What Is the Future of DJing?

We draw aside the curtain time to ponder the future of DJing, with predictions about AI, exciting new controller technology and even super turntables.

The Top 5 Overdrive Pedals You Need to Know!

These top 5 overdrive pedals are must-haves for any pedalboard. This article sorts through the endless choice of distortion pedals.

Choosing the Best Guitar Pick – What You Need to Know

If you want to upgrade your playing, your sound, and refine your style, then you're probably looking for the best guitar pick. Take a look.

Native Instruments Komplete 15 Review: Kontakt 8 Takes a Leap

Native Instruments Komplete 15 is here and with it Kontakt 8, one of the biggest updates in years. Here's what we think.

Breakshaper, FeenstaubTX, Dimension: Free Plugins of the Week

Breakshaper is an all-in-one multi-effects plugin that’ll get your drums smacking in no time! Check out the freebies of the week here.

Modern Synth Classics: 9 Incredible Synthesizers We’ll Still Be Talking About in 30 Years

These are the modern synth classics that we’ll wax nostalgic over in decades to come. Did your favorite make the list?

Quick Riffs: Guitar Songs to Improve the Speed of Your Playing

Quick riffs can be daunting as a guitarist. Let's break down these faster riffs and see how they can help you improve.

Best gear for Solo Singer-Guitarists: What you need to succeed

Tips on the best equipment for singer-songwriters. Here are some recommendations that will enhance your performance.

Teenage Engineering TP-7 Field Recorder: 1.1.3 Update & a Review

TP-7 from Teenage Engineering has received a new update with exciting new features.

6 Cheap Tape Emulators That Deliver Big Sound – Hard- & Software

Discover the warmth of tape emulation without breaking the bank - here are six affordable hardware and software options to help you get that legendary sound.

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.

Best Apps for Drummers: Improve Your Drumming Skills Fast

The Best Apps for Drummers help you become a better drummer - with drumless tracks, dedicated classes and much more!

Nebudestru, Toner, TL TubeWarmth: Free Plugins of the Week

Nebudestru is an audio “destruction unit” stuffed with earth-shattering distortion, bit crushing, saturation, noise, and more. Free plugins of the week!

Types of Synthesizers: From Additive to Wavetable and All Points In Between

Confused about synthesizers and synthesis? This beginner’s guide to the many different types of synthesizers will sort you right out.

Groovy 60s Guitar Riffs: Essential Tracks You Need to Know

60s Guitar riffs should be the foundation for your guitar playing. From a period of rock pioneers, here are some cool riffs for you to try out.

DJ Controller Hacks: 5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your DJ Gear

Turn your controller into a turntable or MIDI controller, DJ with MIDI controllers you already have and more with these fun DJ controller hacks.

How to make Drums quieter: 5 tips for happier neighbors

Looking for ways on how to make drums quieter? We have loads of suggestions for you!

909 Day: Celebrate with the Hottest TR-909 Emulations and Clones

Looking for the best Roland TR-909 replica or emulation? Spend 909 Day celebrating with these hardware and software recreations.

Diatonica, CollaB3 v2, EVOampLite: Free Plugins of the Week

No matter if you’re a synth nerd, organ enthusiast, or metalhead – this week’s collection of free plugins has got you covered. Check out Diatonica, CollaB3 V2, and EVOampLite.

Best West Coast Synthesizers for Cheap: West Coast on a Budget

These best West Coast synthesizers will satisfy your wavefolder cravings without the boutique prices.

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.

Sounds and Presets: 7 Best Free Native Instruments Reaktor Ensembles

With Native Instruments Reaktor 6 possibly going the way of the dodo, we thought we’d highlight the best free ensembles from the Reaktor community.

Reason 13 Review: Save over 40% on upgrades for a limited time!

Reason 13 upgrade deal! You can save over 40 percent right now with these deals on uprades from earlier and smaller versions of the DAW.

Old vs. New: which Amps and Pedals sound better?

Do modern amps and pedals always sound better than older versions? Or are we fooling ourselves? Food for thought. Amps and Pedals: Our opinionInnovation vs. TraditionBetter or just different?Practical ...