Voltage Labs: A New Chapter for Thomann Synthesizers Begins Now!

Thomann Synthesizers has a new name: Voltage Labs. They're bringing a breath of fresh air to the synthesizer scene and connecting creative minds beyond content.

Best Tape Delay Pedal: Get the Sounds of Echoplex and Space Echo on your Board!

The best tape delay pedal gets you close to the wonderfully wobbly sound of studio legends like Echoplex or Space Echo. Check out or suggestions!

Hyperspace Core, FILT-R, StereoMixer: Free Plugins of the Week

Hyperspace Core is the free sibling to the awesome Hyperspace reverb by JMG Sound! Check it out in this week's collection of the best free plugins.

The Best Guitar Amp for Beginners: Affordable Noisemakers To Get Started

The best guitar amp for beginners can be a difficult one to find. We've made it easier with these suggestions. Take a look!

Codec 2.0, Tumult, 23Tape: Free Plugins of the Week

This week’s collection of free plugins is all about the artful destruction of audio signals. Check out Codec 2.0, Tumult, and 23Tape!

Chord Progressions for Guitar: 5 Combinations for Your Playing

Chord progressions are the building blocks for any song. Fast riffs are cool, but let's learn about the core foundations first.

3 of the Best Wireless DJ Headphones: Cut the Cord

Think you need wired headphones to be able to mix? Think again with these shockingly low-latency wireless DJ headphones.

AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ Review: A Standalone DJ System That Meets Professional Standards

The XDJ-AZ from AlphaTheta is a standalone device that combines the CDJ-3000 and DJM-A9. It is compatible with rekordbox, has a touchscreen and effects.

From Djent to Jazz: Five Best 7-String Guitars for Any Budget

We've selected a few of the best 7-string guitars for any budget. Whether beginner or pro, you'll find a fitting model here!

Podcast Plugins Bundle, Tiny Caterpillar, EDComp: Free Plugins of the Week

A free Podcast Plugins Bundle for speech enhancement, a creative stereo enhancer, and an easy-to-use compressor: Check out the free plugins of the week!

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!

Bitwig Connect 4/12 Audio Interface – Review

The Bitwig Connect 4/12 is a USB interface, monitor controller, and special extras all in one, designed for Bitwig users. Here is our review!

Best Chorus Pedal: Endless Vibes, CE-1 Alternatives, and Budget Solutions

The best chorus pedal might will get you endlessly lush sounds, vibey vibrato pads, and much more. Take a look at our selection!

maniFold Σ, TIME-12, TBPAVolume: Free Plugins of the Week

maniFold Σ is a mesmerizing texture generator that turns your audio tracks into endless, ethereal washes of sound! Check out the free plugins of the week here.

Guitar Modding: 6 Small Changes for a Big Effect

Guitar modding is a wonderful thing: it quickly turns a guitar into YOUR guitar. Here are my 6 favorite mods!

5 of the Best USB Turntables

Stop just admiring the covers of your record collection and get to listening with these five best USB turntables.

Studiologic SL mk2 Review: Next-Generation Keyboard Controller

The new Studiologic SL mk2 series MIDI controllers introduced at NAMM 2025 are now available. Find out what's new in our review!

Best Combo Amp for Every Budget: Fender, Orange, Marshall & More

Looking for the best combo amp? We've got you covered with these suggestions for any kind of budget!

GATE-12, Lushtraq, Gentle Vibes: Free Plugins of the Week

GATE-12 is a versatile volume automation plugin, Lushtraq is an AI-assisted multiband compressor, and Gentle Vibes delivers, well, gentle vibes: Free Plugins of the Week!

Tops and Flops This Week: E-Drums or Real Drums, Boss Plugins, YouTube Birthday

We come back to the age-old question of e-drums or real drums. Also, Boss released subscription based plugins and YouTube turned 20.

Right-Hand Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide for Bass Guitar

Right-hand techniques for bass players are often overlooked. Beginner or boss, let's look at some ways to improve your playing technique.

Softube Console 1 Channel Mk III & Fader Mk III Update Adds Plugin Alliance Support & Review!

Softube Console 1 Channel Mk III & Fader Mk III: Plugin Alliance support is here! Integrate 25 new plugins and enjoy a streamlined mixing workflow.

Make More Metal – The 5 Best V-Style Guitars For Any Budget

Are you looking for the best v-style guitars on the market? Or your first one? Or an upgrade? We've got five suggestions!

Tube Amp Broken Due to User Error: These 5 Things will Come Back to Haunt You!

Broken tube amp due to user error? It really shouldn't happen. That is, if you avoid these 5 deadly sins in the care and feeding of your amp.