How to sound like The Beatles Revolver: Pushing the boundaries
Easily one of the band's most memorable albums, we take a closer look at some of the instruments that were used on The Beatles Revolver.Rave pioneers: How to sound like Orbital
We check out some of the core studio and stage instruments that helped create the industrial, euphoric sound of rave pioneers Orbital.Review: Is SSL Guitarstrip the simple way to a great guitar tone?
In this Gearnews review, we check out the latest SSL Guitarstrip plugin for your DAW and ask "Does it offer good value for money?"How to sound like Jean-Michel Jarre
22 Oct 2022 in Synths
As one of electronic music's early exponents, Jean-Michel Jarre is an inspiration for many. We check out some of his favourite synths!
The Top 5 James Bond theme songs of all time
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Ian Fleming's James Bond film franchise, we've picked out our Top 5 James Bond theme songs.Novation turns 30: Their 5 best Synths – plus a chance to win!
06 Oct 2022 in Synths
Novation turns 30 and celebrates the event with a huge giveaway: Win a bundle of eight Novation products! We look back at 5 of their best synths.
How to Sound like: Nine Inch Nails – Pretty Hate Machine
Still active today, Nine Inch Nails remains one of the most successful alternative acts ever. We check out what went into their early sound.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?
The Death of Boutique Pedals: Is Boutique Over?
10 Sep 2022 in Guitar
Could "The Death of Boutique Pedals" be on the horizon? Have global situations made it near impossible for small builders to make a profit?
D16 Phoscyon 2 Review – The only 303 you’ll ever need?
D16 Group has released Phoscyon 2. Will the new version win the battle for the best software emulation of the TB-303? Read our review to find out!How to sound like the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Ever wondered what makes up the Red Hot Chili Peppers sound? We check out some of the band's key members and their favourite gear picks.How to sound like Vince Clarke of Depeche Mode, Yazoo and Erasure
Dive into the world of Vince Clarke, a true legend of synth-pop. We check out his most prominent projects and how he got his sound.Samples of the week: Vocalise 3, Aquatic Predators, Master Tanbur
Samples of the week is here with new releases by Heavyocity, BOOM Library, Rast Sound, and other sampling maestros!Spectral Plugins Pancz multi-band transient shaper review
29 Jul 2022 in Studio
Pancz ticks the right boxes by doing exactly what a transient shaper ought to, then going ways beyond it. Bow to the punch!
How to sound like: Metallica – Master of Puppets
25 Jul 2022 in Guitar
Stranger Things has shone a light on the classic 80s thrash-metal masterpiece Master of Puppets. We tell you how to get the sound!
Which keyboard stand is best? Our picks of the best stands!
22 Jul 2022 in Synths
Synthesizers need reliable support, and in this article, we're going to check out which keyboard stand is the best choice for your situation.
How to Sound Like: Opeth – Blackwater Park
We dive into the recording process Opeth used on Blackwater Park and check out some of the gear used in the creation of this classic album.External DSP solutions: are they really worth it?
We discuss the pros and cons of external DSP systems and check out some options for use in the studio and live sound environments.Review: Audient EVO 16 USB-C Audio Interface
04 Jul 2022 in Studio
The new Audient EVO 16 is an affordable audio interface with plenty of I/O and many interesting features. Find out what it has to offer in our review.