The Best Grooveboxes for Beat Creation and Live Performance

Looking to stay creative while traveling, or simply to step outside your DAW? We check out the best grooveboxes for crafting beats.

The History Of Neumann: A Legacy of Recording Ingenuity

We explore the multifaceted history of Neumann, a manufacturer that has continually shaped the music recording process over the years.

How John Mayer brought the Blues back

John Mayer is one of the most influential guitarists of today. Not only is his playing instantly recognizable, he also brought the Blues back. How did he do that?

The Best 1176 Alternatives for your Home Studio

Are you in need of that classic FET compressor sound? We're looking at some of the best 1176 alternatives for your recording setup.

The Best Vocal Chain for Rock: 5 Core Elements

What does it take to build the best vocal chain for rock recording? We find out which elements can help you produce the perfect rock vocal.

Sounds and Presets: 50 Great Patches for Waldorf Quantum/Iridium, opsix and More.

Sounds and Presets covers new sounds from Jamie Morden at GEOSynths with his Flux Vol. 1 for the Waldorf Quantum and Iridium. There are also new sounds for KORG's opsix!

The Best Hardware Sequencers for Electronic Music Production

We're looking at some of the best hardware sequencers to switch up your workflow, whether you're creating music or performing live.

Take me to Funkytown: 5 of the Best Vocoder Plugins

Vocoders provide a unique sound that can give your productions a retro edge. We explore some of the best vocoder plugins for your DAW.

5 of the Best Stereo EQ processors for Mixdown and Mastering

Hardware EQs are powerful tools for shaping your master bus during mixdown and mastering. We check out some of the best stereo EQ units.

Tron: Ares, SNL and Controllers for Vintage Synths: Synth Journal

Who will follow in the footsteps of Daft Punk and compose the soundtrack for Tron: Ares? Find out in this week's Synth Journal!

Sounds and Presets: Tap Into Trevor Horn’s Impressive Library

Trevor Horn is one of the most influential producers of the last 40 years. Now you can access some of his most prized sounds for less!

The Best Condenser Microphones under $300 for Vocal Recording

Recording vocals at home can be a challenge! So to assist you, we've selected some of the best condenser microphones under $300.

Gimme Some Space: The Best Reverb Plugins for Beginners

Tired of using the stock reverbs in your DAW? We're looking at some of the best reverb plugins for creating vintage and modern sounds.

The Best TR-808 Alternatives: 5 Ways to Get that Classic Sound

Can't get your hands on a real TR-808? Don't sweat it, we're looking at some of the best TR-808 alternatives to get that classic sound.

New Love Hulten Project, Roland’s Future Design Lab and Sound Blocks: Synth Journal

Love Hulten designs a synth for Sean Ono Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl, whilst Roland looks to an analog ghost-free future.

The Rhythm Composer: Famous 808 Patterns

We look into the cultural significance of the Roland TR-808 and check out some of the most famous 808 patterns ever to shake the music world.

Understanding Parallel Compression for Beginners

We dive into parallel compression, a powerful but often misunderstood audio process that can be applied in mixing and mastering workflows.

Sounds and Presets: Get Medieval Without an EP-1320

Seeing as Teenage Engineering want to take us back to our primitive past with their new sampler, I thought I'd dig out some medieval samples that we can all use.

What are Headphone Amplifiers and Why do we need them?

Headphone amplifiers have a cult-like status in hi-fi headphones communities. We find out how to get better results when using headphones!

Get That Punch: dbx 160 Alternatives

We're looking at dbx 160 alternatives for getting a similar sound in your home studio in plug-in, 500-series, and even Eurorack format.

The American Sound: The History Of API Audio

We look into the History of API Audio, a company responsible for many of the innovations in audio recording that we take for granted today.

Sounds and Presets: Alicia’s Electric Keys, Ambient MiniFreak Patches & Great Peak Presets

Following on from the hugely successful and brilliantly named, 'Alicia's Keys', we get Alicia's Electric Keys. We also check out some Peak and MiniFreak Patches.

The Best Mono Synths under $500 for Leads and Basslines

Looking for ways to create your own leads and basslines in your productions? We take a look at some of the best mono synths under $500.

5 of the Best Delay Plugins for Music Production and Mixing

No matter which style of music you're creating, a little delay can go a long way. We're looking at some of the best delay plugins for music.