The Perfect Guitar for every Genre – does it exist?
04 Jul in Guitar
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.
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The 6 Worst Guitar Sounds of all Time
28 Jun in Guitar
All that glitters is not gold. You'll even find them in the biggest hits: the worst guitar sounds of all time.
40 Years of Purple Rain – Prince and his Gear
26 Jun in Guitar
Purple Rain turns 40! We take a look at Prince as a guitar player and the gear and techniques used in the creation of this timeless masterpiece.
How many guitars do you really need, and why more is not always better
21 Jun in Guitar
I've owned about 40 guitars in my time. Today there are 10. Why less is sometimes more and how to make a well-informed decision on how many guitars are enough.
Review: Pittsburgh Modular Taiga, semi-modular synthesizer
19 Jun in Synths
Pittsburgh Modular Taiga is a new desktop synth with exciting sound-shaping options. Our review and details on the latest firmware update!
Johan Röhr: The Secret King of Spotify Playlists
14 Jun in Tech
A Swedish musician you've probably never heard of has more plays on Spotify than Michael Jackson and Metallica. Who is Johan Röhr?
Kloppmann Pickups: Premium Pickups made in Germany
13 Jun in Guitar
We went and met one of Germany's finest pickup makers, Andreas Kloppmann. His Kloppmann Pickups are among the best handcrafted pickups on the market!
New Spotify Data Reveals: More than 25,000 EU Artists make more than €5,000
Spotify claims to offer musicians an opportunity to make a living. A new report now reveals current numbers for European artists.
Musiclawyer: New AI-based Tool Checks Your Contracts for Free
07 Jun in Tech
Musiclawyer.ai is a new AI-based tool that automatically finds potential issues in your contracts. Get your recording contracts checked for free!
Why Jeff Beck was this good on guitar
30 May in Guitar
Jeff Beck was both a genius and a virtuoso. He has left a huge gap that no one will be able to fill so quickly, even today.
Apple unveils iPad Pro 2024 and a bigger iPad Air
07 May in Tech
Alongside the M4-powered iPad Pro 2024, Apple today announced a refreshed iPad Air series, including a new 13" model.
beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition Review
30 Apr in Studio
A classic gets an update for beyerdynamic's 100th anniversary: We check out the beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition in our review.
The best YouTube channels for guitarists
29 Apr in Guitar
YouTube is more than just an entertainment portal. With our selection of YouTube channels for guitarists, you'll find the best videos!
Isla Instruments S2400 Review: New DSP Card Upgrade Adds Onboard VST Effects
22 Apr in Synths
A new DSP card upgrade for the Isla Instruments S2400 sampler adds the ability to run your favorite effect plugins. Read our full S2400 review here.
Twitch CEO confirms: DJs must share streaming revenue with labels!
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy says that DJs who stream their sets on Twitch will soon have to share their revenue with record labels.
Apple M4: New AI-ready processors to arrive sooner than expected
15 Apr in Tech
Apple is reportedly speeding up the introduction of the M4 line of processors to counteract limping Mac sales.
SSL S400: New Solid State Logic System T Console
The new SSL S400 console for recording, broadcast, and live sound applications is available in three configurations.
Softube Console 1 Channel Mk III Review: Now with UADx and FabFilter Support!
09 Apr in Studio
The new Softube Console 1 Channel Mk III controller has been completely redesigned and now supports FabFilter and UADx plugins! Read our review here.
Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II Review: Better than an MPC?
02 Apr in Synths
We got our hands on one of the most interesting samplers! Let's take a look in our Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II review.
Review: Ableton Push 3 standalone – Now with Live 12!
19 Mar in Studio
Ableton Push 3 is here! In this First look, we look at everything that's new, everything that's better, and how the standalone workflow works.
Forever 89 Visco Review: A new era in Drum Sound Design
Forever 89 Visco is here to take sample-based drum synthesis to a new level. A revolution in drum sound design? Find out more in our review!
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Review: Studio Reference Headphones
18 Mar in Studio
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Review: We tried Sennheiser's new reference headphones for mixing and mastering. Find out how they sound in our review.
Palmer Supreme Soaker Review: A tube amp hub for the masses
05 Mar in Guitar
We take a closer look at the Palmer Supreme Soaker. It's more than a loadbox, but it's also not a modeler. What is it, then?
