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“What the GPU offers for audio is an almost unbound level of processing”: We investigate the claim that harnessing GPU can unlock limitless music production potential
The key to more powerful plugins may be the graphics processor that you already have in your computer. We discover how three develop...
“When the bubble bursts, the grandiose claims about the technology will be shown to be massively overblown”: AI in music production –where should we draw the line?
Artificial intelligence is fast becoming an unignorable presence in the world of music-making. How can we use it ethically – and sho...
“Whether you’re looking to liven up a dull snare or beef up a lacklustre bass sound, these plugins are extremely handy”: Our resident platinum award-winning mixer and producer shares 10 of his go-to plugins
Our picks of the modern virtual tools that will transform any self-sustaining producer’s workflow
“Years of research, development and deep love of FM synthesis has gone into picking just the right balance of flexibility and simplicity”: Pivot is a ‘no-nonsense’ FM synth plugin from the designer behind one of our favourite hardware instruments
With three operators, no algorithms and a morphing filter, Pivot aims to make FM user-friendly – and you can try a Lite version for...
“You’ll find it in everything from the Prodigy to Skrillex”: How to get famous sounds and effects using only Logic’s stock plugins
If you’ve got Logic, you’re already more than capable of recreating Skrillex’s manipulated reverb, Billie Eilish’s formant shifting...
$1,200 off one of the best guitar synths on the market is a deal too good to ignore in Sweetwater’s epic 4th of July sale
With massive discounts on Roland, Alesis, Boss, Gretsch, Guild, and more, you don't want to miss one of the best Independence Day sa...
10 Must-Have Tools for PR Agents and Music Managers in 2026
Essential Hardware for PR Agents, Labels & Managers in the Music Industry Power your workflow, pitch better EPKs, and elevate yo...
14 of the best plugins and DAWs you can use on Linux
We continue our adventure into the world of Linux-based music-making with a round-up of the best Linux-friendly software tools
5 creative ways to use distortion in Ableton Live: From punchier drums to dub techno delays
Let's explore how devices including Saturator, Roar and Erosion can help bring a track to life
5 innovative synth plugins daring to do things differently
Unconventional and creatively inspiring, these soft synths are pushing synthesis in bold new directions
50 Cent Reacts to AI Remixes of His Music: “How They Do That?”
During a recent sit-down with Complex, 50 Cent was left intrigued—and slightly amused—after watching AI-generated remixes of some of...
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
6 ways to bring your tracks to life with Ableton Live’s revamped Auto Filter
Let’s explore some sound design tricks and tips using the highlight of Live 12.2 update
7 Best Microphones Under $150 Our Unsigned Artists Actually Use in 2025
Every week we ask the artists we feature a simple question: “What mic did you record this on?” Over time you start to see the same a...
7 Best Pop Filters & Shock Mounts Our Unsigned Artists Actually Use in 2025
Most bedroom vocalists think you need a $90 pop filter and a $150 shock mount to kill plosives and handling noise. Based on thousand...
9 mistakes producers make when using an audio interface – and how to avoid them
From misused monitoring to phase disasters, here are 9 music-making lessons learned the hard way
A Musical Titan Has Departed: Brian Wilson, 82, Passes On
Brian Wilson wrote many of the band's biggest hits, including most of their landmark 1966 album Pet Sounds. The post Beach Boys crea...
Acoustic Treatment on a 9–5 Budget (What Our Unsigned Artists Actually Use)
Most bedroom producers think they need a $5,000 treated room to get clean vocals. Our featured artists prove every week that this is...
AlphaTheta’s CDJ-3000 gets an X upgrade that allows DJs to access their libraries with the tap of a smartphone
The CDJ-3000X promises “expanded connectivity, extraordinary reliability and sound quality that surpasses the CDJ-3000”
Apple Updates Logic Pro with Enhanced Stem Splitter and Flashback Capture
Plus, Logic Pro for iPad now has Learn MIDI for easy assignment of hardware controllers
Apple Updates Logic Pro with Stem Splitter & Flashback Capture
Plus, Logic Pro for iPad now has Learn MIDI for easy assignment of hardware controllers
Beatles Anthology compilations, documentary and book all restored, revamped, repackaged and reissued this autumn
But still no Carnival Of Light
Best Audio Interfaces Under $200 Our Unsigned Artists Actually Use in 2025
Every week we ask the same follow-up question after “What mic?” — “What interface are you running?” These are the audio interfaces t...