How To Solder Instrument Cables: Make Your Own Jack Cable!

Soldering your own cables can save you a lot of money – and it's easy! Read our guide to find out how to solder your own instrument cables.

macOS Sonoma: The new Apple OS is here – wait or update?

macOS Sonoma has just been released? Is your DAW compatible with it? Will your favorite VST run without a glitch? Check out our guide!

Is Building a Guitar Hard? Everything You Need to Know

It can be expensive to grab yourself that dream axe. However, your new guitar is only a few nuts and bolts away. Is building a guitar hard?

Thump One, Spiral Delay, epicPLATE mkII: Free Plugins of the Week

Thump One by Toybox is a unique free synth that delivers a real punch! Our weekly roundup of freebies also brings you Spiral Delay and epicPLATE mkII!

Buyer’s Guide: Best Mid-Range Audio Interfaces 2023

Looking to replace your entry-level audio interface? We check out some of the best mid-range audio interfaces for home recording and small studios.

Must Have Beginner Guitar Pedals: 5 Essential Effects

Are you tired of hearing the same old sounds? This list of must have beginner guitar pedals will help you totally transform your sound!

NastyDLA mkIII, Dyst, UREQ: Free Plugins of the Week

Variety of Sound NastyDLA mkIII brings some much-requested improvements to a freeware classic! Other freebies this week: Dyst and UREQ!

Buyer’s Guide To Acoustic Guitar Pickups: How To Amplify Your Guitar

Which type of acoustic guitar pickup is best for playing your acoustic on stage? We check out the advantages and disadvantages of each method.

The Dark Arts in a Modern Context: How to Sample Vinyl

From the days of tape loops to digital samplers and beyond, sampling remains a cornerstone of modern music. We look at how to sample vinyl!

Ukulele for Beginners: Useful Songs to Know

Learning a new instrument is exciting. However, knowing where to start is often challenging. Let's look at ukulele for beginners.

Ny, Stargazer, SideKick2: Free Plugins of the Week

It’s been a great week for free plugins! We check out Ny, the latest from Full Bucket Music, Linda Audio Stargazer, and Rewired Records SideKick2.

Four Guitar Chords For (Nearly) Every Song

Did you know that you only need four guitar chords to play hundreds of songs? Find out how to play many famous hits using just four basic chords!

Guitar Barre Chords: Why are they Important?

Does your playing need an extra kick? Barre chords aren't actually as bad or as hard as you think. Let's look at why they're important.

Bedroom Compressor MkII, Mirage, Delay Eleven: Free Plugins of the Week

Bedroom Compressor MkII is a free compressor with a few tricks up its sleeve. Other freebies this week: a fascinating sampled instrument and a delay!

Studio Standards: The Best Vocal Microphones of all Time

Legendary studio vocal microphones are among the most exquisite pieces of audio gear. We check out classic vocal mics that made recording history.

Best Beginner Riffs: Cool Guitar Songs to Get You Started

Our pick of the best beginner riffs will help you on your guitar-playing journey. Without getting you kicked out of guitar center. 

Flex Reverb, Rust, Hz Box: Free Plugins of the Week

Flex Reverb is a versatile reverb, Rust delivers tasty lo-fi sounds, and Hz Box emulates a soundbox. Check out our free plugins of the week!

Best Freeware Synths 2023: Top 12 Free Software Synths

There are loads of free software synths – but which ones are really worth it? We check out 12 freeware synths that belong in any producer's toolkit.

Understanding Song Arrangements: What do they Mean?

Understanding song arrangements will give you a much better idea of how to write music. From intros to bridges, what do they mean?

Ohmforce, Game Boi, Tonebox: Free Plugins of the Week

Ready for a trip down memory lane? Ohmforce has said that eight of its classic plugins are now free! Check out the best free plugins of the week.

How to Write a Chord Progression: Songwriting for Guitar

Chords are the foundations, the building blocks of music. How to write a chord progression is important. Let's look at songwriting for guitar.

Filtron, EQ1979, Graphic EQ: Free Plugins of the Week

Polyverse Filtron is a free state-variable filter with loads of good ideas. Other freebies this week include a Neve 1073 emulation and a Graphic EQ.

Serum Alternatives – The best Free and Paid EDM VSTs

We have selected the best Serum alternatives for you! From feature monster to lightweight workhorse to free alternative - something for everyone!

Top 5 Drop C Riffs: From John Mayer to Drowning Pool

Do you like your riffs fast and loud? Look no further! Our pick of the Top 5 Drop C Riffs will satisfy that desire. Let's take a look...