How To Record Electric Guitar Amps

Tired of plug-ins and amp modelling pedals? We look at how to record electric guitar amps and the steps you can take to get a better sound.

Isla Instruments S2400 Review: New DSP Card Upgrade Adds Onboard VST Effects

A new DSP card upgrade for the Isla Instruments S2400 sampler adds the ability to run your favorite effect plugins. Read our full S2400 review here.

Raspberry Pi Synthesizers – How the Pi is transforming synths

The Raspberry Pi micro computer is finding its way into more and more synthesizers. Do your synths have a slice of Pi inside? Read on to find out.

The Analogue Domain: Mixing Outside the Box

Mixing outside the box looks at incorporating analogue hardware into your DAW workflow throughout the recording process.

Sounds and Patches for your Arturia Synths

After last week's launch of the Astrolab, we take a look at great sounds to fill your Arturia synths with, including from Arturia themselves!

2-Way vs 3-Way Monitors: How do you choose?

Ever compared 2-way and 3-way monitors? We're exploring the design characteristics to find out why you'd choose one over the other.

The Best Podcast Editing Software for Content Creators

Do you need a professional DAW system just to edit a podcast? We investigate some of the best podcast editing software for your studio.

The Twelfth Fret: How To Record Acoustic Guitar

In this article, we discuss how to record acoustic guitar as well as the microphones, techniques, and post-production processes involved.

The Best Drum Machines for Percussion Synthesis

Searching for a unique drum sound? We've selected some of the best drum machines for synthesizing your own drum sounds from scratch.

Dreamy Pads and Classic Synth Sounds & Patches

This week we have a dollop of synth sounds and patches for a bargain soft synth and classic synths for your hardware.

The Best Roland JUNO Alternatives for Classic 1980s Sounds

We look at some of the best Roland JUNO alternatives for adding retro-style analogue synth leads, basses, and pads to your productions.

The History of SSL: From Consoles to Creators

In the modern recording era, Solid State Logic has an impact on the music industry by constantly evolving. We look into the History of SSL!

Recreating the Sound of the Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 with plugins

We look at recreating the sound of the legendary Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 polyphonic analogue synthesizer using software plug-ins.

Happy 404 Day! A look back at the origins of the Roland SP-404

To celebrate 404 Day, we're looking back at how the story of the Roland SP-404 began and its slow and steady evolution over the years.

Authentic Flutes, Xtreme FX and a Browser-Based SysEx Librarian

Need some authentic Flutes? Or sound effects for a movie? We have just the thing for you, as well as a cool browser-based SysEx Librarian.

How to build the Best Vocal Chain for Hip-Hop Recording

What is the best vocal chain for Hip-Hop production? We look into mics, preamps, compressors and more to help you get the cleanest vocals.

The Best Distortion Plugins for Mixing and Music Production

Add tone colour, character, and texture to your productions and mixes with the some of best distortion plugins available for your DAW.

AKG C414 Alternatives: The Classic Studio Workhorse

We look into the history of this classic studio microphone and investigate AKG C414 Alternatives to get similar recording results today.

SEQTRAK, modwave, Kontakt and Vintage KORG Patch Storage!

This week's sonic smorgasbord contains sample packs for SEQTRAK and Kontakt, free CS-80 style sounds for modwave and new vintage KORG storage

The Best Vocal Plugins for Music Production

Whether you're working at home or in a pro studio, you can still use the best vocal plugins to give your productions that commercial sound.

Analogue Consoles: Do we still need them?

In this post, we discuss the practicality of analogue consoles and explore ways of incorporating console features into your workflow.

Osmose + Kilohearts, Woodwinds & Experimental Drums!

Quite a variety of new sounds and samples including a superb expansion for Osmose, Woodwinds for action and spaced-out beats!

I Ran So Far Away: Classic Gear – KORG Delta DL-50

The KORG Delta still flies under the radar of many collectors and synth enthusiasts, but it nevertheless remains a classic-sounding synth.

The Best Budget Grooveboxes: 5 ways to give your DAW a break

Are you stuck in the mud creatively? We check out some of the best budget grooveboxes for standalone beat creation and live performance.