing how one of their best loved tracks was created
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Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham appear to tease pre-Fleetwood Mac album reissue with a Sunset Boulevard billboard
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All you need is the coupon code: ma-lite-5
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