Arturia’s Step range of controllers are tremendously popular amongst a variety of users, particularly those who like to keep their workflow as ‘DAW-free’ as possible. With built-in sequencers as well as CV and MIDI connectivity, they’re a great choice for hardware-oriented musicians and producers. But there’s no reason your computer can’t join in on the fun as they’re all
Arturia added the KeyStep Pro to the ‘Step’ range of controllers back in 2019 at the NAMM show, and since then it has made its way into many producer’s home studios (mine included). It currently stands as Arturia’s flagship hardware controller as it gives you
Today Apple announced that lossless audio and Dolby Atmos spatial audio is coming to their subscription service, Apple Music, at no extra cost. If you’re anything like myself, 3D spatial audio in music has always seemed like a lot of effort for a very small
‘Save the Date’ is the word from Ableton as they announce a new chapter of their popular ‘Loop’ event set to take place June 26–27, 2021.
The latest version of Ableton Live is out now. New features include being able to create your perfect take with comping, compose with more feeling using MPE, experiment with new devices, and much more. The Live 11 Suite free for 90 days includes all the
One of the worlds leading manufacturer of professional audio recording hardware and software, Universal Audio has just released LUNA v1.1, a major update containing more than 100 features and fixes. For all owners of Thunderbolt-enabled Apollo interfaces*, LUNA v1.1 is Free, which represents the aggregate
Blackstar have released a new MIDI/USB Foot controller and it’s unexpectedly awesome. Foot controllers aren’t something musicians get excited about often but this one manages to get a lot of things right (including the sub $300 AUD price) and it genuinely fills a niche in
Akai has released MPC Beats, a new beat making software studio designed around the famous MPC hardware workflow for free download. It comes with a 2GB sample library of loops, one-shots and built-in virtual instruments to get you started, plus you can install MPC Beats
Whether they’re a gear nerd or a gear noob, the type of gear an artist uses has a huge impact on their signature sound. In this regular series called My Gear, Noisegate picks the brains of exciting and diverse artists for a behind-the-scenes scoop on
It’s a crux point of modern life that we’re all time poor. Splitting time between work, study, traffic, relationships, family — whatever it is, our own personal hobbies and aspirations can often take a back seat. If you’re finding it difficult to find the time
