How a Capo Changes Key: The Songwriter’s Secret Weapon

Allowing guitarists to access new sounds effortlessly, let's find out how a capo changes key and why they're a songwriter's secret weapon.

The Five Best Value Solid-State Amps: Portable, Powerful, and Affordable

Who needs tubes! These five best value solid-state amps are great for touring rigs, clean tones, and jazz guitarists.

Dusty Tube, Plateau 2, Stereo Tool: Free Plugins of the Week

This week's round-up of freebies features a free NAM amp modeler, a plate reverb, and a stereo effect. Check out Dusty Tube, Plateau 2, and Stereo Tool!

Buying Synthesizers From Japan: The Secret World of Cheap Synths

Japan’s domestic vintage synthesizer market is surprisingly cheap. We tell you the best tips and tricks for buying synthesizers from Japan.

Strat Showdown: Which Is Best for You?

This Strat showdown sees us look at various Stratocaster guitars. Whether you're on a budget or have a hole burning in your pocket.

Review: Blackstar TV-10 B – Can This Stylish Tube Combo Convince?

We reviewed the Blackstar TV-10 B: In my article you can find out what I liked about it and if there's anything to complain about.

7 of the Best DJ Headphones for All Budgets

Whether you’re a beginner spinner or a chief party rocker, these are seven of the best DJ headphones for you.

The Best Value Offset Guitars – Jaguars, Jazzmasters, And More!

Jazzmasters, Jaguars, Firebirds - we've selected some of the best value offset guitars for you to check out! What's your favorite?

TugImgSynth, MythPre, Shearwater Piano Lite: Free Plugins of the Week

TugImgSynth is a free wavetable synth that turns any image into a playable instrument! Check it out in this week's round-up of the best free plugins.

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.

New Update Adds More Features. Behringer Wave Review: Wave Surfing Like It’s 1981

The Behringer Wave looks like a dream come true for all fans of wavetable synthesis. As an affordable clone of the PPG Wave 2.2/2.3, it brings back the legendary instrument that pioneered the synthesis ...

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?