Intellijel Cascadia: On Sale & Reviewed

We review Intellijel Cascadia - a semi-modular sound design power house. East Coast meets West Coast, patching meets playing. What did we think and on sale now!

Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2: Sonarworks Integration Now Available & Review

I was able to test the new UA Apollo X8 Gen 2 interface with the new features as well as the Sonarworks extension compared to the Gen 1.

Modular For Beginners: The Eurorack Starter Kit

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.

MDelay, Dirty ePiano, Bass TR: Free Plugins of the Week

MDelay by Melda Production is so versatile that it might just be the only delay you’ll ever need. Check it out in this week’s round-up of the best free plugins.

Best Value Twelve-String Guitars: Low Price, Max Sound

These value twelve-string guitars are the best way for you to familiarise yourself with the wonderful world of 12-string axes

Are DJ Subscriptions Out of Control?

You don’t have to give up DJing. Here’s how to tackle DJ subscription fatigue head-on.

Exoverb Micro, Little EQ, Monster Channel: Free Plugins of the Week

Dear Reality Exoverb Micro is now permanently free! Grab your free copy and check out the other freebies of the week: Little EQ and Monster Channel.

Techno Beats in Ableton Live Made Easy!

Building your own techno beats sounds pretty straightforward at first. Here are a few tips and tricks to add even more groove!

Best Guitar Covers: Unique Takes on Great Tracks

Guitar Covers exist pretty much everywhere thanks to growing social media platforms. Let's look at some notable uploads

The Ten Best Guitar Books Every Guitar Player Has to Read

We have selected the 10 best guitar books that inform, inspire, and educate. And no, it's not just tabs.

Top 5 Halloween Riffs: Best Songs for this Spooky Season

It's Halloween. Boo! These Halloween riffs are sweeter than candy. Let's take a look at some seasonal favourites. 

Best Remote Music Collaboration Platforms With Video: 4 Solutions for Real-Time Collabs

Struggling to collaborate in real-time with video chat services like Zoom? Try these best remote music collaboration platforms instead.

Destroying a Guitar: A Guide for Aspiring Rock Stars

Some things are as old as rock music itself: screaming fans, wild hairstyles and, of course, destroying a guitar...

5 Bad Gear Synths That Aren’t Bad At All – Featuring Florian Pilz

We go toe to toe with the black T-shirt himself, Florian Pilz, to decide once and for all if these five Bad Gear synths really are all that bad.

Underrated Bass Lines: Top 5 Hidden Gems that You Need

With these underrated bass lines, you won't be able to stop playing! Here are some cool tracks that you may not have considered learning.

Best Standalone DJ Controllers: 5 Top All-In-One Systems for All Kinds of DJs

Ready to upgrade to an all-in-one? These are the 5 best standalone DJ controllers on the market today.

How to Recreate the Classic Roland Juno Sound using Software Plug-ins

The Roland Juno has dominated music for over four decades! We take a look at some of the best synth plugins that capture its classic sound.

Beginner’s Guide to Analog Synthesis

Get up to speed with the basic of analog synthesis, including oscillators, filters, and modulation. New to synthesizers? Start here!

Modular Drum Fusion, Creatools Keys, Love-Fi 4 Lite: Free Plugins of the Week

This week’s collection of free plugins brings you 3 sample-based instruments to spark your creativity: Modular Drum Fusion, Creatools Keys, Love-Fi 4 Lite.

Influencers or Signed Artists: Who Dominates in Talent and Skill?

Influencers and signed artists aren't that far apart in 2024. Is fame and fortune down to luck or outright talent?

Is Sound Everything? Why Guitar Design Matters Just as Much

What's more important: Guitar Design or its sound? Let's take a closer look the pros and cons foe each.

Every Guitarist Should Know These Top 5 Multi-Effects Pedals!

A game changer for some and an endless array of sounds and effects for beginners and pros alike. Here are our top 5 multi-effects pedals!

Best Drum Performance Videos: Amazing solos, creative Grooves

The best drum performance videos amaze you with solos, fills, grooves, and drummers of all ages - which ones did we miss?

Graillon 3, Shine Reverb, ToneKnob Saturator: Free Plugins of the Week

Graillon 3, Shine Reverb, ToneKnob Saturator: Check out these three awesome freebies from Auburn Sounds, DNX, and Audified!