5 of the Best Analog Polysynths: Tones So Fat You Might Gain Weight

Nothing beats the sound of a gorgeous analog synthesizer in full flight. These are the best analog polysynths on the market today!

Guitar Solos for Better Phrasing: 5 Songs to Improve Your Technique

These guitar solos for better phrasing will help level up your soloing skills. It's not always about speed, the best playing is done cleanly.

Vinyl DJ 2026: Essential Gear for Perfect Vinyl Sets and DVS

Turntables, a rotary or classic mixer, and a DVS interface: here's the gear a vinyl DJ needs to play records and digital files. A perfect match!

The Best Rotary Mixers And Boutique Mixing Consoles For DJs

Thinking about making the switch to knobs or looking to upgrade for better sound? Read on to find out which are the best rotary mixers.

Mixing on Headphones: Does It Actually Make Sense?

Mixing on headphones: what actually works and where the limits are. Worth it with the right tools!

Against the Grain: Best Granular Synths & Samplers 2026

Granular synths and samplers are among the most powerful tools for creative sound design. We check out the best granular synths of 2026.

The Best Guitars for Jazz Beginners: 6 Hollowbodies and Offsets Under $1,000

Looking for guitars for jazz beginners? Then check out these five suggestions under 1,000 euros!

Overtonium, Ultiverb, ENS-86: Free Plugins of the Week

Overtonium is an amazing additive synth, Ultiverb is a feature-laden free reverb plugin, and ENS-86 emulates vintage chorus units: Free plugins of the week!

Ground Loops in the Home Studio 2026: The Easy Way to Stop Hum and Buzz for Good

Ground loops in the home studio cause hum, buzz, and USB whine. Learn where the noise comes from and which fixes actually work.

5 of the Best Samplers with Analog Filters

Pairing digital samples with analog filters can yield some creamy and delicious results. Here are the top samplers with analog filters.

Beautiful Chord Progressions for Guitar: 5 Tracks to Make You Cry

Beautiful chord progressions can make guitar playing so much more emotive. Here are 5 songs that really pull on your heartstrings.

Chip Sound of the 1990s with Hardware in 2026: Way More Than Retro! – Perfect Match

New hardware brings the chip sound of the 1990s into your studio. Perfect for fans of C64, SEGA, Nintendo, and SoundBlaster. Seriously fun.

Five Best Value Single-Cut Guitars of 2026: Gibson and beyond

In the market for an LP-style guitar? Check out these five best value single-cut guitars - which one did we miss?

Stereo Width in the Mix 2026: How Mid/Side Processing Actually Gives Your Sound More Room

Stereo width in the mix: how mid/side processing cleanly separates center and sides, which hardware and plugins are worth it, and how much is enough.

Adam Jones’ Guitar Tone: Sound Like Tool With Plugins, a Budget Setup, or Studio Gear

Looking for tips to get the Adam Jones guitar tone? Check out these suggestions for plugins, budget gear, and studio equipment!

Gluon, DRUMFLX, BIT LAYER: Free Plugins of the Week

Every Sunday, we bring you three free plugins that can take your mixing and production workflow to another level. This week: Gluon, DRUMFLX, and Bit Layer!

5 of the Best Hybrid Synths: Analog Warmth Meets Digital Power

Something special happens when you combine analog and digital. These are the best hybrid synths available now - and for all budgets.

Guitar Genres: 5 Styles Every Player Can Learn From

Guitar genres outside your usual listening can teach many lessons to help you improve as a player. Here are 5 techniques you can learn from different styles.

Modular Hybrid 2026: Synthesizer and DAW in Harmony – Perfect Match!

A modular hybrid setup: a semi-modular synth, a CV-capable interface, and a matching DAW combine into an endlessly expandable Perfect Match.

5 of the Best Audio Interfaces for DJs: Plug in and Stream

On the lookout for a way to get audio from your DJ rig into your computer? Start your search here with these best audio interfaces for DJs.

LEWITT LW6 – Review: The Best Wireless Studio Headphones of 2026?

LEWITT LW6: wireless studio headphones with UWB technology and under 6ms latency, and more. Reviewed!

The 5 Best Budget Polysynths for your Home Studio & Playing Live

Polyphonic synthesizers are more accessible than ever these days. Let's check out some of the best budget polysynths for your home studio!

Stompenberg FX: Try Out Over 200 Guitar Pedals Remotely at Thomann!

Thomann's Stompenberg FX lets you virtually test over 200 guitar and bass pedals, even with your own guitar and IRs!

How To Remove Noise From Guitar Recordings: 7 Easy Fixes for Hum & Hiss

Looking for ways to remove noise from guitar recordings? We have 7 fixes for hum, hiss, and buzz, from editing to EQ and denoiser plugins.