How to recreate the classic Roland Juno sound using software plugins

The Roland Juno has dominated music for over four decades! We take a look at some of the best synth plugins that capture its classic sound.

Hot Topic: Audiophiles vs Gen Z – Are you a vinyl head or a TikToker?

The Vinyl vs Digital debate. Opinions abound as Bob and Stefan discuss different music appreciation formats. Lend us your ears, folks!

Synthwave Galactica: How To Sound Like M83

M83 broke through in 2011 with their album Hurry Up, We're Dreaming. We check out some key gear used by the French indie synth-wave outfit.

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.

The Best ADAT Preamps for your home studio

We look at some of the best ADAT preamps for multitrack recording, analogue mixing, or incorporating hardware into your DAW workflow.

Why do we still use leveling amplifiers during the recording process?

We check out the different types, formats, and applications of leveling amplifiers and how they are used in the recording process.

The Analogue Domain: Mixing Outside the Box

We take a look at different ways and means of incorporating analogue hardware into your DAW workflow throughout the recording process.

Electronic Dance Pioneers: How To Sound Like New Order

We take a look at some of the key instruments that helped in the formation of the early sound of Manchester electronic band, New Order.

LinnDrum: Software tools to get THE 80s drum sound

The LinnDrum was the neon heartbeat of the 1980s: From EPROM emulation plug-ins to sample packs, here are the best software alternatives.

The Best Modern Synth Clones – Affordable Essential Classics!

These five great synth clones sit at the centre of the synthesizer Venn diagram between authenticity, reliability and affordability.

HOT TOPIC FL Studio – The best or the worst DAW?

FL Studio - love it or hate it? Florian Pilz and Julian Schmauch get into the ring to once and for all find the definitive answer on the DAW.

Why are digital converters the most important part of your studio?

We take a closer look at analog-to-digital converters and find out more about why they are such an essential part of the recording process.

The Dark Side Of The Moon turns 50: How to sound like Pink Floyd

This week in 1973, Pink Floyd's The Dark Side Of The Moon was released. We take a look back in history at this epitaph of modern music.

The Best Podcasting Mics: 6 USB and XLR Podcast mics for any budget!

Looking to get into podcasting or improve the quality of your podcasts? Here's our pick of 6 XLR and USB podcast mics to suit all budgets!

Clone Wars: The Best TB-303 Clones

To celebrate 303 Day, we're looking at the best TB-303 clones. Hopefully, we can get you to Acid paradise without blowing your savings on eBay!

How to recreate the sound of the Roland TB-303 with software

To get into the spirit of 303 Day, we're looking at how to recreate the classic sound of the Roland TB-303 and which plugins to use.

The History of ADAT: How Alesis changed Digital Recording

We look into the history of ADAT, a digital multitrack format that made professional recording more accessible throughout the 1990s.

That Legendary Virtual Band: How To Sound Like Gorillaz

Gorillaz is a concept Pop band created by Damon Albarn and Jamie Howlett. We investigate some of their key gear choices over the years!

The Best Grooveboxes for Beat Creation and Live Performance

Looking to stay creative while traveling, or simply to step outside your DAW? We check out the best grooveboxes for crafting beats.

Building Your Own Budget Streaming Setup

We take a look at building a budget streaming setup with some essential items that can add quality and efficiency to your workflow.

Front 242: Most-used Synths, Drum Machines and Sounds

Front 242: The cult electronic band famous for pioneering the EBM Genre and their role in defining the sound of Industrial music.

Why do we need headphone amplifiers?

Headphone amplifiers have a cult-like status in hi-fi headphones communities. We find out how to get better results when using headphones!

From Dark Arts To Charts: How To Sound Like The Dust Brothers

The Grammy award-winning duo, The Dust Brothers, is known for their hit productions and highly creative use of sampling. We find out more!

The Best Multichannel Audio Interfaces for Home Recording

Need more inputs? We're looking at some of the best multichannel audio interfaces to take on recording projects in almost any genre.