With millions of pre-packaged kick drum samples readily available in modern digital audio workstations, programming your own synthesized kick might initially feel like an unnecessary detour. However, building a custom low-end foundation from the ground up takes only seconds and yields a level of mix-tailoring that static samples can rarely match. In this masterclass, we … Read more
Executive Overview In the fast-evolving landscape of modern music production, cinematic scoring, and electronic sound design, few collaborations carry the pedigree of Spitfire Audio and electronic music pioneer Brian Transeau, universally known as BT. Following a trajectory that began with Phobos in 2017 and continued through Polaris in 2022, the Grammy-nominated composer, producer, and technological … Read more
Executive Overview The landscape of modern music production is defined by a relentless convergence of traditional instrumentation and forward-thinking electronic workflows. Bridging the gap between the tactile environment of a pedalboard and the boundless creativity of a software digital audio workstation (DAW), Polish electronic music gear innovator Polyend has officially pulled back the curtain on … Read more
Executive Overview In the modern digital audio workstation (DAW) ecosystem, the desk space is arguably a producer’s most fiercely contested real estate. Between towering studio monitors, audio interfaces, control surfaces, external synthesizers, mice, and QWERTY typing keyboards, studio ergonomics have long been a logistical headache. Software solutions like Logic Pro’s "Command + K" musical typing … Read more
