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After months of anticipation, native MIDI Polyphonic Expression is finally here. At Studio 2.0, that brings us one step closer to introducing an Expressive E Osmose into our creative workflow.
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A practical look at Logic Pro, AI-assisted workflows, Stem Splitter and faster creative sessions for producers and film composers.
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Touch display, new workflow possibilities, a premium price and moderate CPU gains: our studio perspective on the latest MacBook Pro.
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A closer look at the Neve 8424E console, Elements analog processors and the promise of recallable hybrid studio workflows.
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Massive XL reimagines a widely used synthesizer with an updated interface and fresh sound design tools. Our first impressions.
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Slim necks, stainless-steel frets and pickups designed for real amps and digital rigs: what makes the new PRS Tekton range interesting.
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Multitrack vocal alignment, SmartAlign and natural performances: why Synchro Arts VocAlign remains part of our studio workflow.
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Ibanez announces official Dragon Ball Z guitars, bass and accessories for 2027, including an eye-catching orange RG.
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Open-back reference headphones, Sonnox calibration and studio-grade monitoring: why the H715 deserves close attention.
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The Crow Hill Company explores intimate, organic string quartet performances with expressive articulations for film and television.
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Four Vac Rac flavours, saturation control and mid/side processing: a look at Kazrog’s characterful tube compressor.
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Rada presents his own guitar brand, Omera, including the distinctive Lucy Soft Minth and its versatile specifications.
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Harmony, composition, rhythm and creativity: serious but accessible features to inspire your work.
FEATURE · HARMONY & COMPOSITIONMathematics and music: understanding harmony, rhythm and compositionHarmonics, intervals, Messiaen’s modes, 3–3–2 rhythms and the Tonnetz: practical ideas for creative musicians.READ THE FEATURE ↗
FEATURE · FILM MUSICMusic and mystery in cinema: how sound creates suspenseTextures, silence, timbre and perception: how sound creates suspense and invites the audience to imagine.READ THE FEATURE ↗Careful reviews of audio hardware and software, planned for upcoming editions.
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Free mixing tools worth installing: bx_console N, 254E, bx_masterdesk, bx_refinement, Soft Limit and other useful plug-ins.
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Europa, Kong, Scream 4 and a modular Rack in AAX, AU and VST3: why Reason Free is worth exploring in Pro Tools and Logic Pro.
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Integrated loudness, True Peak and dynamics explained, with a genuinely useful free meter for music, broadcast and streaming.
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An accessible orchestral library for sketching, learning instrument families and starting to compose music for screen.
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A free orchestral library with 44 instruments, 74 techniques and Kontakt Player support for composers and film scoring students.
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Recorded strings, analogue pads and immediate creativity: why Pocket Strings is a compelling free texture for composers.
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A free AAX plug-in that analyses audio and MIDI to reveal chords, scales and keys: useful for arranging and music education.
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1176, LA-2A, UA 610, Pure Plate, PolyMAX and LUNA: an appealing free studio toolkit from Universal Audio.
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