Huston Singletary explains and demonstrates the popular "pumping and breathing" effect used on countless electronic and dance tracks. Live 8's intuitive Compressor-Sidechain effect is explained and a custom preset is created in the studio showing the characteristics of this classic audio effect.
JazzMutant unveils Mu, a multi-touch Ableton Live controller for the Lemur. Mu is a Max for Live plugin, so you will need Ableton Live 8 and Max for Live to use it.
In an effort to combat our image as "American Gear Snobs" (see, we do read your comments, even if we don't respond to them), we present this very positive review of the Behringer BCF2000 MIDI controller, hosted by our friend Jake Coon -- known locally as "DJ Mrs. O'Leary's Cow" (starting parties...