Producer and sound designer Matt Lange walks us through his favorite techniques for processing electric guitars in electronic music.
January 21, 2022
Your holistic guide to gain staging: what is it, how to properly monitor your levels during mixing, the importance of using a VU meter, and much more.
December 20, 2021
Arpeggiators are magic. But how exactly do they work? Today, we explore the history of the arpeggiator, the best DAW solutions, and much more.
December 6, 2021
Microphones, monitors, and MIDI keyboards galore! Check out these great Black Friday deals, and our own 35% off sale on all perpetual software.
November 24, 2021
Introducing Note Kits: A whole new way to play in Arcade. Dive into these new, deeply customizable software instruments with this step-by-step tutorial.
October 6, 2021
With THERMAL, distortion is just a click away. Here’s how THERMAL can easily transform vocals, bass, drums, and guitar within seconds.
August 12, 2021
To help you put together your perfect space, we’ve compiled a list of the 13 things you need to build a home recording studio.
July 15, 2021
You know how important the kick drum is in practically all popular music from blues to techno. The stakes are pretty high, so it makes sense to learn about what makes a kick tick.
July 2, 2021
Easily create personalized Kits from any of the samples within ARCADE or your own hard drive.
June 23, 2021
Convolution reverb can transport a listener to a cathedral, an arena, or a cozy studio. Here’s an explainer and top plugin picks!
May 6, 2021
Check out some of our favorite presets in PORTAL, REV, and more… get inspired here.
May 3, 2021
Whether you’re writing to a blog, a promoter, or a record label, a well-written email boosts your business as a musician.
April 20, 2021
So, you downloaded ARCADE? Great, you’re already on your way to making a track! Here’s a quick guide on how to use ARCADE 1.6.
April 6, 2021
Lo-fi hip-hop is inescapable. Here, we show you how easy it is to get a lo-fi hip-hop groove going using ARCADE and SUBSTANCE.
March 27, 2021
Kit Generator has arrived with ARCADE version 1.6! A brand-new feature, Kit Generator lets you automatically transform any audio file into a full, ready-to-play ARCADE Kit.
March 15, 2021
Get production advice and studio tips from three Grammy-winning hip-hop producers: Larrance Dopson, Om’Mas Keith, and Hit-Boy.
March 13, 2021
ARCADE version 1.5 is here with major improvements to the Browser navigation and search tools to streamline your creative process.
February 4, 2021
Combine acoustic and electronic: Step inside the studio with Daniel Gallardo and see how we recorded his hip-hop drum samples for ARCADE.
January 5, 2021
Why is it important to take some time for celebrating the the good things in life? It helps us get through the tough times.
December 22, 2020
Check out some of the ways we create unique soundscapes by pairing instrument engines with FX engines.
November 27, 2020
Here’s all the new vocal loops, chops, one-shots, and samples released in Hooked for ARCADE.
October 16, 2020
Creating a strong hip-hop beat requires catchy melodic loops and tight drums. Find all these and more in ARCADE by Output.
October 16, 2020
ARCADE, Output’s loop synthesizer, has new uploads each day. Find your track’s missing piece with the new Quick Track-style Kits.
October 16, 2020
Run this installer in order to continue using ARCADE in Pro Tools 2020.
October 14, 2020