How to spot a fake Fender Stratocaster

Kennis Russell shows how to avoid getting duped into buying a 'fake' Fender Stratocaster.

Budget guitar recording, Pt. 4: Free amp software plugins

OK, you cannot always mic up a guitar amp at home. Here is my list of my favourite virtual guitar amps - best of all they all cost nothing!

Budget guitar recording, Pt. 3: Recording your guitar amp

This week I cover some microphone techniques and share my love for small guitar amps!

Budget guitar recording, Pt. 2: Choosing an audio interface

Time to look at your room and choose an audio interface for your recording. But what should you be looking for?

‘Brexit-busting’ budget guitar recording Pt. 1: Software

Want to record some of your great guitar tones? Crashing pound left you without the cash for a recording studio? Here are some great tips for recording guitars on very, very low budget...

Top 5 Audio Interfaces for 2016

Choosing the best audio interface can be a really difficult decision. Here's our selection of the Top 5 Audio Interfaces out this year, that we recommend.

Plugins for knobs

How many more 'one-knob' style plugins do we need? Who needs a professional anyway? Check out my latest 'Perfectizer' plugin!

Browser music making for the Bank Holiday

Want something to fiddle with over the Easter bank holiday? Then give these browser based musical machines a try.

Recording on your iPad? New Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter available

It's not for everyone, but DAW's exist for the iPad range and they're getting better and better. But how do you connect your audio interface and charge your iPad at the same time?

Audiofile update Sample Manager with a “Myriad” of improvements

Sample Manager was one of the very best audio file and batch processing tools available, and now offers a significant set of updates under a new name: "Myriad".

Check out this interesting insight by Focusrite into high-quality AD/DA’s

Focusrite have just published a fascinating web page, including an exclusive interview with Dr Dave Malham in which he describes the development of their AD/DA converters.

Sonnox’s new Oxford Envolution on trial

Sonnox released their new Envolution plugin before the new year, so I put it through its paces to see if it's worth the old-school price tag.

The Fizzy – This is what happens when a 7-year-old is addicted to LEGO

A boutique fuzz pedal used by Reeves Gabrels and designed by a LEGO addict - what's not to like?

Impulse Response cabinets: Getting better guitar tones in your DAW

Cabinet Impulse Responses are a great way to tailor your guitar sounds in your DAW, adding realism to your virtual guitar amp simulation as well as opening up the sound.

How to add more sustain to your Stratocaster, Telecaster or any other bolt-on neck guitar

This simple setup trick will add sustain to any guitar with a four-bolt neck. It is simple and requires no specialist tools or new parts.

Free guitar amp simulations: why you really should be using them

There are some great free virtual guitar amps for your recordings. Both Mac and PC platforms offer software that doesn't cost you anything.

First steps to better guitar tone – without spending any money

Guitarists all love the phrase 'tone' and we all want those tones that we hear our favourite players getting. Whether it be searing leads, crystal cleans or texas sizzle.

Recording guitars for next to nothing or how to find a DAW for peanuts.

Recording guitars does not have to be expensive and in some cases can be practically free. So you do not have to spend a fortune to get great quality results. This weeks instalment should get you going for ...

Sticky Nuts? Here is a cheap and easy fix for your guitar tuning woes.

Tuning issues can be a real pain. But often the fault can be fixed cheaply and easily with some common household items and save you having to pay out for a guitar tech.