Rando – The Super Cool Sampler by Monkeyc – (Review + 20 Examples)
In this article, I’ll have a look at Rando by Monkeyc. It is a sampling instrument available in...
Max/MSP: The History and Utility of this Iconic Language from Cycling ’74
The history of Max/MSP began almost 40 years ago as a project initiated at IRCAM (Institut de Recherche...
Let’s Talk Trash: The Quintessential Distortion Device by iZotope
In this review, I’ll pop the hood on the newest version of Trash by iZotope. Several years ago...
Co-Producer by Output: The Singularity is Fast Approaching (+ Interview with Spencer Salazar)
The introduction of Co-Producer by Output exemplifies a new era for music and audio production. We are...
Groove Shaper: A Stunning New Plugin from Pitch Innovations (Review)
Groove Shaper is an awesome new sequencing plugin from Pitch Innovations that uses geometrical shapes to produce sophisticated...
The Impressive ShaperBox 3 by Cableguys Audio (Review)
ShaperBox 3 is a sophisticated envelope-based processor that can add rhythmic content where none existed and unique transitions...
3 Keys to Success in Freelance Audio and Music Production
The world of freelance audio and music production can be a bit of a mystery for those just...
The Tyranny of Standing Waves: What, Why, Where, and How? (+ 2 Ways to Test Your Room)
The phenomenon of Standing Waves is a subject that can be challenging for many people just learning...
The Strange World of No-Input Mixing (+ Patching Ideas)
No-Input Mixing is a strange and somewhat counter-intuitive process of generating sound from a mixing board without external...
The Remarkable Power of Silence in Music (+ 17 examples)
Silence in music has been used for dramatic effect, textural contrast, and propelling narratives by many composers in...