Six Sines, RRV-10, State Machine Playtime: Free Plugins of the Week

Six Sines is an awesome open-source FM synth by Surge XT developer BaconPaul. Check it out in our round-up of the best free plugins here!

5 of the Best Hardware Vocoders: Sing the Body Electric With These Fun Voice Synths

Want to transform your voice into a robot or heavenly synth choir? Look no further than these five best hardware vocoders.

Core Ukulele Skills: 5 Songs to Get You Started

These ukulele skills will help you on your way to becoming a better player. These well-known songs can help you with your ukulele-playing journey.

Joe Bonamassa’s Valuable Advice for Every Guitarist

In a recent interview, Joe Bonamassa explains why an equalizer is so essential to a good guitar sound.

Review: IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor Pro – Now in White!

Check out the new white edition of the compact IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor Pro! And read the full review for our impressions.

AI and DJing: How Artificial Intelligence Can Help You Inside the Booth and Out

Curious about AI and DJing? Find out what artificial intelligence can do to make you a better DJ - or at least make your DJ life easier.

Sound Layering: Add Weight and Depth to Your Mixes

Ever wondered how to stack instruments and vocals to thicken your mixes? We're discussing some basic sound layering production techniques.

Studio Highlights NAMM 2025: Five Exciting New Releases

Studio highlights from NAMM Show 2025: This gear is worth a look, and some of it's even available now.

Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster Review

The new Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster is part of a long-awaited series update. I had the chance to try out the premium Strat.

How To Fix A Muddy Mix: Stuck In The Mud?

Have you ever spent hours on one of your tracks and ended up making it sound worse rather than better? Here's how to fix a muddy mix.

Poortec, BasiQ 2, Carnage Distortion: Free Plugins of the Week

This week's collection of freebies features Poortec – the poor man's Pultec –, BasiQ 3, and Carnage Distortion: 3 free plugins for your DAW!

80s Bass Lines: Big Hair Bass Bops for Your Playing

80s bass lines are fast, exciting and fun to play! With these 5 examples, there's something for beginners, pro players, and anyone in-between.

RdPiano, MixComp, Crunchrr: Free Plugins of the Week

Let RdPiano take you back in time! This free plugin emulates the iconic Roland MKS-20 piano module and other digital pianos of the 80s.

How String Gauges Influence Technique and Tone

String Gauges play a pivotal role in not only how you sound, but how you play. Let's see what differences they can make for you.

5 Best Synths for the Stage

Need some keys for your next gig? These five best synths for the stage will elevate your performance. And they’re relatively affordable too!

Unusual Effects Pedals: A Sonic Treasure Hunt in 6 Chapters

Unusual effects pedals can be the one thing that makes your sound unique! Check out these suggestions!

7 of the Best Battle Mixers – For All Budgets!

Scratch DJs need a special kind of DJ mixer. In the market for a new one - or your first? These are the best battle mixers on the market today.

How To Use Roland Jupiter-8 Plugins in your DAW

We check out some of the best Roland Jupiter-8 plugins and cover some tips on authentically recreating the classic polysynth in the box.

Soft Drums Lite, LS-1173, Honest Overdrive: Free Plugins of the Week

Looking for mellow drum sounds? Soft Drums Lite is just what you need! Other freebies include an API-inspired EQ and preamp and a versatile distortion plugin.

7 Drum Machine Plugins Pushing the Envelope

When it’s time to go boldly into the future, reach for one of these drum machine plugins pushing the envelope.

Guitar Pickups: How to Use Them Effectively

Let's delve into using your guitar pickups effectively to enhance your tone and performance. Tips and techniques for all players.

Teenage Engineering OP-XY: Review & Available Again!

Teenage Engineering OP-XY in action and tested. Here is my short review!

Boss DM-101 Analog Delay Pedal – Now Cheaper & a Review

The Boss DM-101 is an analogue delay pedal with digital control. We tested it and tell you why it is worth buying. Now even cheaper!

ESP LTD EC1000 QM Review: Active Pickups and Push/Pull

I had the chance to play and test the ESP LTD EC1000 QM with Fishman Fluence Modern PUs. Spoiler alert: it's amazing for high-gain sounds.