The best audio interfaces under €200 – Great sound on a Budget!
29 Nov 2023 in Studio
What's the best audio interface if you don't want to spend a fortune? Here are our picks for some of the best audio interfaces under €200!
Analogue Solutions Ample Review: The best AS synth?
28 Nov 2023 in Synths
In this Analogue Solutions Ample review, we take a closer look at this analogue beast of a desktop synth - what does it sound like?
Guitar Picking Techniques Explained: Hybrid, Sweep, and more!
26 Nov 2023 in Guitar
Guitar Picking Techniques totally control how a guitar riff sounds! Stick around if you want to explore some new playing methods...
TDR Prism, BPB Dirty VHS, VPRE-72: Free Plugins of the Week
26 Nov 2023 in Studio
TDR Prism is an awesome free analyzer from Tokyo Dawn Records! Other freebies this week are bringing nostalgic VHS vibes and classic preamp tones.
MPE synthesizers – sensitive sound machines
22 Nov 2023 in Synths
Are you looking for your first expressive synth? We've got the best MPE synthesizers from ASM, Haken Audio, Expressive-E and many others for you!
E-mu Emulator II: How I upgraded a 1984 sampler for modern production
22 Nov 2023 in Synths
In this post we look at how to go about restoring a vintage Emulator II sampler from the 1980s and retrofit it for use in a modern studio.
Guitar Power Chords: Your Gateway to Greatness
19 Nov 2023 in Guitar
Guitar power chords are the foundation of every rock song you've ever heard. Perfect for professionals, let's see how they can help you!
Oxid, Loudness, RLC-79: Free Plugins of the Week
Full Bucket Music Oxid brings the classic ARP Omni-2 to your DAW in all its glory! Check out this week’s collection of the best free plugins.Black Corporation Deckard’s Dream: Epic Sound Design
17 Nov 2023 in Synths
We have three short and effective tips to create simple and complex sounds and "Blade Runner" vibes with the Black Corporation Deckard's Dream!
How to Change Strings on a Floyd Rose: Restringing a Locking Tremolo
11 Nov 2023 in Guitar
Restringing a guitar with a Floyd Rose or other floating tremolo system doesn't have to be hard! Here's how to change strings on a Floyd Rose.
Ozone 11 EQ, Analog Lab Play, BPB Cassette Drums: Free Plugins of the Week
05 Nov 2023 in Studio
Now you can grab the EQ from Ozone 11 for FREE! We've also got free sounds from Arturia and some tasty retro drums from Bedroom Producers Blog.
How to recreate the classic Roland Juno sound using software plugins
01 Nov 2023 in Synths
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.
Top 5 Halloween Riffs: Best Songs for this Spooky Season
29 Oct 2023 in Guitar
Halloween is just around the corner. Boo! These Halloween riffs are sweeter than candy. Let's take a look at some seasonal favourites.
Denise Audio My Crush, Bad Tape & Slappy: Free Plugins of the Week
29 Oct 2023 in Studio
Denise Audio is giving away three plugins for free to commemorate the brand's acquisition by Baby Audio! Check out Slappy, My Crush and Bad Tape!
Keith Richards’ Guitars – A long way to Hackney Diamonds
26 Oct 2023 in Guitar
We take the release of "Hackney Diamonds", the 24th album of The Rolling Stones, as an opportunity to look at Keith Richards' Guitars.
Guitar Harmonies Explained: Adding 3rds and 5ths to Your Solos
22 Oct 2023 in Guitar
Guitar Harmonies are the gateway to god-tier guitar playing. Adding 3rds and 5ths to your solos will sound awesome. Let's see how it's done...
Frohmager, 80s DrumStar, GnomeDistort: Free Plugins of the Week
22 Oct 2023 in Studio
Ohmforce Frohmager is an awesome free filter that builds on the legendary Frohmage but adds so much more! Check out the free plugins of the week!
Studio Standards: The Best Voiceover and Speech Microphones
21 Oct 2023 in Studio
In this edition of our Studio Standards series, we take a look at the most popular voiceover and speech microphones in studios the world over.
How to recreate an authentic-sounding dub delay with software plugins
18 Oct 2023 in Studio
Producing authentic dub delay has always been tricky to do in the box. We go through some techniques and some of the best plugins available.
Is Fingerstyle Hard? Songs to Get You Started
15 Oct 2023 in Guitar
Fingerstyle guitar can get pretty challenging. Don't worry though! Here are some well-known songs to start your fingerstyle journey.
Deja Vu, NEL, ToneTwistPlugs: Free Plugins of the Week
Deja Vu transforms any audio track into dreamy, slowed-down textures. Other freebies this week: a creative vibrato plugin and six stompboxes.How to use Outboard Gear for beginners: hardware made easy
Using hardware with your DAW can be confusing at first. Outboard gear for beginners covers important aspects of working with outboard gear.Improvising on Guitar: Jamming Secrets You Should Know
08 Oct 2023 in Guitar
Improvising on guitar is a great way to express your musical identity. Stick around for some jamming secrets that you really should know.