GForce Software Axxess – A Big Baby Oddity
GForce Software's Axxess is to their Oddity3 what the ARP Axxe was to the ARP Odyssey. How have GForce built on this single-serving synth?
Best Effect Pedals 2023 – Our 5 favourite stompboxes of the year
18 Dec 2023 in Guitar
The Best Effect Pedals 2023 contains our five favourite new guitar effects released in the last 12 months. Each selection should be on your radar!
Jennifer Batten Interview: Playing With The King Of Pop
18 Dec 2023 in Guitar
In this interview, we catch up with legendary guitarist, Jennifer Batten, as she tells tales of touring with Michael Jackson and Jeff Beck.
Best Guitars 2023: Our Top 5 Guitars of the Year
15 Dec 2023 in Guitar
The Best Guitars 2023 contains our five favourite new guitars released this year and has a little something for everyone. Each one with great tones
Best Software Synths 2023 – Did Your Favourite Make Our List?
2023 delivered some great software synthesizers for us to play with but which made our Best Software Synths 2023 list and do you agree?
Top rated electronic drum kits: What e-drums should you buy?
11 Dec 2023 in Drums
Looking to buy the best when it comes to e-Drum kits? Look no further. Here's our guide to the top-rated electronic drum kits available today.
Steve Albini Interview: The Producer’s Producer
We get up close and personal with producer, guitarist, and engineer Steve Albini, a hero of many and a pioneer of the music-making process.
Electronic Drums For Beginners: Which e-Drumkit Is Best?
07 Dec 2023 in Drums
E-Drums are often top of the list when starting to learn, but what should you look for when buying an electronic drum kit for beginners?
The Best Value S-Style Guitars – The World’s Most Loved Guitar Design
05 Dec 2023 in Guitar
The Best Value S-Style Guitars is our roundup of some of the Strat-type guitars that offer guitar players plenty of bang for their buck.
The Most Versatile Budget Guitar Amplifiers You Can Buy
04 Dec 2023 in Guitar
Budget guitar amplifiers can be versatile, with a range of tones for recording, rehearsing, and playing live shows. We take a closer look.
Affordable Electronic Drum Sets: Top 5 Budget e-Drum Kits
04 Dec 2023 in Drums
Looking for an affordable electronic drum set for practice or the budding drummer in your life? These kits give you great bang for your buck.
Apple M1 Pro beats M3 Pro with Ableton, Logic and Pro Tools!
29 Nov 2023 in Tech
Shocking news for for DAWs running on macs! A system with an Apple M1 Pro outperformed an M3 Pro with Ableton Live, Logic Pro and others!
The Best Affordable Synthesizers For Every Budget
28 Nov 2023 in Synths
It can be tough shopping for a new synthesizer when you’re on a budget. However, there are plenty of surprisingly affordable synths out there.
The Best Budget Keyboards Under €150 – Beginner Keyboards for all!
24 Nov 2023 in
Finding the right keyboard on a budget for a beginner can be fraught with many pitfalls. This guide is here to help you make your choice.
Eric Gales Interview: Playing Through The Pain
We catch up with Eric Gales, a guitar virtuoso who has worked with artists like Mitch Mitchell, Eric Johnson, Santana, and Joe Bonamassa.
E-mu Emulator II: How I upgraded a 1984 sampler for modern production
22 Nov 2023 in Synths
In this post we look at how to go about restoring a vintage Emulator II sampler from the 1980s and retrofit it for use in a modern studio.
Robben Ford Interview: On the road with George Harrison & Eric Clapton
13 Nov 2023 in Guitar
Legendary guitarist Robben Ford shares some of his personal experiences on tour with Joni Mitchell, George Harrison, and Eric Clapton.
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark: How To Sound Like OMD
We explore the legend that is Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark aka OMD and find out how they pioneered their early synth-pop sound.
Japan Synthesizer Tour: Synth Secrets from the Rising Sun
12 Nov 2023 in Synths
Forget Akihabara and Mt. Fuji. Let us help you plan your tour of the beautiful country of Japan around what’s really important - synthesizers!
The Most Underrated Drum Machines: 5 That Deserve A Second Look
With so many drum machines released every year, it's hard to keep track. Here are 5 underrated drum machines that should be on your radar.
The Best Beginner Guitars for Under €150
09 Nov 2023 in Guitar
Want to learn the guitar without breaking the bank? We've hand-picked the best beginner acoustic and electric guitars for under €150.
The Most Expensive Microphones used on Famous Recordings
We explore some of the rarest and most expensive microphones used on famous recordings, and the artists who used them over the years.