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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
25 Feb 2023 in Guitar
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
24 Feb 2023 in Synths
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?
20 Feb 2023 in Guitar
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
18 Feb 2023 in Synths
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!
The Circle of Fifths Demystified
Think the Circle of Fifths is complicated? Think again! Once you've figured out how it works, it becomes your key to the secrets of music.
7 Guitar Effects Pedals you need to know
11 Feb 2023 in Guitar
There are thousands of effects pedals out there – but some of them are in a different league. Check out these 7 effects pedals you need to know!
Universal Audio Sphere DLX and LX Review
24 Jan 2023 in Studio
The new Universal Audio Sphere DLX and Sphere LX modeling microphones are like a locker full of high-end mics. Read our review to find out more!
Best Acoustic Guitar for Beginners: Nylon or Steel Strings?
23 Jan 2023 in Guitar
Which acoustic guitar should you buy? Read our in-depth buyer's guide to find out everything you need to know about acoustic and classical guitars!
Best Earplugs for Musicians: How to prevent Hearing Loss
22 Jan 2023 in Other
As a musician, your ears are your most valuable asset. Read our guide about earplugs for musicians to find out how to protect them!
The Best Boutique Guitar Amps: Dumble, Bogner, Friedman, and more
21 Jan 2023 in Guitar
Tired of same old, same old? Join us as we take a look at the best boutique guitar amps by Friedman, Dumble, Bogner, Diezel, and more!
The Best Audio Interface for Beginners – What you need to know
15 Jan 2023 in Studio
What are the best audio interfaces for beginners? Read our guide to find out what to look for in an audio interface for home recording!
The best Guitar for Beginners – Acoustic or Electric?
14 Jan 2023 in Guitar
Which type of guitar is best for beginners? Find out all you need to know about acoustic and electric guitars for beginners in our buyer's guide.
Great Songs made with Bad Gear – Featuring Audio Pilz!
One person’s Bad Gear is another's treasure. We welcome guest writer Florian Pilz with his pick of 5 great songs made with Bad Gear.
First Look: Harley Benton JA-60CC – the best budget Jazzmaster?
08 Nov 2022 in Guitar
We review the Harley Benton JA-60CC and ask: is this the best budget Jazzmaster you can get? It's one of the most beautiful ones, to say the least.
Review: Warm Audio Warmdrive and Centavo Overdrive Pedals
25 Oct 2022 in Guitar
First Look! We take the Warm Audio Warmdrive and Centavo overdrive pedals for a spin. How do they compare against the prized originals?
GPU Audio reveal ‘MAJOR’ Multi-Layer Software Synthesizer Plugin
14 Oct 2022 in Synths
Announced this evening, GPU Audio have revealed the impending arrival of the first synth to make use of their unique DSP platform.
Review: Apple AirPods Pro 2. Generation In-Ear Headphones for Musicians?
03 Oct 2022 in Tech
Besides a series of new Apple Watch models and the new iPhone 14, Apple showed "one more thing" at the "iPhone & iOS" keynote in September 2022: the new in-ear headphones Apple AirPods 2. Generation. While ...
PreSonus Studio One 6: Smart Templates, lyrics, video and a vocoder
29 Sep 2022 in Studio
The evolution continues as PreSonus releases Studio One 6 bringing more creativity, a global video track, smart templates and a customisable interface
Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field Review
19 Sep 2022 in Synths
Teenage Engineering has updated the OP-1 and released the OP-1 Field – for a mindblowing price. Is it worth it? Find out in our review!
Review: Korg drumlogue – the drum machine of the future?
15 Sep 2022 in Synths
The wait is finally over and the Korg drumlogue has arrived! We had the opportunity to take the hybrid drum machine for a test drive in our review.
Review: iZotope Ozone 10 Advanced Mastering Bundle
13 Sep 2022 in Studio
iZotope Ozone 10 steps up your mastering game with even more AI-powered assistants. Should you upgrade to the latest version of the mastering suite?