The Best Studio Vocal Microphones under €250
06 Mar 2023 in Studio
A good studio vocal microphone doesn't have to be expensive! Find out everything you need to know to find the best vocal microphone on a budget.
TapeStop, Xenos, Wave Manuel 2.0: Free Plugins of the Week
05 Mar 2023 in Studio
Free plugins of the week: TapeStop delivers the tape stop effect, Xenos is an algorithmic synthesizer and the Wave Manuel synth gets an update.
The Most Common Ukulele Chords – How To Play Anything on Ukulele
05 Mar 2023 in Guitar
Check out our handy charts for the most common ukulele chords! With these chords, you'll be playing your favorite tunes on the ukulele in no time.
How to find the best MIDI Keyboard Controller
MIDI keyboard controllers are available in all sizes and for all budgets. To help you make a decision, we've put together this buyer's guide!Soraboy, MS-2, SkyNet: Free Plugins of the Week
26 Feb 2023 in Studio
Soraboy is a free chiptune synth based on the Nintendo Gameboy! This week’s collection of free plugins also includes an FM synth and a reverb.
Front 242: Most-used Synths, Drum Machines and Sounds
24 Feb 2023 in Synths
Front 242: The cult electronic band famous for pioneering the EBM Genre and their role in defining the sound of Industrial music.
Best Electric Guitar for Beginners: Which one should you buy?
20 Feb 2023 in Guitar
Which electric guitar should you buy? Read our extensive buyer's guide to find out which style of electric guitar is best for you!
MXTune, UltraSynth, Ring of Saturn: Free Plugins of the Week
19 Feb 2023 in Studio
Check out MXTune, a free Melodyne-style pitch correction plugin! This week’s collection freebies also includes a synth and a ring modulator.
The 10 Best Software Synths of all Time
18 Feb 2023 in Synths
Believe it or not, software synths have now been around for over 25 years! Discover ten of the best software synths of all time in our buyer's guide!
Essence Plus, Denoiser Classic, Quentin: Free Plugins of the Week
Essence Plus is a free 3-oscillator polysynth with a seriously fat unison mode. Check it out in this week's collection of free plugins!The Circle of Fifths Demystified
Think the Circle of Fifths is complicated? Think again! Once you've figured out how it works, it becomes your key to the secrets of music.7 Guitar Effects Pedals you need to know
11 Feb 2023 in Guitar
There are thousands of effects pedals out there – but some of them are in a different league. Check out these 7 effects pedals you need to know!
KrishnaSynth Legacy, DeeDoubler, The Prince: Free Plugins of the Week
05 Feb 2023 in Studio
KrishnaSynth is back! The resurrection of the classic software synth is the main story in our collection of the best free plugins this week.
kHs ONE, Realizer, plateVerb: Free Plugins of the Week
29 Jan 2023 in Studio
The Kilohearts kHs ONE software synth is now FREE! Other free plugins this week include Analog Obsession REALIZER and OSC Audio plateVerb.
Universal Audio Sphere DLX and LX Review
24 Jan 2023 in Studio
The new Universal Audio Sphere DLX and Sphere LX modeling microphones are like a locker full of high-end mics. Read our review to find out more!
Best Acoustic Guitar for Beginners: Nylon or Steel Strings?
23 Jan 2023 in Guitar
Which acoustic guitar should you buy? Read our in-depth buyer's guide to find out everything you need to know about acoustic and classical guitars!
Scratchpad, Hammer, Sonicrusher: Free Plugins of the Week
22 Jan 2023 in Studio
Scratchpad is a lo-fi synth that delivers tasteful keys, pads, and basses! This week's collection of free plugins also features two compressors.
Best Earplugs for Musicians: How to prevent Hearing Loss
22 Jan 2023 in Other
As a musician, your ears are your most valuable asset. Read our guide about earplugs for musicians to find out how to protect them!
Neurontube Debut, Prisma, Rechoir: Free Plugins of the Week
Neurontube Debut just raised the bar for free amp simulation plugins – by a lot! Check it out in our collection of the best free plugins of the week.The Best Audio Interface for Beginners – What you need to know
15 Jan 2023 in Studio
What are the best audio interfaces for beginners? Read our guide to find out what to look for in an audio interface for home recording!
BPB64, Micro Keys, Pitch Drift: Free Plugins of the Week
2023 is off to a good start with BPB64, an awesome free C64 synthesizer. Check it out in this week's collection of the best free plugins!The Best Free Plugins of 2022: Free Plugins of the Year
25 Dec 2022 in Studio
It's time for our roundup of the best free plugins of the year! Check out the best free synths and effect plugins released in 2022!
Wah Pedal, Localizer, Bonnie: Free plugins of the week
18 Dec 2022 in Studio
Want Jimi Hendrix' wah pedal for your DAW? Check out this free plugin by Nembrini Audio! We've also got some 3D audio trickery and a drum sampler!