macOS Catalina, the next release of Apple Mac operating software, dramatically tightens security and removes 32-bit compatibility, unfortunately resulting in music software incompatibilities that will require updates. Apple’s never been one to shy away from extensive changes that have a dramatic impact on software compatibility.
Since its inception, Native Instruments’ Maschine has been one of the foremost hybrid hardware/software music production systems, designed to harness the power of your laptop through a dedicated controller. Providing far more functionality than simply finger-drumming, Maschine’s 16 coloured pads have become iconic, and featured
Side-chain compression is a technique that’s featured on hundreds of tracks throughout the last 2 decades. It’s an approach that is known for producing that ‘pumping’ sound in many forms of electronic music, most commonly heard on bass lines. It’s a very useful tool for
As we reported last month, Native Instruments have released the Komplete Audio 6 MK2, 6 in/6 out audio interface. The updated model includes 4 analogue in/out, 2 digital in/out as well as 2 headphone jacks, providing musicians with more flexibility for collaborations in the studio
Initially released back in 2011, the Komplete Audio 6 has been a rock-solid companion in many people’s studios. Now 8 years later, it’s the latest piece of kit from the Native Instruments back-catalogue to receive the refresh treatment. The MKII unit features everything that made
Announced earlier this year, Akai’s new standalone music workstation FORCE has just started hitting Australian stores and to coincide with the arrival, Akai has released a new software update that adds Splice integration to Force, MPC Live and MPC X. Users can access and audition
When making a tune, the last thing you want to be doing is staring at your laptop, hoping inspiration will strike, which is why I love Native Instruments Expansion Packs – as I explained in details the other week. They provide a versatile selection of
When it comes to music production, Native Instruments are one of the industry leaders with their extensive catalogue of hardware and software products offering creative and inspiring ways of producing music. You might be familiar with their Komplete software which is an enormous library of
Continuing their message of accessibility, Native Instruments have just introduced a pair of audio interfaces that will surely satisfy the needs of many bedroom producers/musicians and DJs, and also come bundled with an amazing software package. The hardware itself has that signature matte black finish
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32 is a 32 mini-key version of the Komplete Kontrol A-series keyboards because that’s exactly what it is. With its identical features, this controller mirrors all aspects of the Komplete Kontrol A-series, minus the