Warm Audio: How One Frustrated Musician Built a Global Studio Gear Brand – Behind the Scenes

Warm Audio began with a frustrated musician and grew into one of the most influential studio gear brands. A look behind the scenes in Austin.

Fred again.. Gear and Sound: Why Even Daft Punk Legend Thomas Bangalter Celebrates His Live Show

Fred again.. rebuilds his tracks live on stage using Logic Pro, samples, and controllers. Even Daft Punk legend Thomas Bangalter is watching closely.

Drumopolis Harnesses the Skills of Tony Visconti – Sounds and Presets

This week, we see the release of Drumopolis, a new SDX for Superior Drummer 3 created by Tony Visconti, plus new sounds for the MiniFreak, multi/poly and Omnisphere 3.

The best Digital Pianos – from Budget to Professional!

Finding the right digital piano for beginners or advanced players doesn't have to be hard! We check out different types of digital pianos in our buyer's guide.

What makes the Pultec EQ so special?

One of the most renowned studio tools in the history of recorded music, we look at the Pultec EQ and how to bring it into your workflow.

My Favourite Hardware Synths by Synthesis Method!

Where I try to choose my favourite hardware synths by their synthesis type, and realise it isn't as easy as I first thought!

5 Times Bedroom Studios Became Hit Factories

Compelling music isn't always made in pro studios with million-dollar gear lists. Here are some of the moments when bedroom studios became hit factories.

Perfect Pads for Protein – Sounds and Presets

Waldorf releases their first official sound bank for the fantastic Protein tabletop synth, bringing Harry van Mierloo's acclaimed Perfect Pads from the Quantum/Iridium to the small but mighty wavetable synth.

Space Echo Alternatives for the Studio and Stage

We're checking out some of the best Space Echo Alternatives for recreating Roland's classic tape echo effect in studio and on stage.

The Gear of Stevie Ray Vaughan: Inside the Setup of One of the World’s Greatest Guitarists

The gear of Stevie Ray Vaughan was little more than a heavily strung Stratocaster. Yet he became one of the greatest guitarists of all time.

KORG M1: Classic Gear

The KORG M1 is one of the best-selling synthesizers of all time. Is it still relevant in the 21st century? 

Synth East 2026 Kicks Off The Show Season in Europe – Synth Journal

Synth East, the first proper synth show in the U.K. and Europe held its fourth annual show, heralding in a bumper year of synth community gatherings, with SynthFest U.K. returning after a year's hiatus!

Techno Legends Use This Gear: Charlotte de Witte — Acid Pressure and Peak-Time Precision

Charlotte de Witte drives her peak-time sound with a 909, a 303, and razor-sharp control over build-ups and tension.

Logic Pro Alternatives for Windows Users: Not Willing to Join the Mac Cult?

Do you like some of Logic Pro's features and workflow, but aren't keen on buying a Mac just to run it? Here are some Logic Pro Alternatives for Windows.

FM Core For Modular FM! – Sounds and Presets

This week sees FM Core for Multiphonics CV-3, plus a free bank for Audiomodern's Soundbox, plus the sounds of Armageddon!

Soothe 2 Alternatives: VSTs for Free, Cheaper, and Even Better?

Check out these Soothe 2 alternatives!! To mark the 10th anniversary of the mixing tool, you can find all the information about the VST and the alternatives here!

Which are the Best Mic Preamps for Home Recording?

Is a dedicated microphone preamp a necessity or a luxury? We take a look at some of the best mic preamps for home recording and find out.

Sequential Fourm or Take 5: Which One Sounds Better?

Which synth sounds better: the Sequential Fourm or Take 5? This YouTuber produced a detailed side-by-side comparison of the two Sequential synths.

5 Synths That Need a Remake

It’s time for the original manufacturers to step up and give the people what they want. These are the five synths that need a remake right now.

The Best Free DAWs: Freeware For Music Production

With the best free DAWs, you don't have to spend hundreds of dollars just to edit audio or record some of your song ideas.

A Xylophone, Free Cinematic Acoustic Guitar, and More! – Sounds and Presets

Some lovely acoustic sample-based instruments this week, including a nearly 100-year-old xylophone, plus SEQTRAK packs and more sounds for Pigments 7!

The Best Budget Audio Interfaces: Get Great Recordings Affordably!

What's the best audio interface if you don't want to spend a fortune? Here are our picks for some of the best budget audio interfaces!

The Art of Imperfection: A Guide to Creating Lo-Fi Guitar Tones

Master the art of the imperfect with our guide to lo-fi guitar tones for a nostalgic, dusty sound.

Junit, N.U.S.S. and Instruments You’ve Never Seen Before: Synth Journal

This week, we're checking out Junit, a Juno-style editor for the Novation Circuit series, and a bunch of extremely unique instruments you've never seen before.