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.
BFD Player, Monster Toys, FMD: Free Plugins of the Week
08 Oct 2023 in Studio
BFD Player is a free drum instrument loaded with 5 GB of kits and grooves! This week’s roundup also features some toy instruments and distortion.
Practise Without a Kit: Mastering the Drums on the Move
01 Oct 2023 in Drums
Drummers love playing and practising, but the people they live with don't. It can get loud. But, you can still practise without a kit.
Wavetable, Radiant Q, The Fuzz: Free Plugins of the Week
01 Oct 2023 in Studio
Free plugins of the week: an excellent wavetable synth by SocaLabs, a free Pultec EQ emulation by Viator DSP, and a versatile fuzz pedal!
macOS Sonoma: The new Apple OS is here – wait or update?
27 Sep 2023 in Tech
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
24 Sep 2023 in Studio
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
18 Sep 2023 in Studio
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
17 Sep 2023 in Guitar
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
17 Sep 2023 in Studio
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
16 Sep 2023 in 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
10 Sep 2023 in Guitar
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
09 Sep 2023 in Guitar
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?
03 Sep 2023 in Guitar
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
03 Sep 2023 in Studio
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
02 Sep 2023 in Studio
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
27 Aug 2023 in Guitar
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
27 Aug 2023 in Studio
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!