production
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R.I.P. Isao Tomita, Synth Pioneer & Hip-Hop Sample Favorite
Though the name Isao Tomita is likely new to you, he’s certainly responsible for huge amounts of your favorite music.
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A Tribute to Slurpees & Three 6 Mafia’s Underrated Production Genius
From “Stay Fly” to “Int’l Player’s Anthem” and much more, DJ Paul and Juicy J are some of the best to ever flip a sample.
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From “Through The Wire” to “Oh Boy,” When Samples Drive the Song
Sometimes a sample becomes the center of an entire song—just ask Kanye or The Diplomats.
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Akai MPC Touch Tutorial [Videos]
AKAI PROFESSIONAL has announced the latest incarnation of its’ award winning controller, the MPC. The newest version, entitled the MPC Touch, is exactly as the name implies as it features a 7″ touch screen that revolutionizes the famous controller. Watch…
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Universal Audio Apollo Twin Review
Overview Universal Audio, one of the most celebrated companies in Pro Audio, has released a new product aimed at the home studio and traveling musician. The product is called the Apollo Twin and it is a digital audio interface that…
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NI Introduces UNA CORDA [Video]
Native Instruments has again provided the producers of the world with a new virtual unique piano: UNA CORDA. It is based on a 64-key upright piano. It mentions that unlike standard pianos, who use more than one string per key,…
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AKAI PRO ARAABMUZIK MPC Expansion Pack
Akai Professional has teamed up with one of his most prolific MPC users in AraabMusik to release its first artist Series Expansion Pack. The expansion includes over 1.3GB of samples and kits/melodics, all pre-mapped into MPC programs for instant availability…
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Shawn Wasabi – Burnt Rice Live Performance [Video]
The space of finger drumming is growing and its thanks to newcomers like Shawn Wasabi. Not long ago, we covered a new software company named Melodics, whose main objective is to help you practice your finger drumming skills. it is…
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Native Instruments TruTorials [Video]
Native Instruments wants to help you use your Maschine to its full potential. That is why it has come out with a series called Trutorials. These are short webisodes that gives you useful and creative techniques for production with a…
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NI Happy Thanksgiving 50% Off Sale!
Native Instruments is saying Happy Thanksgiving to everyone by offering a huge 50% off sale on their MASCHINE Expansions, KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects, and TRAKTOR PRO 2 from now until December 7th!
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Maschine Cavern Floor Expansion
The NI Team continues releasing brand new soundpacks for users of its popular Maschine Production Stations to keep things fresh for aspiring producers when making new tracks and beats. The newest MASCHINE Expansion for some serious techno-style synths and samples…
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Native Instruments introduces FLESH
Native Instruments has released its’ latest collaboration with musician, producer and inventor, Tim Exile. The release is entitled “FLESH” and it allows the user to create production elements like basslines and melodies using rhythmic material. The FLESH utilizes advanced algorithms…