The Best Vocal Effects Pedals for Studio and Stage

Tired of dealing with dry vocals and relying on the venue engineer? We take a look at the best vocal effects pedals for studio and stage.

How to Get a Punchy Drum Sound: Just Make It Slap

Getting a punchy drum sound is one of the key aspects of achieving a great mix in the many styles of music production we hear today.

Clean, Axe-in-a-Box, New Music Releases: Tops and Flops

This week had an axe-in-a-box, a new Chase Bliss pedal, and new music. Let's look at the tops and flops!

Why You Shouldn’t Buy Vintage Synths: 5 Compelling Reasons

Save yourself the hassle and expense and stick with modern recreations. These and 3 more reasons why you shouldn’t buy vintage synths.

The Best Compact Live Mixers for Studio and Stage

Looking for a decent mixer for the stage, the rehearsal room, or your home studio? We check out the best compact live mixers available.

Sounds and Presets: Juno What? The Roland Classic That Still Commands An Audience

The Roland Juno range of synthesizers still pleases many an ear to this day, and now they receive the Samples from Mars treatment.

Roland SH-101 Alternatives for Classic Leads and Basslines

Looking to create some classic acid house and techno leads and basslines? Here's some of the best modern Roland SH-101 alternatives.

What is a De-esser? : How to Reduce Sibilance in Voice Recordings

Need to give your vocals or speech recordings a more professional edge? We find out what is a de-esser and how to use it in your DAW.

Tops and Flops: This Week’s Audio News Highlights

In this week's Tops and Flops, we'll be looking at some of the ups and downs in the world of audio, from the high-end to more budget gear.

DJs and Performing Rights: Everything You Need to Know About Performance Royalties and DJing

Do you need to pay royalties when you DJ at a club? Producers, how can you get paid? These questions on DJs and performing rights answered and more.

SynthFest U.K., Machina Bristronica and a Minimoog Signed by Peter Gabriel: Synth Journal

The final UK synth shows of the season are upon us with SynthFest U.K. and Bristronica. Plus, win yourself a vintage Minimoog signed by the legendary Peter Gabriel and other interesting tidbits!

Space Echo Alternatives for the Studio and Stage

We're checking out some of the best Space Echo Alternatives for recreating Roland's classic tape echo effect in studio and on stage.

Sounds and Presets – Moog Muse, Korg NAUTILUS and GForce Artist Presets

This week we have some of the first 3rd party preset packs for the new Moog Muse, plus some spooky Halloween sounds for KORG NAUTILUS and KRONOS users!

SPL Pre One and P8 Mic Preamps: Recording Options for Your Studio

The SPL Pre One and P8 are two new microphone preamp options for your studio, each with its own flexible set of features for recording.

The Best Multichannel Audio Interfaces for Home Recording

Need more inputs? We're looking at some of the best multichannel audio interfaces to take on recording projects in almost any genre.

The Traveling Studio: Portable Studio Gear

Welcome to the world of portable studio gear, where you get to take your musical ideas and creative toys with you wherever you go on your travels.

PLUS 3, Elektron Tonverk & Duolingo: Tops and Flops

From an incredibly useful button to an utterly useless piano: these were my personal tops and flops of this week.

Synths Are Scams, Sinevibes Plugins for Korg NTS-1 MKII and NTS-3, Behringer MS-5 Demos: Synth Journal

Espen Kraft says synths are scams. Is he right or just trolling? That plus Sinevibes Korg plugins, Behringer MS-5 demos and more.

The Best Pultec Alternatives for Home Recording

The Pultec EQ is a hallmark of recording, we're looking at some of the best Pultec alternatives to bring this famous EQ into your workflow.

Sounds and Presets: Remarkable Orchestral Instruments For Less, Plus Bargain Synth Patches

This week, we take a look at two of my favourite orchestral sample library developers who have each created libraries that achieve the impossible. They make me sound good!

The Best DAW Controllers to Improve your Production Workflow

Is using a mouse too clinical? We discuss control protocols and check out some of the best DAW controllers for your home studio setup.

Futuristic Retro: What is a Vocoder?

What is a Vocoder? Whether you're a trained singer or not, a Vocoder is a tool for bringing textured vocal sounds into your productions.

Is Your Gear Safe? Some Security Dos and Don’ts: Tops and Flops

It's easy to overlook security in your working space, be it a bedroom studio or something a little bigger. We look at what you can do to minimise the risk and what not to do too!

IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII Review: Small size, huge sound.

What if you could have studio sound at the comfort of your home studio? We review the studio monitors iLoud MTM MKII from IK Multimedia. Now in white!