ZOOM H8 Review: The only portable recorder you’ll ever need?

Zoom says its H8 Handy Recorder is "the only recorder which adapts to your way of creating". Is it the only recorder you'll ever need? Our own Bob Malkowski takes it through its paces.

The Stratocaster and the Genius of Leo Fender: A Short History

As the release of the Fender American Professional Series II seems imminent, we take a brief look at the Stratocaster, and how one Leo Fender changed the landscape of music, forever.

Jimi Hendrix guitar tones: Tips and gear to get you started

Fifty years ago today, the world lost Jimi Hendrix. Looking to replicate some of those legendary tones? Here's some tips and a list of gear that will get you started.

8 more cheap pedals every guitarist needs to try

Here are 8 more great budget effects pedals that you should try before you die. They include tube overdrives, classic chorus effects, reverbs, tremolos, and more. All for around £60 each!

5 floor tuners that cater to every budget

Looking for a floor tuner but not sure which one to get? We've narrowed the choices down to these 5 options that we think would be a worthy addition to any rig.

Your Ideal Polysnth: How (not) to choose the polyphonic synth of your dreams

You're going to finally realise your dream and buy your dream polysynth, now you're standing in a showroom surrounded by magical music machines: How do you choose your first polyphonic synthesizer?

8 cheap pedals every guitarist needs to try

Vintage pedal snobs: the truth is that there are distortion, fuzz, delay, chorus and flanger pedals that sound great going for around or under £60/$80! Here are 8 cheap pedals you need to try.

Gibson, Fender, PRS & Co.: Do guitar brands matter anymore?

Do you think established brands still hold the monopoly on the industry that they used to? Or have modern production methods and techology made brand-consciousness redundant?

7 Live Mixing Consoles That Changed the Industry Forever

Live mixing consoles changed the way engineers and audiences experience live audio. These seven mixers changed the industry forever thanks to innovations by Yamaha, Soundcraft, Allen&Heath and others.

Best Gibson Les Paul Alternatives: Top 5 Premium Single-Cut Electric Guitars

Looking for a high-quality single cut guitar but not happy with Gibson's offerings? Here are five Les Paul alternatives that ooze quality and vibe - be warned, they come with a premium price tag!

Fender’s ’57 Champ: Do you really need more than five watts?

While classic rock may conjure images of Les Pauls and rows of Marshall stacks, in truth, many of the legendary tones on our favourite songs were recorded using much smaller amps.

Best delay plug-ins: Our Top 10 echo tools of 2020 (so far)

Liven up your arsenal with some of these great echo tools! Here is our list of the 10 best delay plug-ins, from 2020 so far. These belong in every producer's creative toolbox - and some are free!

Best 1176 Compressor Emulation Plug-ins: The definitive list

No doubt, the 1176 is one of the most popular compressor designs of all time - here's our list of the best 1176 plug-in emulations to get this classic sound into your DAW.

The best studio monitors under EUR 500 per pair: Our top 7 budget speakers

Monitor speakers are a crucial part of any studio, from the bedroom to top-flight facilities. Here are the best 7 monitors for producers on a budget - all of these come in at under €500 per pair.

Condenser Microphone Capsules: Build Your Perfect Mic Locker!

The capsule is at the core of any condenser microphone's sound - if you're looking to expand your mic locker, this 101 on microphone capsules is the place to start in selecting your next mic.

Live after COVID-19: Do we really want Live Music back the way it was?

COVID-19 hit live music hard. And though we're all eager for things to go back to the way they were, maybe we should use this time to improve the live industry for the better.