We're giving away THREE Stealth Pedals plus extras from IK Multimedia. It's easy, fun, and open to everyone!

G.A.S.- We've all got it. Yes, I'm talking about Gear Acquisition Syndrome. And we all need help. But you can fight it. Follow these steps and you can overcome. We believe in you!

It's widely believed that all convolution reverbs are created equal. So can one really stand out? We'll take a look at Audioease Altiverb, and see what makes this option so special.

Reverb is a simple, yet oh so important tool in audio production. So we're here to help you get a grasp on the types of reverb you may come across, full with audio examples for your learning pleasure!

The 1176 is a staple in any major recording studio, and has been for years. Softube have released their attempt at a faithful emulation with the FET Compressor. Does it match up, or is it just another pretty face?

The Loudness War is over.  It ended in 2001, before anyone even knew it had started.  But it will take another decade before people quit fighting it.

Take an exclusive pre-release look at this amazing new library from Cinesamples. Download the manual, get a look into the production, and even win a copy!

You've seen filters. But if you haven't seen Volcano, then you haven't seen what is truly possible with a filter. We'll explore some of the more creative possibilities behind this monster plug-in.

Presonus recently announced their new audio host, Studio One. We cut straight to the punch and sat down with Jim Odom, founder and president of Presonus, for an exclusive interview concerning Studio One.

PreSonus has packaged the ideal monitoring interface for the mixerless studio.  Central Station is a best-of-breed,  gotta-have-it piece of gear for the modern studio that wants to avoid big-footprint consoles without sacrifice.

The guys at VSL decided to dive into the world of plugin effects. Will it match the quality of their vast sample libraries? We'll take a look at the entire suite and see if it lives up to the VSL name.

Is traditional delay a little too boring for you? Feeling as if you need something a little(or a lot) different? FabFilter Timeless may just be right up your alley. Read on as we take a look into this delay powerhouse.

Running your own recording studio? Wanna compete? Then it's essential that you take certain precautions if you want to run a successful business. Here's a few tips to help you gain, and keep clients.

Non-traditional percussion can often be used with great success in film scores and soundtrack work. Tonehammer is out to show just how creative this work can be with this unique selection of instruments.

When reverb sounds right, it's wonderful. When it sucks, you know it. Breverb is designed to be at the top of the game. But how does it measure up? We'll find out if it bring sweet reflections or just makes your ears ring.

I’ve been a rabid Moog fan for 30 years.  So I was thrilled to get my hands on IK Multimedia’s new SampleMoog instrument.  With over 1700 sounds from 16 different Moogs, it promises to be the definitive Moog reproduction.  But does it deliver?

Pan Law is a term thrown around often, but not always understood. It can have an effect on your mix, and you may not even know it. So we'll uncover what Pan Law means, how important it really is, and how to decide when to use it.

If battles are your game, Drums Of War wants to be your library. But does it conquer the kingdom, or just fall at the gates? We'll take a look inside and see.

Bela D Media has decided to take on the "other" side of soundtrack creation with their Sampled Landscape. We check it out in in all it's creepy goodness.

Vocals are a crucial part of any song that includes them. Mess them up, and the entire song suffers. Here are a few tips to get the best vocal take possible.