Best Stage Keyboards for Organ Players: All-in-one Gigging Machines
01 Jun in Synths
Modern stage keyboards are all-in-one gigging machines that include everything you need for a live performance. Let's check out the best stage keyboards!
The Silent Drum Kit: How to Play Quietly at Home, on Stage, and in the Studio
01 Jun in Drums
From mesh heads and drum dampeners to e-drums and risers: here's how to build a silent drum kit for any situation and budget.
MuChild, DT-600 Mini, FLTRS-LE: Free Plugins of the Week
MuChild by Analog Obsession brings the holy grail of compressors to your DAW for free! Check it out in this week’s round-up of the best free plugins.
Outdoor Gigs: 5 Mistakes Guitarists Should Avoid
Outdoor gigs can be so rewarding and fun for guitarists. However, failure to prepare is preparing to fail. Let's see how to successfully play outside.
5 of the Most Cinematic Hardware Synths: Widescreen Synthesis
29 May in Synths
Take your music into widescreen territory with these five cinematic hardware synths. Your ears will thank you for it.
Easy Acoustic Guitar Songs: 5 Campfire Classics for Beginners
29 May in Guitar
These easy acoustic guitar songs will help you learn new skills on guitar, as well as being popular with your friends. Guitar cheat codes inside!
Boards of Canada Sound: These 3 Synths and Samplers Are a Perfect Match
29 May in Synths
The new Boards of Canada album is here. We explore their sound and the gear behind that iconic lo-fi electronica aesthetic.
AKAI MPC Live III Retro: The Future of Sampling – Retro Style!
28 May in Synths
The AKAI MPC Live III Retro takes you back to the golden age of sampling – with loads of modern features! The flashy Retro edition is available now!
Korg phase8 Review: Brilliant Synthesizer or Overpriced Sound Sculpture?
28 May in Synths
Korg phase8 review: Acoustic Synthesis, 8 electromechanical voices, polymetric sequencer. Is €969 worth it? Here's what I found in the studio.
Mastering Basics for Producers: Learn How To Finalize Your Tracks
27 May in Studio
We look at mastering basics for producers with the goal of demystifying the various aspects of the finalization process and how to go about it.
The 7 Best Guitars for Bluegrass Beginners: Your First Dreadnought
25 May in Guitar
Check out the 7 best guitars for bluegrass beginners! There'll surely be one that's right for you to sound like Billy Strings!
Top 10 Mistakes Beginner Producers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
24 May in Studio
We look at common mistakes beginner producers make, and some ways you can get around them to make your journey into production a little easier.
Relica 2, Orra Tone Zone, Okay Distortion: Free Plugins of the Week
Freeware picks of the week: Relica 2 is a chiptune synth, Orra Tone Zone is a powerful tone shaping tool, and Okay Distortion turns your tracks into rubble!
Improvisation Tips for Electric Guitar: Steps for Better Solos
22 May in Guitar
These improvisation tips will level up your solo jamming. Whether you're just starting or are stuck in a rut, stick around.
Voice as Instrument: 3 Pieces of Gear for New Sounds – Perfect Match
Voice as instrument: Use it with this hardware Perfect Match: Shure SM58, Elektron Tonverk and Zoom V3 for complete tracks without a DAW or plugins.
5 of the Best Beginner DJ Mixers
21 May in DJ
Not sure where to start? These are the best beginner DJ mixers on the market for all kinds of DJs - and for all budgets.
Best Virtual Modular Synths: Modular in the Box
18 May in Synths
Virtual modular synths are a great way to experiment with modular without investing in a hardware system. Here's our list of the best modular software synths!
The 6 Best Pedal Platform Amps of 2026: Let Your Pedals Shine
18 May in
When it comes to the best pedal platform amps, there are many solutions that will all keep your pedals' sound as uncolored as possible. Check out our picks!
Which Prophet Is Best – Prophet-5, Prophet-6 or Rev2?
17 May in Synths
The Sequential Prophet name is music in the ears of all synth fans. But which Prophet is best – the Rev2, the Prophet-6, or the reissued Prophet-5?
SD-1, TugPhonon, Scream: Free Plugins of the Week
This week’s collection of freebies brings you an emulation of the Ensoniq SD-1, a unique rotating tape delay, and a recreation of Massive’s iconic Scream filter.
Reference Track: How to Fix Loudness, Balance, and Energy in Your Mix with This Trick
16 May in Studio
How to Use a Reference Track Effectively: Here’s how to compare your mix strategically and improve loudness, balance, and energy much faster.
Best Gigging Guitars: 5 Versatile Options for Live Stages
15 May in Guitar
The best gigging guitars should be usable, reliable and versatile. Here, we've got all of those qualities, and we've also considered value for money.
Sampler Meets Drum Synthesis 2026: This Trio Is a Perfect Match
15 May in Synths
Sampler meets drum synthesis: Elektron Digitakt II, cre8audio West Pest and Behringer Edge make a Perfect Match for custom beats without a drum machine.