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When I found out that a laptop equipped with a DAW had the power to make house tracks like deadmau5 and Daft Punk, I hurled my 16-year-old self into Logic, Reason and Ableton Live in a conquest to become a festival-headlining producer & DJ. While my mission slowly beats on, I write about my passion at MusicTech.

At MT, I'm responsible for writing and commissioning news, features, reviews, tutorials and guides. I've reviewed products by Pioneer, Apple, Teenage Engineering, Korg and more. I've al…

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iZotope is no longer a Native Instruments brand, as it joins Boris FX

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By Sam Willings Verified
| MusicTech Verified
Esteemed plugin brand iZotope has been acquired by VFX software company, Boris FX. The merge means iZotope is no longer part of the Native Instruments family of brands, which was sold to InMusic in May 2026, and comprises Native Instruments, Plugin Alliance and Brainworx.
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Yes, the Akai MPC Sample really is that good

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By Sam Willings Verified
| MusicTech Verified
When you purchase through affiliate links on MusicTech.com, you may contribute to our site through commissions. Learn more Featured Deal Enhance your music with Free Samples from BandLab Sounds View The classic MPC workflow in a tiny, battery-powered package for $400? Almost unbeatable When you purchase through affiliate links on MusicTech.com, you may contribute to our site through commissions. Learn more Akai MPC Sample.
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What is reverb in music production, and when should you use it?

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By Sam Willings Verified
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When you purchase through affiliate links on MusicTech.com, you may contribute to our site through commissions. Learn more Featured Deal Enhance your music with Free Samples from BandLab Sounds View How reverb works, the different types, and when to apply it in your productions When you purchase through affiliate links on MusicTech.com, you may contribute to our site through commissions. Learn more What is reverb?
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