Tops and Flops: Plugins, Pedals, and Platforms

In this week's edition of Tops and Flops, we look at some of the most exciting and infuriating developments in the world of audio and music.

Sherman Filterbank, BBC Radiophonic Workshop & More: Synth Journal

In this edition, we discover the fascinating story of the Sherman Filterbank. Also: Spitfire Audio turns the BBC Radiophonic Workshop into a plugin!

Stock DAW Plugins: “If It Ain’t Broken…”

We're discussing some of the best stock DAW plugins that many of us still use, even with a seemingly endless library of 3rd-party plugins.

5 Common Recording Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Are you new to recording? We're looking at some of the most common recording mistakes and ways you can avoid them in your home studio.

Play Chopin’s Piano and Mozart’s Harpsichord – Sounds and Presets

Mozart and Chopin are two of the great composers of all time. Now you can play instruments that they actually played via the magic of sampling.

Interview: Ian Anderson on Jethro Tull’s lastest album, Curious Ruminant

Gearnews offers Paul Rigg's exclusive take on a generic interview with Ian Anderson and a review of Jethro Tull’s Curious Ruminant

Get over 20% off IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII, Micro Monitor Pro & More

Right now, you can save more than 20% on selected IK Multimedia iLoud Monitors including the iLoud MTM MKII and the iLoud Micro Monitor Pro.

Studio Recording vs Home Recording: Are Pro Studios Still Relevant?

In this studio recording vs home recording debate, we find out about the pros and cons of each of the two contrasting creative environments.

The Best Budget Drum Machines for Music Production

Drum machines provide the creative foundation for songwriting in so many musical Genres. We check out some of the best budget drum machines.

The World’s Largest Instrument? It Weighs 100 Tons and is 62 m Tall!

Is Chicago's carillon the largest instrument in the world? A steel and bronze musical giant with an impressive history.

No Synth Leaks at the Super Bowl, Behringer Pedal Wars – Highlights of the Week!

No synth leaks at the Super Bowl, no subscription for Lemur and a friendship between Behringer and Musitronics - the highlights of the week!

Classic Moog Synths of the ‘70s and ‘80s: Moog Without Bob

Moog released some of its most iconic synthesizers after Bob left in the late 1970s. These are the classic Moog synths made without Bob.

A Wasp, Lemurs, Editors and Mini-Docs – Synth Journal

This week's Synth Journal looks at the new Behringer Wasp Filter module, an editor for a classic VA synth and a couple of great little mini synth docs!

Sounds and Presets for the LM Drum – Going Beyond the LinnDrum Sound

So you've just picked up your Behringer LM Drum and you're looking to expand and explore other classic drum machines. Here are some tips!

Minimalist Music Production: Do More With Less

We explore Minimalist Music Production, a conceptual approach to music that lets you strip down your compositions for greater impact.

Composing by Cards and the Return of Lemur: Tops & Flops

Tired of running out of ideas? Flipspark Elements could be the solution! And if you’re a Lemur fan, here are some good and bad news. Tops and flops of the week!

Microphone Isolation: Improve Your Recordings

In this article, we explore microphone isolation techniques and discuss how they can be used to achieve better results in your home studio.

Pianos, Guitars and Vintage Synths: Sounds and Presets

If vintage synths are your thing, we've got you covered with a great deal on a huge library and some samples from the past!

Switching DAWs: Is it Time to Make the Switch?

Is the grass greener in another DAW? We discuss the prospect of switching DAWs and how you can benefit from using different DAW software.

Classic FM Synthesis: Yamaha DX7 Alternatives

Want to build classic FM sounds from the 1980s and beyond? Here are some of the best Yamaha DX7 Alternatives to take you to FM heaven.

Making Ambient Music: How to Earn $3000 a Month From Spotify

Ambient is more popular than ever. Six professional musicians give advice on how you can earn money by making ambient music.

The Best and Worst of NAMM 2025 in Synths: Tops and Flops

With NAMM 2025 behind us, I take a look at the synth-related high and low points of another momentous week in Anaheim and beyond!

Sound Layering: Add Weight and Depth to Your Mixes

Ever wondered how to stack instruments and vocals to thicken your mixes? We're discussing some basic sound layering production techniques.

Chiptune Patch-Fest: Sounds and Presets

NAMM had been and gone for another year. We get back to our sounds and presets with a selection of goodies covering lots of bases, including Chiptune!