A Phil good Christmas: How to sound like Phil Spector
Making a timeless Christmas album is a little more challenging than you might think at first. We find out how to sound like Phil Spector!
Best Guitars of 2022: My Top 5 models from the last year
29 Dec 2022 in Guitar
With a variety of models and prices, with a smattering of signature releases, these new guitars are all worthy of the accolade of Best Guitars of 2022
The Best Eurorack Modules of 2022: Our Top 5 for modular mayhem
26 Dec 2022 in Synths
Despite the year's chip shortages we've seen some interesting and unusual modules this year. Here's my pick of the Best Eurorack Modules of 2022
The Best Product Videos of the Year: Clips to Make You Smile
We take a look at the most creative, funniest, and all-around best product videos that manufacturers came up with in 2022! Check out these clips!
Home recording pioneers: How to sound like Eurythmics
Easily one of the most influential synthpop acts of all time, Eurythmics took the world by storm in the early 80s. We find out how!
Brighton Bigbeat: How to sound like Fatboy Slim
Celebrated DJ, producer, and remix artist, Fatboy Slim created his own brand of acid-infused breakbeat dance music. Let's find out how!
Making a Christmas anthem for charity: How to sound like Band Aid
We take a look back in time to 1984 and find out about the instruments used in the making of Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
Midweek Modular: Zaar Percussion, CubuSynth VCFA and 333modules
23 Nov 2022 in Synths
This week we are wowed by the 4-channel Zaar drum module while appreciating the VCA built into the VCFA and discovered cool utilities from 333modules.
Nordic electronic pioneers: How to sound like Röyksopp
For a small-town electronic duo, Röyksopp had a major impact on the global music scene. We look at the instruments that made up their sound.
Warehouse meets your house: How to sound like The Prodigy
The Prodigy rose from the rave scene in the late 1980s and became a hugely successful crossover act, we look at what went into their sound.
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?
