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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!
20 Apr 2023 in Guitar
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
19 Apr 2023 in Guitar
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?
10 Apr 2023 in Studio
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
09 Apr 2023 in Synths
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
01 Apr 2023 in Studio
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
28 Mar 2023 in Guitar
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?
26 Mar 2023 in Studio
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?
19 Mar 2023 in Tech
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!
10 Mar 2023 in Synths
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?
06 Mar 2023 in Studio
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.