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.

The End of G&L Guitars: How Leo Fender’s Second Company Went Bankrupt

It's only been about six weeks since G&L Guitars closed its doors. How did Leo Fenders second company get here?

Diffusia, Body, DSS-130SE: Free Plugins of the Week

This week’s collection of the best free plugins brings you two unique synths and a simple but very effective dynamics plugin: Check out Diffusia, Body, and DSS-130SE.

5 of the Best Affordable Synthesizers – For Every Budget

Here are our picks for the best affordable synthesizers for every budget.

12-String Guitar Riffs That Shaped Rock History

A 12-string guitar can provide a magical experience for players and listeners. The added octaves enrich our ears across different genres of music.

Acid Sound 2025: This Gear is a Perfect Match

Acid never dies! We'll show you three ingredients that will give your studio a timeless acid sound. Guaranteed!

5 of the Best Battery-Powered Speakers for DJs

Never be without sound with these battery-powered speakers for DJs.

Best MIDI Controller Apps for iOS: Control your Synths from your iPhone or iPad

MIDI controller apps are one of the quickest and cheapest ways to add a custom controller to your setup. Turn your iPad or iPhone into a controller!

EQ Techniques: Neve vs Pultec vs API vs SSL

Understanding EQ techniques and types is an essential part of music production to help you achieve clarity and detail at any stage of the process.

The 6 Best Multiscale Guitars for Modern Metal and Fanned Frets Fans

From fan-frets to headless designs, these best multiscale guitars get you the feel and sound of extreme metal. Let's take a look!

Crush FX, Selene, StereoChorus: Free Plugins of the Week

Crush FX is a free multi-effects processor with 15 studio-grade effects! We’ve also got a beautiful algorithmic reverb and a wide stereo chorus.

Recording a Live Podcast: 5 Steps to a Stress-Free Performance

Last week, I co-presented a live podcast to a live audience. Here's what went down, how we did it, and what we'd do to improve next time.

5 of the Best Percussion Synths: Dial in the Drums

Looking for a synthesizer that specializes in drums? Here are our choices for the best percussion synths on the market today.

The Best Fretless Bass Guitars: 5 Ways to Glide and Slide

These fretless bass guitars will help you find the perfect groove. Exploring tone and feel for a dynamic performance.

Podcast Setup with Professional Sound for Little Money – the Perfect Match!

These three items provide a small podcast setup that delivers professional-sounding results, making them a perfect match for podcasting and streaming.

Monitor Mixing and Stage Monitoring for IEMs and Wedges

On stage, accurate monitor mixing can elevate the performance, giving musicians freedom and confidence in their expression in any venue.

Perfect Vocals: How to Make Any Voice Sound Professional

Learn how to level, clean and enhance vocals with DynAssist for professional singing, podcast and speech recordings to get your perfect vocals.

Best Phaser Pedal Guide: From Affordable Effects to Classics and Beyond

The best phaser pedal is one that offers exactly what you need, sonically speaking, while looking good, too. Check out our suggestions.

Fairchild 670: The Rolling Stones’ Compressor

The Fairchild 670 helped define the classic rock n' roll sound of bands like The Rolling Stones, but how can it be used in a modern context?

YouTube Advice: Can You Really Learn Music Production from YouTube?

In this article, we discuss the plausibility of learning music production based on YouTube advice and how to navigate the growing sea of channels.

Crypt, Transient Control, MidBoss: Free Plugins of the Week

Crypt is a hyper-unison synthesizer for super-fat trance and EDM sounds! This week’s round-up also brings you a transient shaper and a saturator.