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What is a DAW? A guide to digital audio workstations
We take a look at what a DAW (digital audio workstation) is, explore their rich history, and discuss how to choose one that's right for you.
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Tools
Master industry-leading plugins and tools for music production with these helpful tutorials and guides.
5 new things you can do in Bitwig Studio 5
Here's a brief overview of five new additions to Bitwig Studio 5, and how you can use them in your next production.
4 free sound design plugins for your music in 60 seconds
From powerful filters to emerging AI tools, we cover four free sound design plugins that are great additions to any music producer's toolkit.
Make the most of Bridge: The workflow level-up for every Splice user
Learn about how to get started with Splice Bridge, our plugin that connects Splice Sounds with your DAW in a more powerful way than ever before.
What’s new in Arturia’s FX Collection 4?
From cutting-edge distortion tools to a lush reverb unit, here are the four newest plugins added to Arturia's FX Collection 4.
5 tips for using Cubase: Unique tools and workflows
Let’s take a look at five tools and features that are unique to Cubase that can streamline and supercharge your production, mixing, and editing workflows.
How to use Efx Fragments, Arturia’s granular synthesis plugin
We walk through the major sections and features in Arturia's Efx Fragments to showcase a few of the many ways that it can bring new life to a sound.
Make your drum samples unique with Steinberg’s Backbone
We walk through all of the major sections and features of Steinberg's Backbone, showing you how to add new layers, sculpt your sounds, and more.
Phaser vs. flanger: What they are and how they sound
Learn about how a phaser works, how a flanger works, and how the two effects can be applied in analog and digital contexts.
10 of the best laptops for music production in 2024
Discover our picks for the best laptops for music production in 2023, and learn about the key features and factors that make them so effective.
The 20 best audio interfaces for home studios (2024)
Make the most of your home studio setup in 2024 with these 20 top-notch audio interfaces.
Our top hardware picks for traveling music producers
For the traveling music producer, lightweight and durable hardware is a must—check out our top picks for portable audio interfaces, synths, mics, and more.