Roland GAIA 2 Review – Wavetable, VA and so much more
28 Sep 2023 in Synths
There's a new GAIA in town! In our Roland GAIA 2 Review, we take a look at what's new, what's old and how the synth sounds. Does it 101?
Signature Synths We’d Like To See From Our Favourite Artists
24 Sep 2023 in Synths
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.
Converting Vegetarians: How to Sound Like Infected Mushroom
Israeli duo Infected Mushroom evolved from EDM styles like Psytrance and evolved into the multi-genre hybrid live act they tour as today.
Recording to Tape: Is it still relevant in 2023? DAWless music making.
22 Sep 2023 in Studio
Recording to tape was the mainstay for over 40 years, but is tape still relevant in 2023? Should you embrace a DAWless analogue workflow?
Start using sounds recreationally: The ASMR starter kit
We delve into the esoteric world of audio stimulus and find out more about this popular online phenomenon. Here's the ASMR starter kit!
Household Names: The Best-Selling Synths Of All Time
17 Sep 2023 in Synths
Not every synth can rise to the top of the best-seller list. Here are five great synthesizers that are still raking in the cash after 10-plus years.
Straight Outta Compton: How To Sound Like Dr. Dre
DJ, music producer, and headphones brand pioneer Dr. Dre has blazed a trail of consistent innovation within the entertainment industry.
The Most Expensive Vinyl Records Ever Sold
Ever wondered why vinyl remains the most collectible format in history? We're looking at some of the most expensive vinyl records ever sold.
The Most Expensive Albums Ever Produced
We take a historical look back at the times when the record industry gave birth to some of the most expensive albums of all times.
Figure It Out: How to Sound like Royal Blood
English rock duo, Royal Blood remains one of the most impactful bands of their generation, we look into the key aspects of their sound.
The best budget Eurorack effects modules for your synth rig
09 Sep 2023 in Synths
Need something extra to expand the possibilities of your modular system? Let's check out some of the best budget Eurorack effects modules.
The Best Effects Pedals for Dawless Workflows
Are you stuck in the box? We're checking out some of the best effects pedals to increase the creative scope of your hardware setup.
Vikingtronica: How to sound like Björk
Björk's unique approach to the visual and musical aspects of her artistic output makes her stand out, even in today's musical landscape.
Review: Cherry Audio Harmonia Synthesizer
Cherry Audio's Harmonia sees the team set aside their interests in synths of old and refocus on something new, exciting and rather unique!
REVIEW – Universal Audio UAFX Galaxy 74 and Del-Verb
We put the UAFX Galaxy 74 and Del-Verb pedals through their paces and find out how you can incorporate them into your studio or live setup.
Which are the right Plugin Formats for your DAW?
27 Aug 2023 in Studio
Ever been asked which formats to use when installing a plugin? We're going to find out exactly which plugin formats to use and why.
Plastikman: How To Sound Like Ritchie Hawtin
Ritchie Hawtin rose to prominence from the Detroit Techno scene of the late 1980s, we check out some of the gear he used over the years.
Classic Gear: Roland Juno-106
20 Aug 2023 in Synths
Is owning a vintage Roland Juno-106 really all it's cracked up to be? We look at this classic polysynth and how you can create its sound.
They Were Right About You: How To Sound Like A Perfect Circle
We look at the production behind A Perfect Circle, how they developed their unique sound, and some key instruments used in the process.
Soul Brothers: How To Sound Like Jungle
We take a closer look at the UK electronic soul duo, Jungle, and discuss some of the key instruments they used early on in their career.
Happy 808 Day! We look back at the heritage of the Roland TR-808
As an 808 Day celebration, we're looking back at the history of the Roland TR-808 and how it rose to prominence in global music culture.
Playing the Villain: How to Sound like MF Doom
MF Doom was mystical figure from the backpack era of Hip-Hop. We find out more about his process and some of the gear that inspired it.