REVIEW: WARM Audio WA-MPX – Vintage tube warmth at a bargain price?

We review the WARM Audio WA-MPX; can a tube pre at this price point really deliver warm, girthy, vintage tube tones? We took one for a test drive...

Japanese Giants: The History of Yamaha Synthesizers

In this series, we look at the Big Three Japanese manufacturers that have changed music. First up: the history of Yamaha synthesizers.

Who’s Your Dada?: How To Sound Like Cabaret Voltaire

Cabaret Voltaire evolved from obscurity to becoming one of their generation's most influential electronic music acts. We find out how!

Bring The Noise: How To Sound Like Public Enemy

In the late 1980s, Public Enemy shook the world with an aggressive, politically charged sound. We check out some of the gear they used!

Guitar Gear Gems: Deluxe Melanie Faye DC signature and more

We check the D'Angelico Deluxe Melanie Faye DC signature. Plus we check out a solar-powered dirt effect and the Steve Lukather signature echo

Music Production Secrets: Why Do I Need A Mixing Engineer?

When you produce your own music, the tendency to DIY everything is real. Using a mixing engineer can produce better results, here's how!

The Chill-floor Killers: How To Sound Like Kruder & Dorfmeister

Austrian electronic duo, Kruder & Dorfmeister are known for their eclectic DJ-sets and soulful downtempo production style. We find out more!

How to sound like Depeche Mode’s Never Let Me Down Again

Depeche Mode's Never Let Me Down Again was recently featured in the HBO series, The Last Of Us. We find out about the track's production.

Electronic Evolution: How to sound like Depeche Mode

As one of the most successful independent acts of all time, we check out the gear Depeche Mode used on some of their iconic tracks.

Hot Topic: Audiophiles vs Gen Z – Are you a vinyl head or a TikToker?

The Vinyl vs Digital debate. Opinions abound as Bob and Stefan discuss different music appreciation formats. Lend us your ears, folks!

Synthwave Galactica: How To Sound Like M83

M83 broke through in 2011 with their album Hurry Up, We're Dreaming. We check out some key gear used by the French indie synth-wave outfit.

Electronic Dance Pioneers: How To Sound Like New Order

We take a look at some of the key instruments that helped in the formation of the early sound of Manchester electronic band, New Order.

LinnDrum: Software tools to get THE 80s drum sound

The LinnDrum was the neon heartbeat of the 1980s: From EPROM emulation plug-ins to sample packs, here are the best software alternatives.

The Best Modern Synth Clones – Affordable Essential Classics!

These five great synth clones sit at the centre of the synthesizer Venn diagram between authenticity, reliability and affordability.

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.

The Dark Side Of The Moon turns 50: How to sound like Pink Floyd

This week in 1973, Pink Floyd's The Dark Side Of The Moon was released. We take a look back in history at this epitaph of modern music.

The Best Podcasting Mics: 6 USB and XLR Podcast mics for any budget!

Looking to get into podcasting or improve the quality of your podcasts? Here's our pick of 6 XLR and USB podcast mics to suit all budgets!

That Legendary Virtual Band: How To Sound Like Gorillaz

Gorillaz is a concept Pop band created by Damon Albarn and Jamie Howlett. We investigate some of their key gear choices over the years!

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.

From Dark Arts To Charts: How To Sound Like The Dust Brothers

The Grammy award-winning duo, The Dust Brothers, is known for their hit productions and highly creative use of sampling. We find out more!

Gretsch Electromatic Jet Two 90 & Center Block Jr

Gretsch Electromatic Jet Two 90 & Center Block Jr models are part of their 140th-anniversary releases and offer great value for money

The Most Underrated Synths: 5 That Deserve A Second Look

For every synthesizer that makes an immediate splash there are some that don’t make waves. Here are our picks for the most underrated synths.

Barons Of Boom Bap: How to sound like A Tribe Called Quest

A Tribe Called Quest combined conscious lyricism with Jazz-influenced beats to create some of Hip-Hop's classic albums. We find out how!

Electro-Pop Origins: How to sound like Gary Numan

In the late 1970s, Gary Numan created synth-driven sounds that would inspire many artists to come. We look at the gear he used to do it!