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Why the Music in “Gears of War 2” Gets Stuck in Your Head

World-renowned composer Penka Kouneva breaks down the music in “Gears of War 2” and explains how to develop a great video game theme.

Sounds and Gear Reviews Rev X-Loops: “Quality and Flexibility”

“Once you start tweaking and messing with the fx it just goes into another realm, very quickly.”

9 Sound Design Hacks for Bigger, Fuller Mixes

Sound design and psychoacoustic tips for manipulating your listeners ears. There’s more to mixing than your equipment and acoustic treatment.

David Byrne Calls For Transparency in Streaming Royalties

The Talking Heads frontman David Byrne generated some buzz with an op-ed in the New York Times calling for royalty transparency.

Sound on Sound Reviews Signal: “Powerful Processing”

Sound on Sound took SIGNAL for a test drive and called it “a source of inspiration.”

14 Ideas for Musicians To Beat Creative Block

Music creation is all about flow. A creative block can leave us feeling uninspired. Check out Output’s 14 tips on keeping that channel open!

Audio News Room Reviews Signal: “Absolutely Blown Away”

“Sonically, this library is absolutely unbelievable. The source sounds are pristine.”

Resident Advisor Reviews Signal: “Thoroughly Recommended”

“If you like your sounds to pulse, drive, motor, chug, or move in a range of other ways, SIGNAL comes thoroughly recommended.”

How to Customize Presets in Signal

SIGNAL can get as complex as you want it to. But if you’re new to it, don’t fret! We’re here to show you how you can get started.

How to Adjust Pitch Bend Range in Signal

The pitch bend wheel adds fluidity to your SIGNAL pulses. Adjusting the modulation range is a quick process — let’s break it down.

Dubspot Reviews Signal: “Monster Sound Design Tool”

“SIGNAL is absolutely brilliant; it will find a home in every project!” Dubspot has officially fallen in love with SIGNAL.

Maschine Masters Reviews Signal: “Incredibly Adept Instrument”

“Output has created a virtuoso of rhythmic sound design.” Maschine Masters does an excellent review of SIGNAL. Check it out!