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With Yamaha CS-80 Alternatives, we're exploring some different ways to recreate its sound in plug-in, keyboard, and desktop module format.
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Are you in need of that classic FET compressor sound? We're looking at some of the best 1176 alternatives for your recording setup.
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Can't get your hands on a real TR-808? Don't sweat it, we're looking at some of the best 808 alternatives to get that classic sound.
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Are you stuck in the mud creatively? We check out some of the best budget grooveboxes for standalone beat creation and live performance.
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Ever wondered what it's like to own a Yamaha DX1? Want to know how to recreate the sound? Rob takes us under the hood of The King of FM...
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We've selected some of the best Moog-style synths in different price ranges for creating classic leads and basslines in studio or on stage.
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Launched way back in 1982, the Roland Juno series remains one of the most popular designs ever. We check out some of its modern recreations.
UAD has launched 2 new plugins in the form of the Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio and Capitol Mastering Compressor. Let's take a look!
This week's Studio Deals features a selection of offers ranging from entry-level recording gear all the way to high-end professional tools.
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We take a deeper look into the Roland System-100, an influential landmark semi-modular analogue synthesizer system still revered today.
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The Buchla Music Easel has arrived along with the 50th Anniversary Edition, as the iconic synth enters its third production run in 50 years.
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We look at recreating the sound of the legendary Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 polyphonic analogue synthesizer using software plug-ins.
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Version 2 of the Roland Cloud JUPITER-4, JUPITER-8, and JUNO 106 softsynths have been released featuring some new features and refinements.
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We discuss the magic of 1980s reverb, why it's still in use today, and the different ways to bring classic reverb sounds to your setup.
Easily one of the greatest synths of all time, we find out how to recreate the sound of the classic Roland Jupiter-8 with software plugins.Â
Until March 31, you can get up to 20% off Universal Audio UAFX including classic effects modeling pedals for the studio and stage.
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These five great synth clones sit at the centre of the synthesizer Venn diagram between authenticity, reliability and affordability.
A Tribe Called Quest combined conscious lyricism with Jazz-influenced beats to create some of Hip-Hop's classic albums. We find out how!
We dive into the recording process Opeth used on Blackwater Park and check out some of the gear used in the creation of this classic album.
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Evolving on the classic analog concept of the Mutuca synth, the Mutuca FM adds an oscillator and expands the modulation palette with FM and Sync.
KRK has announced the Classic 7 and Classic 8 studio monitors. The new speakers join the Classic 5 as a more affordable alternative to the ROKIT G4 series.
The new 50 Watt AmpMan Classic and Modern from Hughes and Kettner use their analogue Spirit Tone Generator system
Fender has added nine new acoustic models to its California Traditional series. These new guitars feature slim necks, and that distinctive 6-in-line headstock.
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The MFB-501 Pro revives the classic MFB-501 drum analog computer and fuses it with the 8 sample slots of the MFB-KULT and wraps it up in an oddly authentic beige enclosure.