What are the Best Plugins for UK Bass: Tops and Flops

Go down the bass and drums plugin rabbit hole with me as I try to find the best software for making UK bass.

Synth Mods: Expand the Synthesis Possibilities

Take your gear into the beyond with synth mods, aftermarket modifications that can transform the capabilities of your synthesizer.

Resonance Suppression: Essential Techniques for a Perfect Mix

Resonance suppression is crucial for a balanced mix. Learn how to eliminate harsh frequencies for a clear sound!

The Best Distortion Pedals in Every Price Range – Budget to Boutique

Is your guitar sound not evil enough? Does it need more bite or crunch? Then one of the best distortion pedals for every budget might help!

Drop The Bass, Extra Spice, SVE: Free Plugins of the Week

Drop The Bass is a punchy bass ROMpler for Tech House and similar styles! This week's roundup of freebies also brings you analog-style saturation and vocal multi-effects.

Tops and Flops: Bent Necks and Broken Dreams

This week's Tops and Flops sees the revival of a Telecaster with a bent neck, and other highlights in the week of a musician.

How to Sell Synth Presets

Wondering how to sell your synth presets? Here are nine sites to host your patches and make some money.

The Best DJ Accessories

Because a DJ cannot live on gear alone, here are the best DJ accessories for your rigs and gigs.

The Best Value Tube Guitar Amps: More Bang For Your Buck

We've selected five best value tube guitar amps, so you don't have to. Check out our selection to get a better idea which one is right for you.

Sala, Gooper, Pulse 2: Free Plugins of the Week

Sala is a huge shimmer reverb, Gooper is a multi-stage flanger, and Pulse 2 is a versatile IR loader: Free plugins of the week!

5 of the Best Hardware to Software Synth Ports

Why bother with physical keys when you can get the same synthesizer in your DAW? Go native with the best hardware to software synth ports.

Walking Bass Lines: What Are They? How You Can Use Them

Walking bass lines paved the way for rock and roll. Without them, there would be nothing. But where did it all start and how can you use them?

Ableton Note 1.3 Adds MIDI Editor at Last

Update 1.3 finally brings a MIDI editor to Ableton Note. It also gets 16 Pitches from Move. Is it finally time to download the iOS app?

Five Best Value Singlecut Guitars: Les Pauls, P90s, And More!

Les Paul, P90s - something for every budget. Check out the five best value singlecut guitars - which one did we miss?

Review: LD Systems MAUI 28 G3 & G3 MIX PA – For DJs and Events

The LD Systems MAUI 28 G3 & G3 MIX is a powerful column PA. It is compact but suitable for DJs, small bands, and presentations.

Kilohearts Clipper, Bouncer, Tymee: Free Plugins of the Week

This week’s roundup of the best free plugins brings you a free Clipper plugin from Kilohearts, a versatile sidechain pumping effect, and a simple but useful delay.

Why Are Scales Important on Guitar? Secrets You Should Know

Why are scales important on guitar? We don't like learning them, but they sure are good to know! Let's take a closer look.

The Best 3 DJ DAWs: Perfect and Polish Your DJ Mixes

Craft the perfect studio mix with DJ DAWs, purpose-built digital audio workstations for DJs.

Re-Amping: The Studio Secret to a Better Sound

Re-amping with external effects is not just for mixing guitars, synthesizers, vocals, and drums more organically and vividly. This is how it works!

Best Portable Keyboard Controllers 2025: MIDI Keyboards for Your Hand Luggage

Like to travel light? A portable keyboard controller fits in your hand luggage and lets you get creative in your favorite DAW software wherever you are.

Tyrell N6 Update, Psicogramma Key, HALO 3D Pan: Free Plugins of the Week

The u-he Tyrell N6 software synth – a long-standing freeware favorite – finally gets a much-deserved update! Check it out in this week's roundup of free plugins.

Best Beginner Gear for Aspiring Guitarists

This pick for the best beginner gear will guide you through your purchasing options. As a player or a parent, stick around for our picks.

How to Record Drums: The Best Equipment, Techniques, and Tips!

Do you want to know how to record drums but have a few questions? We might have the answers you need - check out our workshop!

External Effects in Ableton Live Made Easy!

Why and how can external effects be integrated into Ableton Live? It works very well and brings more creativity to your home studio.