5 Amazing Synth Presets That Changed Pop Music!

We take a look at 5 presets that dominated pop music and shaped what we heard during the golden age of synth pop. Did your favourite make the list?

Unnecessary Studio Gear That Is Actually Worth Having

We investigate equipment that is often referred to as unnecessary studio gear to find out if certain audio tools remain useful in any recording studio.

Vengeance Sound VPS Avenger 2 Synthesizer at 50% Off in This Sale!

Only a few days left to grab 50 percent off Vengeance Sound's VPS Avenger 2 synthesizer.

Boutique Microphones: Made By Hand

We check out some different manufacturers of hand-crafted boutique microphones that can expand your mic locker for taking on a wide range of recording projects.

Panorama Whitekirk Delivers Haunting Guitars in a 12th Century Church – Sounds and Presets

A broad collection of sounds for you this week, featuring Panorama Whitekirk, a delightful sampled guitar, plus sounds for classic, quirky analogue synths and the Moog Muse!

Acoustic Treatment: Improving Your Home Studio

With acoustic treatment techniques, you can transform your home studio into a more professional environment for recording and mixing.

The Power of Arrangement in Music Production

We look at the power of arrangement within the songwriting and music production process, and aspects that improve the impact of songs when executed correctly.

Recording Tools That Completely Change the Way You Work

We look at recording tools that provide you with a different way of thinking when using them in your workflow for tracking and mixing applications.

On Your Marxos, Get Set, GO! – Sounds and Presets

This week sees WrongTools do fantastic things with a Marxophone in Marxos, plus a new SDX for Superior Drummer 3, patches for Leviasynth and 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.

Creative Effects Plugins for Making Ordinary Sounds Interesting

We explore a range of creative effects plugins that can transform the most basic sounds into swirling textured soundscapes in a matter of seconds.

Traveler, a Prodigy Recreation and a New CS-80 Chip Clone – Synth Journal

This week, we have a spectacular new synth, Traveler, from an industry stalwart, new CS-80 chips to keep those old beasts going and a clone of the Moog Prodigy.

Microphone/Preamp Combinations That Magically Work Together

We explore different microphone/preamp combinations and discuss some of the benefits of pairing certain gear in your recording chain.

Something Old, Something New – Sounds & Presets

Nothing borrowed or blue here, but a cracking collection of sounds for synths old and new from some of the best sound designers out there!

Shure SM58 Alternatives: Smart Options for Live Vocals

These Shure SM58 Alternatives will help you out of tight spots where the 58 doesn't suit the application or vocalist you're working with.

It’s Heavy, It Breaks, and It Won’t Stay in Tune (And We Love It)

By modern standards, the Les Paul is an ergonomic disaster. So why do we love this back-breaking, fragile 1950s mahogany slab?

Tony Iommi’s Gear: How a Workplace Accident Built the Heaviest Sound in Metal – The Greatest Guitarists of All Time

The greatest guitarists of all time? Tony Iommi's gear absolutely belongs on that list. Here's how an accident built metal's heaviest sound.

Weird Recording Tools Producers Secretly Love

We investigate a range of weird recording tools, including unorthodox devices that have found niche purposes or become sources of inspiration in studio.

Sounds and Presets: TEO-5, Rhythm King, and More!

In this week's installment of Sounds and Presets, we've got a preset collection for the TEO-5 and a few other bits and bobs to beef up your sound library.

The Best Monitor Controllers for Home and Pro Studios

Need to switch between different sets of studio monitors? We check out some of the best monitor controllers for home and pro studios.

How to Record Pedals Without Killing Your Tone

Don't let your audio interface kill your guitar tone. Here is a simple gear guide to bridge your pedalboard and your DAW.

Workflow Tools That Make Music Production Faster

When it comes to recording and mixing, there are areas that tend to become cluttered over time. Here is a selection of workflow tools to streamline your system.

Creative Mix Tools For Breaking The Rules

We explore creative mix tools that give you the freedom to break out of the traditional mold when it comes to signal processing and sound shaping.

The Best Condenser Microphones for Vocal Recording

Recording vocals in your home studio can be a challenge! So, to assist you, we've selected some of the best condenser microphones.