Sounds and Presets: Get Medieval Without an EP-1320

Seeing as Teenage Engineering want to take us back to our primitive past with their new sampler, I thought I'd dig out some medieval samples that we can all use.

Get That Punch: dbx 160 Alternatives

We're looking at dbx 160 alternatives for getting a similar sound in your home studio in plug-in, 500-series, and even Eurorack format.

The American Sound: The History Of API Audio

We look into the History of API Audio, a company responsible for many of the innovations in audio recording that we take for granted today.

Sounds and Presets: Alicia’s Electric Keys, Ambient MiniFreak Patches & Great Peak Presets

Following on from the hugely successful and brilliantly named, 'Alicia's Keys', we get Alicia's Electric Keys. We also check out some Peak and MiniFreak Patches.

5 of the Best Delay Plugins for Music Production and Mixing

No matter which style of music you're creating, a little delay can go a long way. We're looking at some of the best delay plugins for music.

Famous DJ Booths: DJ Setups and Sound Systems from 3 Ground-Breaking New York Clubs

The Loft, Paradise Garage and Studio 54 were all known for their incredible sound systems. But what gear was inside the famous DJ booths?

Synth Journal: JunoMac 106, A Record That’s a Synth and Interactive Albums

Another week, another selection of synthy ephemera, including the JunoMac 106, a record that's also a synthesizer and a BBC blast from the past.

How To Write A Synth Bassline: 5 Top Tips for Beginners

While one of the simplest aspects of music production, it remains a hallmark of great songs. We find out how to write a synth bassline.

Sounds and Presets: Free Minimonsta 2 Patches and Binaural OB-X8 Sounds

This week we're indulging in some lovely new binaural patches for the splendid Oberheim OB-X8, exploiting its new v2.0 firmware.

5 Budget MIDI Controllers for Music Production

Are you getting the most from your DAW workflow? We're looking at some of the best budget MIDI controllers for different studio setups.

Axel Hartmann: An Interview with the Legendary Synth Designer

Synthesizer industrial design genius Axel Hartmann talks about the design process, finding inspiration and who he wishes he could design for. Hint: they’re Scandinavian…

Synth Journal: Behringer Consider Direct Sales, FM Synthesis Demystified and JUNO Jams!

Mopping up the cool synth stories you may have missed, this week's Synth Journal considers Behringer's proposed Direct-to-Customer Sales Channel.

The Best Reverb Pedals for Music Production and Performance

The use of reverb can quickly separate professional from amateur production. We're checking out some of the best reverb pedals available.

Sounds and Presets: Free Hydrasynth Patches and More!

This week's guide to amazing patches for your synths includes a free bank for Hydrasynth, a wealth of sounds for KORG's modwave and a new bank of sounds for XILS-Labs Kaox.

Travel Guitars: Great options for summer!

Travel guitars and the holidays are here! But where can you put your guitar for campfire beach jams? Let's check out some options...

5 Musical Toys used on Famous Recordings

Musical instruments design has always overlapped into the realm of musical toys, we look at times these toys were used on famous recordings.

How to use Effects Plugins in your DAW: 5 Useful Tips

When you're starting out in music production, nothing is straightforward. So to help you out, we're looking at how to use effects plugins.

Sounds and Presets: Great Content for Live, PolyBrute and NAUTILUS

This week we have some excellent sounds packs for Ableton Live, new libraries for the KORG NAUTILUS and KRONOS and yet more PolyBrute patches!

The Best Microphones for Drum Recording

Need to capture drums for your next project? We're looking at the some of the best microphones for drum recording in different environments.

Tone-shaping: The Best EQ Plugins for Beginners

Not happy with stock DAW plug-ins? We investigate some of the best EQ plugins for beginners for DAW-based mixing and music production.

Italian Synthesizers: The Colorful History of 5 Italian Synth Giants

Quirky and characterful, Italian synthesizers provided a much-needed counterpoint to the instruments of America and Japan.

The Best Eurorack Drum Modules for your Synth Rig

To find the best option for drums, we've picked out some of the best Eurorack drum modules for creating beats with your modular synth rig.

Oberheim OB-1, Semi-Modulars, Sounds of Peace: Synth Journal

GForce Software pays homage to the Oberheim OB-1, cre8audio updates the East Beast and West Pest, and Chris Meyer turns the sounds of war into something beautiful.

Sounds and Presets: 3 Diverse Yet Useful Sound Collections

After a few weeks of focusing on a particular instrument or application, we return to a variety of sounds and presets to get your creative juices flowing.