How To

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Supplement your pickups with a cheap but powerful extra microphone

Understand the theory and techniques of the masters and translate it to synth playing

Dial in legendary tones from the comfort of your computer with this guide

Get started with software amp simulators in your DAW

Our report from LA on the music company's annual conference

Know the basics of this mixing package? Now go a little deeper into its features…

So many ways to make waves: here are the techniques for wobble 'n' shake...

Get started with this comprehensive and futuristic mixing package

Tweaking one note of an extended chord can lend a progression a dramatic tinge — here's how

What made it so special? Find out with our step-by-step and audio examples

Get patching in minutes with Arturia's Modular V plugin

Have a virtual Model D of your own? Learn the classic stylings here…

Three new projects on David Battino's audio workbench

Get the now-uniquitous waveform from the Roland JP-8000 with any instrument

Get jamming and processing by syncing a world of apps for iPhone or iPad

Can't modulate partials? Record it live to create evolving synth tones

Get the 48-tracks-per-note vocal sound from I'm Not In Love in your DAW

Using the world-class audio restoration package with musical recordings

Microtonal Wavetables are a lesser-known feature of Xfer Serum. Here's how to not only use them but sequence them too

Stretch out your audio using crossfaded and chopped slices, automatically

Reich's early tape loops have an creative analog in the age of YouTube

Create combinations of effects in Soundtoys' rack system

Fine-tune your studio and headphones with this intelligent package

Learn how to decouple instruments from their surroundings and floors with this guide

Get your sonic space in order for better recordings

Quickly isolate divas with these instant acoustic solutions

Get the lowdown on quelling vibration in your space with these tips

Get David's recipe for tasty homemade distortion

Interview: Project Studio Book Author and Designer Rod Gervais

Four Quick-Hit Ideas for Using Your Gear

Finding Creativity in Limitations

Electronic Guitar: Stereo or Mono

Review: Universal Audio Arrow

Ableton Tricks from a YouTube favorite

How to: Processing the Master Bus

Master Class: Roland TR-8S

Spectra Processing Techniques

DIY Field Recording

Interview: Terri Winston of WAM

How To: Unifying I/O Names in Digital Performer and Pro Audio Control

Master Class: Arturia MiniBrute 2

Re-create Rick Cox's Sounds