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5 Budget MIDI Controllers for Music Production

Are you getting the most from your DAW workflow? We're looking at some of the best budget MIDI controllers for different studio setups.

The Best Reverb Pedals for Music Production and Performance

The use of reverb can quickly separate professional from amateur production. We're checking out some of the best reverb pedals available.

5 Musical Toys used on Famous Recordings

Musical instruments design has always overlapped into the realm of musical toys, we look at times these toys were used on famous recordings.

Drum Deals: Best Bass Drum Pedals for Metal and Rock! 

We've got some of the best bass drum pedals in our drum deals series with offers from Tama, DW, and Pearl for every budget! Check them out!

How to use Effects Plugins in your DAW: 5 Useful Tips

When you're starting out in music production, nothing is straightforward. So to help you out, we're looking at how to use effects plugins.

The Best Microphones for Drum Recording

Need to capture drums for your next project? We're looking at the some of the best microphones for drum recording in different environments.

Tone-shaping: The Best EQ Plugins for Beginners

Not happy with stock DAW plug-ins? We investigate some of the best EQ plugins for beginners for DAW-based mixing and music production.

The Cable Fable: Do Audio Cables Affect Sound Quality?

We're discussing some crucial circuitry fundamentals and an ongoing debate amongst audio users: Do Audio Cables Affect Sound Quality?

9 unusual Plugins: Different Workflows, outlandish Sounds

There are so many plugins out there, but some really stand out due to their unique concepts. From unusual plugins for synths to effects, there's something for everyone!

The Perfect Guitar for every Genre – does it exist?

Does every genre have its “perfect guitar”, or is the issue overrated? It seems that playing Metal with a Stratocaster is no problem at all.

The Best Eurorack Drum Modules for your Synth Rig

To find the best option for drums, we've picked out some of the best Eurorack drum modules for creating beats with your modular synth rig.

Jared James Nichols Interview: From SRV and Zakk Wylde to Advice from Billy Gibbons

We catch up with Jared James Nichols, the innovative American finger-style Blues-Rock guitarist for a chat about his origins and influences.

5 of the Best Samplers for Music Production and Live Performance

We discuss the key aspects of samplers and look at some of the best samplers for both creating music and incorporating into your live setup.

Best Sounding Synths: 7+ Stellar Analog, Digital and Software Synths

Some synthesizers just sound better. Here are the seven best sounding synths currently on the market as chosen by the Gearnews editors.

Speaker Placement for Beginners: 5 Nearfield Monitoring Tips

You've got your first set of monitors, but you aren't sure where to position them? We're discussing speaker placement for beginners.

How To Use DAW Automation: 3 Methods to Add to your Workflow

We look at how to use DAW Automation in your production workflow to help you make precise arrangement and mixing decisions with your tracks.

Samplers with Analog Filters: Get the Best of 2 Worlds

Pairing digital samples with analog filters can yield some creamy and delicious results. Here are the top samplers with analog filters.

5 Of The Best Budget Eurorack Modules: Building Synths from Scratch

Thinking of building your own modular synthesizer rig? We've selected some of the best budget Eurorack modules to get you started.

The 5 Best Monitor Controllers for your home studio

The ability to accurately control your levels is extremely underrated. We check out the Best Monitor Controllers for a home studio setup.

The Building Blocks: How To Use A Step Sequencer

We look at different formats, designs, and programming styles to find out how to use a step sequencer in your music production setup.

Standalone Beat Makers: 5 Best Groove Machines

Got itchy fingers? Come down with a bad case of sampleritis? We have the cure for what ails you: the best standalone beat makers - for a variety of budgets.

How To Use A Drum Machine: 4 Beatmaking Basics

Beatmaking plug-ins and hardware drum machines can be tricky the first time around. We look at how to use a drum machine in your studio.

The History Of Neve: The Gold Standard Of Recording

We look into the history of Neve, one of the most influential audio manufacturers of all time, and the journey of its founder, Rupert Neve.

Soundtrack Synths: Get That Blockbuster Sound

Modern big-budget movie scores are full of synths. Get the soundtrack synth sounds of Dune, Furiosa, Oppenheimer and more.