External DSP Solutions: Is Acceleration still Worthwhile?

We discuss the pros and cons of external DSP systems and check out some options for use in the studio and live sound environments.

How To Use A Mixing Console: A Beginner’s Guide

Ever wondered how to use a mixing console? Here's a beginner's guide with awesome tips you can use to get the most from your mixing desk.

Expand and Enhance Your V Collection – Sounds and Presets

This week, we show you some great banks created specifically for Arturia's V Collection, which just got updated to 11!

Why the New AI Copyright Law Poses a Massive Threat to the Future of Artists in Europe – Act Now!

AI copyright in danger: New EU and UK laws threaten creative professions and favor AI developers - what creatives need to know now.

Soothe Alternatives: Plugins for Resonance Suppression

Few plugins are as popular in mixing as Soothe. But given its price and its complexity, what are some Soothe alternatives worth checking out?

7 Huge Synthesizer Plugin Collections – Tops and Flops

Looking for a one-stop-shop for your synth plugins? There are some very decent collections out there, all with something to offer. We take a look and try and figure out which one is the best!

Strat Showdown: Which Is Best for You?

This Strat showdown sees us look at various Stratocaster guitars. Whether you're on a budget or have a hole burning in your pocket.

Their Biggest & Best Yet? Arturia V Collection 11 – Review

As Arturia's V Collection 11 breaks cover, we check out the updates and new editions and see if it is a worthy upgrade on the previous iteration.

The Best Podcast Mixers for Any Budget

Looking to invest in a mixer for your podcast or live stream? Here are some of the best podcast mixers that should be on your radar.

Shoulder Pads and Frames – A Geometric Sounds and Presets

KORG takes us on a trip back in time with Shoulder Pads, whilst Void & Vista give us Frames, another innovative and inspiring library to embellish our productions.

The Greatest Guitarists of All Time: Joe Bonamassa – Sound and Gear

There are guitarists who are virtuosos and those who are sound tinkerers. And then there's Joe. We take a look at Joe Bonamassa's gear.

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.

The Best Multi-Effects Pedals Under €150: Bargain Effects for You!

Guitar effects pedals can be expensive and complicated, right? Remove the stress and expense with our list of the best multi FX pedals under €150.

The Best Filter Plugins: Creative Software Filtering Tools

Need more creativity in your tracks? These tools can manipulate your sounds in innovative new ways! This list of the best filter plugins will change your life (or at least your songs).

Intellijel Multigrain, Theremon+ and a Tease of the Upcoming SynthR10 – Synth Journal

The new Intellijel Multigrain leads the way in this week's Synth Journal, but the SynthR10 might just steal the show!

Must-have Mics: Essential Microphones for your Mic Locker

Which mics do you need in your collection? Here's a list of essential microphones that will cover you in a huge range of situations, both live and the studio.

All The Colors of The Orchestra – Sounds and Presets

The Orchestra: Colors aims to make scoring easier and more intuitive, and Electric Keys Reeds Duo wants to be your go-to Wurli library.

Equalizer Shootout: The Best FabFilter Pro-Q Alternatives

When looking for Fabfilter Pro-Q alternatives, there are many things to considers: price, sound, workflow, and additional features

The Best Immersive Studio Monitors: Multichannel Mixing Systems

Thinking about upgrading your studio for immersive capabilities? We're looking at some of the best immersive studio monitors for mixing.

Bang the Fairlight Drum – Sounds and Presets

We check out some sampled samples from the legendary Fairlight CMI along with new patches for the Yamaha TX81Z, Moog Sub Phatty and Subsequent 25

The Greatest Guitarists of All Time: The Sound and Gear of Kirk Hammett

We take a look at the gear of Kirk Hammett. From occult guitars to the inevitable wah, he's definitely one of the best guitarists of all time!

Digital Designs: The Best Wavetable Synthesizers

Wavetable synthesis has made a huge comeback and the selection of synths is wider than ever. Here’s our list of the best wavetable synthesizers in 2025.

The Best Home Recording Bundles: Complete Music Starter Kits

A home recording bundle gives you everything you need to record your own tracks in one affordable package. Here's our list of the best bundles!

The History Of The 1176 Limiting Amplifier

We look at the history of the legendary 1176 Limiting Amplifier, one of the most widely used compressors used in the recording industry.