Scary Beats: Horror Movie Samples in Famous Songs

To get into the spirit of Halloween, we're looking at classic Horror Movie Samples used in Famous Songs by some of our favourite artists.

Vintage Gear Auctions, Getting Reacquainted with Gear You Sold and a Pet Shop Boys Teapot: Synth Journal

In this week's Synth Journal, we look at one of the biggest online auctions of vintage gear and I fall back in love with a Yamaha CS1x!

Getting Started: Which is the Best DAW for Beginners?

Getting into music production? We're trying to find the best DAW for beginners, and what to look out for when researching this topic.

Sounds and Presets: Open Up a Time Capsule For Your AX73 and a Wavetable Stash

As well as some amazing free sounds for two modern French classics, there's a Time Capsule for your Martinic AX73 and a shedload of wavetables.

Studio Standards: Classic Mic Preamps that Made Recording History

Classic Mic Preamps like those found in legendary consoles helped shape countless hit records. We look at microphone preamps that made history.

Vintage vs Modern Gear: Choose Your Destiny

With the ever-increasing availability of new audio hardware and software, it's easy to lose track. We discuss vintage vs modern gear.

An Incredible Story of my G.A.S., Staying Awake for 3 Days & Move – My 3 Tops and Flops

What a week of tops and flops: G.A.S. alarm, a no-sleep event and music making everywhere.

How to Recreate the Classic Roland Juno Sound using Software Plug-ins

The Roland Juno has dominated music for over four decades! We take a look at some of the best synth plugins that capture its classic sound.

Sounds and Presets: Hive 2 Presets from Expressive E and New Sounds for Atomika

Plenty of variety this week as we check out new MPE presets for u-He's Hive 2 from Osmose manufacturer, Expressive E and a new Piano library for IK Multimedia's Pianoverse.

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.