Classic Gear: The Roland Space Echo RE-201

What's it like to own and use an original Roland Space Echo RE-201? In this post, we discuss its quirks, features, and how to use it today.

The History Of Novation – Hitting Synthesis Peaks

England’s Novation have been shining bright in the synthesizer firmament for 30 years. Here is the Bass Station maker's star-studded story.

Steve Hackett Interview: ​From Genesis to Revelation

The unmistakable Genesis guitarist, Steve Hackett, went solo after a successful period with the band, we look at his journey as an artist.

Jacob Collier, MiniFreak & Uno Synth Pro X: Sounds to Inspire!

This week's Sounds & Patches cover some smaller synths with big ambitions and a fantastic free choir library from the talented Jacob Collier.

Famous 303 Basslines: ACID in the Mainstream

The Roland TB-303 is one of the most unlikely heroes in modern music culture, we look at moments when it stood out with famous 303 basslines.

Roland TB-303 Plugins: How to recreate the 303 sound

To get into the spirit of 303 Day, we're looking at how to recreate the classic sound of the Roland TB-303 and which plugins to use.

Clone Wars: The Best TB-303 Clones

The 303 dominated acid house, techno, goa trance, and many other styles of electronic music. We look at the best TB-303 clones!

Classic Gear: Roland TB-303 – Every cloud has a silver lining

Roland’s little silver box became a must-have synth on the used market - but was it a failure the first time? All about Roland's TB-303.

Curtis Chip Off The Old Block – Why do synths sound different?

A surprising number of synths use the same oscillator and filter Curtis chips. Yet they don’t sound the same. Why is that? Read on to find out.

The Best Drum Pads for Studio Use and Live Performance

We're looking at some of the best drum pads for music production and live performance to give your drums a more organic and exciting feel.

Arturia PolyBrute, TAL-Pha, Ableton; New Synth Patches & FX!

In this new regular feature, we will take a look at the latest food for your synth, sampler and DAW with new synth patches & FX.

How to Start a Podcast: Audio Solutions for Every Stage of the Game

With so much new tech aimed at podcasting and streaming available, it's hard to know where to start. Let's find out how to start a podcast!

Funk Lordz: How To Sound Like Chromeo

Montreal electro-funk duo, Chromeo is known for their catchy melodies and witty lyrics, we delve deeper into their retro-inspired sound.

Russell Holzman is the human Amen Break

Russell Holzman aka Star Power Drummer is currently tearing up the internet with his live DnB drumming videos, but how is he doing it?

The Best Melodyne Alternatives: Cheaper and Free Plugins for Vocal Tuning!

Are you looking for ways to fix your vocal recording? We've selected the best Melodyne alternatives for that!

Verdine White Interview: Band of Brothers

We catch up with the one and only Verdine White, best known as a founding member and the Bassist of the legendary band, Earth, Wind & Fire.

Gary Lucas Interview: La Dolce Vita

We chat to Gary Lucas, a guitarist well-known for his time with Captain Beefheart, Jeff Buckley, and his own band, Gods and Monsters.

The Upsetter: How To Sound Like Lee Scratch Perry

Dub pioneer Lee Scratch Perry was a mystical figure who had a major influence on recording and electronic music culture in many ways.

Why even bother with Windows (rather than Apple)?

The eternal question: Which operating system is the best for music production, Windows or macOS? Let's find out.

The Dark Prince Of Techno: How to Sound Like Gesaffelstein

From creating minimalistic EBM-style dance music to working with the world's biggest pop artists, we look into the world of Gesaffelstein.

The Best Roland SH-101 Plugins: Recreate the Iconic Sound in your DAW

We explore the significance of the classic monosynth in modern music and look at ways to reproduce its sound using Roland SH-101 plugins.

Joanne Shaw Taylor Interview: Back On The Road

In this interview, we find out more about blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Joanne Shaw Taylor, as she shares some key career moments.

John Myung Interview: Building Dream Theater

We catch up with the legendary John Myung, a renowned bass guitar virtuoso and co-founder of the progressive rock band, Dream Theater.

Shrimptech Enterprises: How to Sound like Viagra Boys

We investigate the Stockholm-based punk outfit Viagra Boys and find out how they put together their uniquely minimalistic but raw sound.