Thomann Gift Card: The Perfect Christmas Gift for Musicians!

Stuck for ideas right before Christmas? With a Thomann gift card, you can't go wrong.

Mesa Lite, KLYP, XMTape&Clip: Free Plugins of the Week

This week’s round-up brings you not one, but three useful free clipper plugins: Mesa Lite, KLYP, and XMTape&Clip. Free plugins of the week!

The Worst First Guitar Ever? Here’s Why I’ll Never Sell it

Like many, your first guitar isn't anything special. I didn't think that mine was, but years later, here's why mine is the most special in my collection.

5 of the Best Hardware Synths With MPE

Broaden your range of expression and explore MIDI polyphonic aftertouch with these five hardware synths with MPE.

Best Drum Box Pedals: 5 Ways to Keep The Beat

These are some of the best drum box pedals that you should look at. Is the metronome driving you mad? Here are 5 convincing beat machines to keep you in time.

Pop Vocals 2026: 3 Tools for a Hypermodern Sound – Perfect Match!

Achieving the sound of futuristic pop vocals requires more than the usual tools. We'll show you three of them.

The Art of Distortion: Harmonics, Saturation, and Clipping

We explore the art of distortion, delving into ways of using harmonics, saturation, and clipping to add colour, texture, and definition to your mix.

Thomann “Play It. Feel It.” Challenge: Enter Now for a Chance to Win €1,000!

Show your music, emotion, and originality! Thomann is looking for the most exciting entries for its "Play It. Feel It" challenge. Great prizes are up for grabs!

Elektron Tonverk: Granular Power and Sequencer Magic in One Box – Review!

Elektron Tonverk is a hardware workstation that combines sampling, sequencing, and granular sound design, inspiring both studio and stage. Here’s my review.

FB-02, ZL Equalizer 2, FerricTDS mkIII: Free Plugins of the Week

This week, Full Bucket Music serves up ‘80s nostalgia with FB-02, an emulation of the classic Yamaha FB-01 FM sound module. Free plugins of the week!

Accessories for Guitarists: 5 Perfect Stocking Fillers?

These accessories for guitarists will make your Christmas shopping easier. Know a guitarist in your life? Then they'll probably appreciate some of these.

Stylophone CPM DF-8: Ridiculously Fun Filter –  Review

Stylophone’s CPM DF-8 is a standalone and Eurorack-ready dual filter unit. It’s flexible, affordable, and extremely fun.

Party Setup For Small Parties, Events, and Gigs – Perfect Match

Are you looking for an easy-to-transport party setup: a sound system with enough power, a controller and more for a small party or gig?

5 of the Best MIDI Controllers for DJs: Extra Control, Additional Power

Looking for extra control over effects and parameters? Augment your rig with the best MIDI controllers for DJs.

Live Sound Mixing in Different Venues: Adapt Your Techniques

We look at live sound mixing in different venues, with some useful guidelines and tips to help your sound translate in a range of formats.

The 8 Best Compressor Pedals for Any Budget: Shape your Dynamics Like a Pro!

The best compressor pedals will let you shape the dynamics of your sound in a way that you'll never want to turn them off. Take a look!

Sentinel, Drox II, PSP Spector: Free Plugins of the Week

This week’s round-up brings you MIDI-controlled distortion, stutter effects, and an awesome spectrum analyzer. Check out Sentinel, Drox II, and PSP Spector!

The Best Synths for Techno Productions in 2025: Powerful, Flexible and Creative

When technology meets emotion: these synths for techno productions shape the modern underground sound.

5 of the Best Physical Modeling Synths

Recreate the sounds of acoustic instruments with these incredible hardware physical modeling synths.

Best Value Resonator Guitars: 5 Bluegrass Options for Your Music

These resonator guitars are surprisingly good for your wallet. So, if you're into jangly acoustic tones, why not check out these options?

Trance Sound 2025 with Plugins: This is a Perfect Match

We present three plugins that will help you create modern trance sounds in your DAW that will pass any test on the dance floor.

Reverb Pre-Delay Techniques: Learn to Play with Space

We explore a range of different reverb pre-delay techniques for adding clarity and depth to instruments in your mixes in any style of music.

The 6 Best FRFR Speakers for Any Budget: Stage Time for Your Modeller!

The best FRFR speakers lat you hear your carefully dialed in modeller preset as neutrally as possible. Check out these six options.

Cryo-tuning – Hocus Pocus or Real Added Value?

Cryo-tuning sounds like high-end science for high-end guitarists. This article explains what it actually involves and how freezing can really help.