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How to Set Up your Guitar: Beginner’s Guide to Guitar Setup

Even the best guitar isn't much fun to play if the setup isn't right. Find out how to set up your guitar in our tutorial for beginners!

Studio Standards: Classic Equalizers that made History

EQs are a mixing engineer's most important sound shaping tool. Meet the classic equalizers that helped define the sound of countless hits!

How to Read Music: Beginner’s Guide to Reading Music

No matter what certain self-taught virtuosos may claim: If you want to truly master your instrument, you have to know how to read music.

How to find the best Guitar Amp Settings

Got the guitar amp of your dreams, but can't get the settings just right? With our guide to guitar amp settings, you'll be sounding great in no time!

How To Remember Scales on Guitar – 5 Tips for Practicing

Do you struggle to remember scales on guitar? Don't worry – our guide to practicing scales on guitar has got you covered with a bunch of useful tips!

First Look: Roland AIRA S-1 Tweak Synth – Pocket SH-101 Emulation

There is a new pocket AIRA in town! We had a first look at the Roland AIRA S-1 Tweak Synth. How close to the legendary SH-101 does it get?

Buyer’s Guide: How to Find the Best Digital Piano

Finding the best digital piano for your budget and needs doesn't have to be complicated! Read our buyer's guide to find out what you should look for.

Harley Benton JB-25TH Firemist Jazz Bass Review

Limited Edition, roasted maple neck, Firemist finish, matched Headstock, stainless steel frets and more for €299: Harley Benton JB-25TH Firemist

Easy Rock Songs to Play on Guitar: For Beginners

Many of the most famous rock songs are surprisingly easy to play on guitar – even for beginners. Sound like a pro with these 10 easy guitar riffs!

Review: Harley Benton ST-25th Firemist – golden finish, silver tone?

We review the anniversary model Harley Benton ST-25th Firemist with its classy golden finish and its sound on a budget. How close does it get?

Best Audio Interface for iPad and iPhone

With an audio interface for iPad or iPhone, you can really step up your mobile recording game. Check out our recommendations for iOS audio interfaces!

Focal, Korg, D’Angelico Guitars: Deals of the Week

Check out these great deals by Focal, Korg, and D'Angelico. From high-quality monitors to wavetables to acoustic guitars – we've got you covered!

Best Guitar Multi-Effects Pedals & Best Guitar Multi-Effects in General

The selection of guitar multi-effects units is huge. Find the one that best suits your needs in our guide to best guitar pedals!

The Best Studio Vocal Microphones under €250

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.

HOT TOPIC FL Studio – The best or the worst DAW?

FL Studio - love it or hate it? Florian Pilz and Julian Schmauch get into the ring to once and for all find the definitive answer on the DAW.

Ukulele Chords: The Most Common Tabs For You To Play Anything on Ukulele

'Let it be', 'No Woman No Cry', 'Over the Rainbow' and thousands of other songs in C or in G - find handy charts for the most common ukulele chords.

Pedalboard Accessories: The Best Cases, Power Supplies and more

Found the perfect pedalboard, but need accessories to mount, power, and protect your pedals? Our buyer's guide has got you covered!

GForce Software, Sound Particles and Sugarbytes – software deals of the week!

VSTs from GForce Software, Sonible, and Sugar Bytes are our software deals of the week! A synthesizer, a metering bundle, and a granular effect!

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!

Best Guitar Pedal Order: How to set up your Effects Chain

Have you ever wondered about the best guitar pedal order for your pedalboard? Read our guide to find out how to get the most out of your effects!

Front 242: Most-used Synths, Drum Machines and Sounds

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?

Which electric guitar should you buy? Read our extensive buyer's guide to find out which style of electric guitar is best for you!

The 10 Best Software Synths of all Time

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!

Marshall, MOOG, Shure: Deals of the Week

This Marshall speaker is just one of our best deals of the week! Find out which legendary product by Moog is currently a whopping €1140 off!