Ace Frehley’s Gear: The Greatest Guitarists of All Time

Ace Frehley’s Gear defines classic rock tone: Les Paul, Marshall Plexi, and pure attitude. But what really shapes his unmistakable sound?

Echoes of Machines, Windswept and Desolate – Sounds and Presets

Echoes of Machines sees a brand new set of 64 sounds for Moog's brilliant Muse poly synth by Anton Anru, with Kulshan Studios providing two of this week's other selections!

Digital Designs: The Best Wavetable Synthesizers

Wavetable synthesis has made a huge comeback and the selection of synths is wider than ever. Here’s our list of the best wavetable synthesizers in 2026.

The Best Home Recording Bundles: Complete Music Starter Kits

A home recording bundle gives you everything you need to record your own tracks in one affordable package. Here's our list of the best bundles!

Synth Videos of the Week: Volcanoes, Wavetables and Soviet Synths

What could be better on a Sunday night than to settle in on the couch and watch your favorite synth videos? Here are my picks of the week!

Alkove, Fractaos and Analog Kick Drum Design: Synth Journal

Ahead of SynthFest France, Pylobolus has shared details on Alkove, an exciting new hybrid binaural synth. Also: a Fractal-based oscillator for your Eurorack!

Recording Drums In Small Rooms: Capture A Clean, Direct Sound

We discuss the limitations of recording drums in small rooms and how to approach the performance, acoustics, and mic placement for the best results.

Galactic Spaces, Between Worlds – Sounds and Presets

Galactic Spaces and Between Worlds... a distinctly astronomical feel with a twist to this week's column!

The Best Compressor Plugins For Music Production

We discuss the basic principles of compression and look at some of the best compressor plugins for your DAW-based music production workflow.

Is the Telecaster the Most Versatile Guitar Ever?

From country twang to heavy metal chug, is the Fender Telecaster truly the ultimate "do-it-all" instrument?

The Future of the Guitar: Do We Still Need This Instrument?

The future of the guitar feels uncertain. In a world of fast digital production, one question keeps coming back: do we still need it?

A New PPG Wave 2.3 on the Horizon – Synth Journal

The wavetable revival continues apace with the surprise reveal of a brand new PPG Wave 2.3, plus a Nord Modular editor and a lunar rhythm machine!

Freak of the Week! – Sounds and Presets

Arturia's line of 'Freak' synthesizers gets a lot of love, and rightly so. This week, we have a bank for each version, one of them free, along with patches for Moog's Subsequent 37 and the Waldorf Iridium.

Ableton Live Alternatives for Electronic Music Production

We look at some of the best Ableton Live Alternatives for making electronic music, with tools for creative sequencing, sound design, and mixing.

How and Why the Akai MPC Sample Broke the Internet

Akai's MPC Sample has caused quite a stir online, drumming up lots of debate on both sides. Has Akai created something special, or is it just a "toy"? How does it stand up to the competition?

DI vs Mic Recording: When to Use Each Method and Why

When it's time to capture your favourite instruments, choosing between DI vs Mic Recording is a crucial decision that can shape the sound of your songs.

The Economics of Sound: What It Really Costs to Make a Record Today

We discuss the economics of sound, a topic that covers some of the different aspects of record-making in today's digital landscape and the costs involved.

Cherry Audio Crumar DS-2 Goes to Deep Space, plus new sounds for COBALT8 – Sounds and Presets

We kick off with a companion bank for Crumar DS-2, Cherry Audio's latest synth, plus we look at new sounds for Modal's COBALT8, Live Suite 12 and the KORG modwave.

The Best Mid-Range Audio Interfaces for Studio and Stage

Looking to replace your entry-level audio interface? We check out some of the best mid-range audio interfaces for home recording and small studios.

Tracking: Recording Full Takes vs Punching In

In this article about recording full takes vs punching in, we compare the strengths and weaknesses of the traditional and modern approaches to tracking.

Blawan: How Modular Systems, Distortion, and Noise Shape His Uncompromising Techno Sound

Blawan builds techno from noise, distortion, and modular systems. This article shows why his sound feels shaped rather than produced.

Altitude 5 for the JP-8000 and Many of its Clones! – Sounds and Presets

The Roland JP-8000 has seen a bit of a reemergence in recent months, mainly because of clones and recreations. Now, Altitude 5 breathes more life into this vintage VA, as well as its imitators.

The Best Live Vocal Mics for Stage Performance

Getting a great live vocal sound is an essential part of your production, we check out some of the best live vocal mics for use on stage.

The Best Left-Handed Guitars for Every Budget

Finding a good left-handed guitar that suits your budget and style can be tough. Check out the best left-handed guitars for every budget!