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Classic Gear: The Roland System-100
14 May in Synths
We take a deeper look into the Roland System-100, an influential landmark semi-modular analogue synthesizer system still revered today.
From Harlem To Stardom: How To Sound Like Moby
We discuss Moby's transition from Club DJ to Pop artist and check out some of the inspiring production gear he used over the years.
Modular For Beginners: The Eurorack Starter Kit
13 May in Synths
We've all seen modular synths, but how do you build your own system? Modular for beginners takes you through a basic Eurorack starter kit.
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.
How to use Outboard Gear for beginners: hardware made easy
Using hardware with your DAW can be confusing at first. Outboard gear for beginners covers important aspects of upgrading your setup.
Recreating the Sound of the Sequential Circuits Prophet-5
07 May in Synths
We look at recreating the sound of the legendary Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 polyphonic analogue synthesizer using software plug-ins.
Rave Superstar: How To Sound Like Sasha
Welsh DJ Sasha made a massive impact on the dance music industry in the 1990s before taking his skills to the studio. We find out how!
Analogue Consoles: Do we still need them?
06 May in Studio
In this post, we discuss the practicality of analogue consoles and explore ways of incorporating console features into your workflow.
The Best Budget Samplers for Music Production
Sampling is still one of the most powerful aspects of music production, we've selected some of the best budget samplers for creating beats.
The Gearnews guide to field recording
In this post, we'll take a look at some different ways to approach field and location recording for newbies and seasoned pros alike.
AI Synthesis: The Future Of Synthesizers Is Coming Soon
01 May in Synths
In this special report on AI synthesis, we try to answer the question: could an AI-powered soft synth someday mimic a Roland Jupiter-8?
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!
The King Of New York: How To Sound Like DJ Premier
Easily one of the most prolific Hip-Hop producers of all time, we look at why DJ Premier is renowned for his incredibly distinctive style.
The Best Budget Reverb Pedals for your setup
Guitar pedals can provide versatile effects for a range of instruments. We check out some of the best budget reverb pedals for your setup.
Why do we still use 1980s reverb?
We discuss the magic of 1980s reverb, why it's still in use today, and the different ways to bring classic reverb sounds to your setup.
Cassette Tape Comeback as sales boom: Why YOU should record to tape!
We're witnessing a cassette tape comeback! The compact cassette experiences its biggest sales in 20 years. Here's why you should rediscover tape...
Avant Grunge: How To Sound Like The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins broke through in the early 1990s, with a sound influenced by both classic and progressive rock. We find out how!
The Best Semi-Modular Synths for your Studio Setup
21 Apr in Synths
Modular without the modules? Here's a convenient way to get into modular synthesis. We're looking at some of the best semi-modular synths!
A Journey into House: How to sound like Everything But The Girl
Everything But The Girl broke through as an electronic act in the mid-1990s. We check out some of their interesting gear choices.
REVIEW: D’Angelico Deluxe Eric Krasno Brighton. A guitar of surprises!
20 Apr in Guitar
There's no ignoring the signature Deluxe Eric Krasno Brighton guitar from D'Angelico. We get our hands on 1 of only 50 examples available worldwide...
Choosing the Best Delay Pedals for your Setup
19 Apr in Guitar
A decent-sounding delay pedal is one of the cornerstones of any pedalboard. We check out some of the best delay pedals for your setup.
The History Of The 1176 Limiting Amplifier
16 Apr in Studio
We look at the history of the legendary 1176 Limiting Amplifier, one of the most widely used compressors used in the recording industry.
