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.

The Irish Concertina You Never Knew You Needed – Sounds and Presets

An eclectic mix of sounds this week, featuring guitars, synths and an Irish Concertina, no less!

Is Kickstarter Reaching Its Limit? When Backers Only Lose Out, as I Have Experienced Firsthand!

An increasing number of campaigns are ending in frustration. Has Kickstarter gone from being a driver of innovation to a risk trap?

Bass Enhancer Plugins: How Low Can You Go?

We're looking at bass enhancer plugins for maximizing the low-end of kicks, basses, and other critical elements in your productions.

Mastering Guitar Tone: Tips for crafting your signature sound

Getting the right guitar tone can feel like an endless quest. Here, we'll showcase what you need to be the master of your sound.

Lunchbox Amp Guide: 4 Mini Tone Monsters!

Our guide to four of the top Lunchbox amps. From classic British tones to high-gain metal monsters, find your perfect mini tone monster

Shadow Hills Compressor Alternatives: The Monolithic Mastering Compressor

We look at different Shadow Hills Compressor Alternatives that you can use both inside and outside of your DAW, for mixing and mastering.

Room Correction: Calibrate Your Home Studio

We discuss different room correction solutions for optimizing your audio playback, compensating for any problem areas in your home studio.