Studio Standards: Classic Compressors and Limiters

Classic compressors like the 1176, LA-2A, and Fairchild are much more than dynamics processors. We look at the most iconic compressors of all time.

Review: GForce M-Tron Pro IV – Tron and On

GForce Software return to their roots and drag M-Tron Pro into the 21st century, not so much kicking and screaming but wowing and fluttering!

The Electronic Resistance: How To Sound Like Leftfield

UK duo, Leftfield, broke through with their debut full-length LP in 1995, we discuss their production style and some key gear choices.

Classic Gear -The Yamaha DX1: Owning and Recreating the King of FM

Ever wondered what it's like to own a Yamaha DX1? Want to know how to recreate the sound? Rob takes us under the hood of The King of FM...

This is Bat Country: How To Sound Like Queens Of The Stone Age

We discuss how Queens Of The Stone Age has retained such a distinctive sound as a band, and check out some interesting gear choices.

It All Started With A Tight Sweater: How To Sound Like Moloko

We check out some of the key gear choices of the UK electronic band, Moloko, and discuss how they rose to prominence in the mid-1990s.

Is AI replacing Producers? – Almost 75% think so in recent survey

Is AI replacing Producers? A recent survey suggests that quite a few people in the industry think that this will happen, at least to some degree.

The Roswell Incidentals: How To Sound Like Foo Fighters

Foo Fighters grew from solo project to becoming a multiple Grammy Award winning band with a major international following. We find out how!

40 Years of the DX7 – Ring Those FM Bells!

The Yamaha DX7 went on sale for the first time on May 29th, 1983. To mark this significant anniversary, we take a look at how it came to be.

Top 5 Guitar Tunings: Which is best for your music?

From E standard to Drop C, tunings are a great way to change up your playing! Let's delve into some guitar tunings you may not have considered.

London Electro-Pop: How To Sound Like Goldfrapp

The UK Electro-Pop duo Goldfrapp rose to prominence in the early 2000s. We check out some of the instruments they used along the way.

Why sampling is still relevant in modern music production?

Love it or hate it, sampling has always been a part of music. We take a look at some ways to incorporate sampling into your music.

Classic Gear: The Roland System-100

We take a deeper look into the Roland System-100, an influential landmark semi-modular analogue synthesizer system still revered today.

From Harlem To Stardom: How To Sound Like Moby

We discuss Moby's transition from Club DJ to Pop artist and check out some of the inspiring production gear he used over the years.

Rave Superstar: How To Sound Like Sasha

Welsh DJ Sasha made a massive impact on the dance music industry in the 1990s before taking his skills to the studio. We find out how!

AI Synthesis: The Future Of Synthesizers Is Coming Soon

In this special report on AI synthesis, we try to answer the question: could an AI-powered soft synth someday mimic a Roland Jupiter-8?

The King Of New York: How To Sound Like DJ Premier

Easily one of the most prolific Hip-Hop producers of all time, we look at why DJ Premier is renowned for his incredibly distinctive style.

Cassette Tape Comeback as sales boom: Why YOU should record to tape!

We're witnessing a cassette tape comeback! The compact cassette experiences its biggest sales in 20 years. Here's why you should rediscover tape...

Avant Grunge: How To Sound Like The Smashing Pumpkins

The Smashing Pumpkins broke through in the early 1990s, with a sound influenced by both classic and progressive rock. We find out how!

A Journey into House: How to sound like Everything But The Girl

Everything But The Girl broke through as an electronic act in the mid-1990s. We check out some of their interesting gear choices.

REVIEW: D’Angelico Deluxe Eric Krasno Brighton. A guitar of surprises!

There's no ignoring the signature Deluxe Eric Krasno Brighton guitar from D'Angelico. We get our hands on 1 of only 50 examples available worldwide...

Choosing the Best Delay Pedals for your Setup

A decent-sounding delay pedal is one of the cornerstones of any pedalboard. We check out some of the best delay pedals for your setup.

The Wild Bunch from Bristol: How To Sound Like Massive Attack

Massive Attack remains one of the most unique collectives to come out of the 1990s. We check out some of the band's key gear choices.

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...