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.
Cosmic Wonderland: How To Sound Like Tame Impala
We check out some of the key instruments used in creating the escapist, melancholic sound of Kevin Parker's solo project, Tame Impala.
The Wizard Of IDM: How To Sound Like Aphex Twin
We find out about some of the instruments that shaped the early sound of Aphex Twin, one of the most respected names in electronic music.
Shaolin Island: How To Sound Like Wu-Tang Clan
We explore the saga of the Wu-Tang Clan and check out some of the gear they used in the creation of their abstract and influential sound.
Glory Box of Tricks: How to Sound Like Portishead
Trip-Hop pioneers, Portishead, are known for unique production style, we find out more and look into some of their interesting gear choices.
Review: Cherry Audio Octave Cat Synthesizer
Cherry Audio continue down the vintage synthesizer path less travelled with their recreation of a lesser-known but much-loved classic.
Gothenburg Soul: How To Sound Like Little Dragon
Little Dragon reached an international audience with their soulful, euphoric sound, we check out some of their interesting gear choices.
World’s Most Expensive Guitars: The Hottest Collector’s Items
02 Jul 2023 in Guitar
The world's most expensive vintage guitars regularly fetch millions at auctions – especially if they were owned by legendary rock icons!
Let It All Out: How To Sound Like Tears For Fears
Tears For Fears are known creating some of the most widely loved songs of all time. We look at their process and some of the gear they used.
Studio Standards: Classic Compressors and Limiters
01 Jul 2023 in Studio
Classic compressors like the 1176, LA-2A, and Fairchild are much more than dynamics processors. We look at the most iconic compressors of all time.
Review: GForce M-Tron Pro IV – Tron and On
GForce Software return to their roots and drag M-Tron Pro into the 21st century, not so much kicking and screaming but wowing and fluttering!
The Electronic Resistance: How To Sound Like Leftfield
UK duo, Leftfield, broke through with their debut full-length LP in 1995, we discuss their production style and some key gear choices.
Classic Gear -The Yamaha DX1: Owning and Recreating the Mighty King of FM
18 Jun 2023 in Synths
Ever wondered what it's like to own a Yamaha DX1? Want to know how to recreate the sound? Rob takes us under the hood of The King of FM...
This is Bat Country: How To Sound Like Queens Of The Stone Age
We discuss how Queens Of The Stone Age has retained such a distinctive sound as a band, and check out some interesting gear choices.
It All Started With A Tight Sweater: How To Sound Like Moloko
We check out some of the key gear choices of the UK electronic band, Moloko, and discuss how they rose to prominence in the mid-1990s.
Is AI replacing Producers? – Almost 75% think so in recent survey
05 Jun 2023 in Tech
Is AI replacing Producers? A recent survey suggests that quite a few people in the industry think that this will happen, at least to some degree.
The Roswell Incidentals: How To Sound Like Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters grew from solo project to becoming a multiple Grammy Award winning band with a major international following. We find out how!
40 Years of the Yamaha DX7 – Ring Those FM Bells!
The Yamaha DX7 went on sale for the first time on May 29th, 1983. To mark this significant anniversary, we take a look at how it came to be.
Top 5 Guitar Tunings: Which is best for your music?
28 May 2023 in Guitar
From E standard to Drop C, tunings are a great way to change up your playing! Let's delve into some guitar tunings you may not have considered.
London Electro-Pop: How To Sound Like Goldfrapp
The UK Electro-Pop duo Goldfrapp rose to prominence in the early 2000s. We check out some of the instruments they used along the way.