The Best Modern Synth Clones – Affordable Essential Classics!
10 Mar 2023 in Synths
These five great synth clones sit at the centre of the synthesizer Venn diagram between authenticity, reliability and affordability.
HOT TOPIC FL Studio – The best or the worst DAW?
06 Mar 2023 in Studio
FL Studio - love it or hate it? Florian Pilz and Julian Schmauch get into the ring to once and for all find the definitive answer on the DAW.
The Dark Side Of The Moon turns 50: How to sound like Pink Floyd
This week in 1973, Pink Floyd's The Dark Side Of The Moon was released. We take a look back in history at this epitaph of modern music.
The Best Podcasting Mics: 6 USB and XLR Podcast mics for any budget!
Looking to get into podcasting or improve the quality of your podcasts? Here's our pick of 6 XLR and USB podcast mics to suit all budgets!
That Legendary Virtual Band: How To Sound Like Gorillaz
Gorillaz is a concept Pop band created by Damon Albarn and Jamie Howlett. We investigate some of their key gear choices over the years!
Front 242: Most-used Synths, Drum Machines and Sounds
24 Feb 2023 in Synths
Front 242: The cult electronic band famous for pioneering the EBM Genre and their role in defining the sound of Industrial music.
From Dark Arts To Charts: How To Sound Like The Dust Brothers
The Grammy award-winning duo, The Dust Brothers, is known for their hit productions and highly creative use of sampling. We find out more!
Gretsch Electromatic Jet Two 90 & Center Block Jr
17 Feb 2023 in Guitar
Gretsch Electromatic Jet Two 90 & Center Block Jr models are part of their 140th-anniversary releases and offer great value for money
The Most Underrated Synths: 5 That Deserve A Second Look
12 Feb 2023 in Synths
For every synthesizer that makes an immediate splash there are some that don’t make waves. Here are our picks for the most underrated synths.
Barons Of Boom Bap: How to sound like A Tribe Called Quest
A Tribe Called Quest combined conscious lyricism with Jazz-influenced beats to create some of Hip-Hop's classic albums. We find out how!
Electro-Pop Origins: How to sound like Gary Numan
In the late 1970s, Gary Numan created synth-driven sounds that would inspire many artists to come. We look at the gear he used to do it!
REVIEW: Blackstar Amped 2 compact all-in one amp solution
24 Jan 2023 in Guitar
Blackstar Amped 2 is the new 100-Watt amp in a pedal with built-in effects. In this review, I take this flexible new amp for a spin and share my view
EMOM: All you need to know about Electronic Music Open Mic Nights
EMOM or Electronic Music Open Mic events are popping up all over. We talked to the people behind it to find out how you can get involved.
The Dons of Downtempo: How to sound like Air’s Moon Safari
It's the 25th Anniversary of Air's debut record Moon Safari, let's find out more about their creative process and how to sound like Air.
The Best Boutique Guitar Amps: Dumble, Bogner, Friedman, and more
21 Jan 2023 in Guitar
Tired of same old, same old? Join us as we take a look at the best boutique guitar amps by Friedman, Dumble, Bogner, Diezel, and more!
A Legend of the Production Game: How to sound like Timbaland
His raw and immersive production style continues to influence modern music culture today. We find out how to sound like Timbaland.
Electronic pioneers: How to sound like The Chemical Brothers
One of the most respected duos in electronic music, The Chemical Brothers brought their hard-hitting style to the masses. We find out how!
The Best Podcast Gear 2022: A great year for creators
As content creation continues to expand, there have been some exciting releases this year. We check out the best podcast gear in 2022!
A Phil good Christmas: How to sound like Phil Spector
Making a timeless Christmas album is a little more challenging than you might think at first. We find out how to sound like Phil Spector!
Best Guitars of 2022: My Top 5 models from the last year
29 Dec 2022 in Guitar
With a variety of models and prices, with a smattering of signature releases, these new guitars are all worthy of the accolade of Best Guitars of 2022
The Best Eurorack Modules of 2022: Our Top 5 for modular mayhem
26 Dec 2022 in Synths
Despite the year's chip shortages we've seen some interesting and unusual modules this year. Here's my pick of the Best Eurorack Modules of 2022
The Best Product Videos of the Year: Clips to Make You Smile
We take a look at the most creative, funniest, and all-around best product videos that manufacturers came up with in 2022! Check out these clips!