Eventide H3000 Alternatives: Sounds of the famous Ultra-Harmonizer

We check out a range of different Eventide H3000 Alternatives, from software plugins to multi-effects pedals and rack units for your studio.

5 Surprising Synth Impostors: Beware of Mistaken Identity!

When is a Crumar really a Moog? When it’s a synth impostor!

Touch Tone Timbres, ARKARION, Fan Oscillators: Synth Journal

In this week’s Synth Journal: Make Noise explores touch tone sounds, CubuSynth announces an impressive synth voice, and a CPU fan becomes an oscillator.

The Best Budget 500 Series modules for Home Recording

Tired of analogue modeling software plug-ins? We check out some of the best budget 500 series modules for producing music at home.

Are You Prepared For Mule Piano? – Sounds and Presets

A gorgeous prepared piano in the form of Mule Piano, plus sounds for Pigments 6, OB-X8 and the Moog Muse!

Eric Johnson’s Gear: The Best Guitarists of All Time

When guitarists talk about the ultimate guitar sound, Eric Johnson's name comes up remarkably often. Let's take a look at his gear.

Roland V-Drums TD716 – The Best e-Drum Kit Ever?

Roland’s new flagship V-Drums kit, the TD716, redefines the e-Drum experience, aided by the stunning V71 module.

The best budget beat-making gear to help you get creative

Looking for more affordable ways to create beats? We take a look at some of the best budget beat-making equipment to get you started!

7 Signature Synths We’d Like To See From Our Favourite Artists

Artist guitars and pedals are all the rage so why not synthesizers? Here are seven signature synths featuring artists like we’d like to see.

Do DAWs Sound Different?

Ever heard of a one DAW being described as cleaner or warmer than another? We discuss the variables to find out "Do DAWs sound different?"

5 Synth Legends Captured in 2005 and Bob Moog’s Final Public Appearance – Synth Journal

Captured on April 19th, 2005, a symposium featuring five of the greatest American synth legends took place. 20 years later, we can now bear witness to their collective genius.

The Best Value Microphones for Vocals and Speech Recording

Recording vocals in spaces that aren't ideal environments can be a challenge. Let's check out some of the best value microphones for vocals!

Polarity | Tension Is a Love/Hate Thing – Sounds and Presets

Atonal atmospheric sounds aren't everyone's cup of tea, and Polarity | Tension from Soniccouture is an instrument that might be sonic gold for some, or painful listening for others.

5 Pieces of Studio Gear That Changed Music

We take a trip through time and look at 5 pieces of studio gear that changed music and the music production process in different ways.

What Guitar Case Should You Buy? Soft or Hard?

Finding the right guitar case can be a difficult task. Do you invest, or should you cheap out? Check out this guide of great value soft and hard cases.

Technics SL-1200: Classic DJ Gear

The Technics SL-1200 turntable is synonymous with DJing. This is the story of the classic platter.

Audio Restoration: The Cleanup Crew

We explore a range of audio restoration solutions, for enhancing location sound and dialogue, vocal recordings, podcasts, and more.

Honky Château Pianos and Prophets – Sounds and Presets

A classic piano gets the Spitfire Audio treatment in the form of Château Piano and we've got Prophet sounds galore!

The Best Stereo EQ processors for Mixdown and Mastering

Hardware EQs are powerful tools for shaping your master bus during mixdown and mastering. We check out some of the best stereo EQ units.

Accidental Icons: The Roland TR-808, TB-303, SP-404 and More

Has any other instrument company had so many unintentional hits as Roland? Here are five of its accidental icons, from TR-808 to JP-8000.

The Best Guitar Stands for Every Budget: 5 Options for You

Guitar stands should be an essential part of your set-up. We must do everything we can to protect our guitars, so check out these stands for every budget.

Music Production for Beginners: How To Get Started

This guide to music production for beginners will help familiarise you with the various stages of the creation process from idea to finished article.

Wind Controllers, Artemis Update, Eurorack Drones: Synth Journal

Ever wanted to learn how to play wind controllers like the AKAI EWI? This awesome 1980s video tutorial on wind synthesis has got you covered!

The Best Channel Strips for your Recording Setup

We've selected some of the best channel strips for your home recording setup, and we'll discuss how to find one that suits your workflow.