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Take me to Funkytown: 5 of the Best Vocoder Plugins

Vocoders provide a unique sound that can give your productions a retro edge. We explore some of the best vocoder plugins for your DAW.

Gimme Some Space: The Best Reverb Plugins for Beginners

Tired of using the stock reverbs in your DAW? We're looking at some of the best reverb plugins for creating vintage and modern sounds.

The Best TR-808 Alternatives: 5 Ways to Get that Classic Sound

Can't get your hands on a real TR-808? Don't sweat it, we're looking at some of the best TR-808 alternatives to get that classic sound.

The Rhythm Composer: Famous 808 Patterns

We look into the cultural significance of the Roland TR-808 and check out some of the most famous 808 patterns ever to shake the music world.

Understanding Parallel Compression for Beginners

We dive into parallel compression, a powerful but often misunderstood audio process that can be applied in mixing and mastering workflows.

Get That Punch: dbx 160 Alternatives

We're looking at dbx 160 alternatives for getting a similar sound in your home studio in plug-in, 500-series, and even Eurorack format.

Best Synths For Kids: 5 Fun Instruments to Get the Child in Your Life Hooked on Synthesizers

Start the young ones in your life down the synthesis road with these five best synths for kids.

5 of the Best Delay Plugins for Music Production and Mixing

No matter which style of music you're creating, a little delay can go a long way. We're looking at some of the best delay plugins for music.

How To Write A Synth Bassline: 5 Top Tips for Beginners

While one of the simplest aspects of music production, it remains a hallmark of great songs. We find out how to write a synth bassline.

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.