Studio Standards: The Best Voiceover and Speech Microphones

In this edition of our Studio Standards series, we take a look at the most popular voiceover and speech microphones in studios the world over.

Is Fingerstyle Hard? Songs to Get You Started

Fingerstyle guitar can get pretty challenging. Don't worry though! Here are some well-known songs to start your fingerstyle journey. 

Deja Vu, NEL, ToneTwistPlugs: Free Plugins of the Week

Deja Vu transforms any audio track into dreamy, slowed-down textures. Other freebies this week: a creative vibrato plugin and six stompboxes.

Improvising on Guitar: Jamming Secrets You Should Know

Improvising on guitar is a great way to express your musical identity. Stick around for some jamming secrets that you really should know. 

BFD Player, Monster Toys, FMD: Free Plugins of the Week

BFD Player is a free drum instrument loaded with 5 GB of kits and grooves! This week’s roundup also features some toy instruments and distortion.

Practise Without a Kit: Mastering the Drums on the Move

Drummers love playing and practising, but the people they live with don't. It can get loud. But, you can still practise without a kit.

Wavetable, Radiant Q, The Fuzz: Free Plugins of the Week

Free plugins of the week: an excellent wavetable synth by SocaLabs, a free Pultec EQ emulation by Viator DSP, and a versatile fuzz pedal!

How To Solder Instrument Cables: Make Your Own Jack Cable!

Soldering your own cables can save you a lot of money – and it's easy! Read our guide to find out how to solder your own instrument cables.

macOS Sonoma: The new Apple OS is here – wait or update?

macOS Sonoma has just been released? Is your DAW compatible with it? Will your favorite VST run without a glitch? Check out our guide!

Is Building a Guitar Hard? Everything You Need to Know

It can be expensive to grab yourself that dream axe. However, your new guitar is only a few nuts and bolts away. Is building a guitar hard?

Thump One, Spiral Delay, epicPLATE mkII: Free Plugins of the Week

Thump One by Toybox is a unique free synth that delivers a real punch! Our weekly roundup of freebies also brings you Spiral Delay and epicPLATE mkII!

Buyer’s Guide: Best Mid-Range Audio Interfaces 2023

Looking to replace your entry-level audio interface? We check out some of the best mid-range audio interfaces for home recording and small studios.

Must Have Beginner Guitar Pedals: 5 Essential Effects

Are you tired of hearing the same old sounds? This list of must have beginner guitar pedals will help you totally transform your sound!

NastyDLA mkIII, Dyst, UREQ: Free Plugins of the Week

Variety of Sound NastyDLA mkIII brings some much-requested improvements to a freeware classic! Other freebies this week: Dyst and UREQ!

Buyer’s Guide To Acoustic Guitar Pickups: How To Amplify Your Guitar

Which type of acoustic guitar pickup is best for playing your acoustic on stage? We check out the advantages and disadvantages of each method.

The Dark Arts in a Modern Context: How to Sample Vinyl

From the days of tape loops to digital samplers and beyond, sampling remains a cornerstone of modern music. We look at how to sample vinyl!

Ukulele for Beginners: Useful Songs to Know

Learning a new instrument is exciting. However, knowing where to start is often challenging. Let's look at ukulele for beginners.

Ny, Stargazer, SideKick2: Free Plugins of the Week

It’s been a great week for free plugins! We check out Ny, the latest from Full Bucket Music, Linda Audio Stargazer, and Rewired Records SideKick2.

Four Guitar Chords For (Nearly) Every Song

Did you know that you only need four guitar chords to play hundreds of songs? Find out how to play many famous hits using just four basic chords!

Guitar Barre Chords: Why are they Important?

Does your playing need an extra kick? Barre chords aren't actually as bad or as hard as you think. Let's look at why they're important.

Bedroom Compressor MkII, Mirage, Delay Eleven: Free Plugins of the Week

Bedroom Compressor MkII is a free compressor with a few tricks up its sleeve. Other freebies this week: a fascinating sampled instrument and a delay!

Studio Standards: The Best Vocal Microphones of all Time

Legendary studio vocal microphones are among the most exquisite pieces of audio gear. We check out classic vocal mics that made recording history.

Best Beginner Riffs: Cool Guitar Songs to Get You Started

Our pick of the best beginner riffs will help you on your guitar-playing journey. Without getting you kicked out of guitar center. 

Flex Reverb, Rust, Hz Box: Free Plugins of the Week

Flex Reverb is a versatile reverb, Rust delivers tasty lo-fi sounds, and Hz Box emulates a soundbox. Check out our free plugins of the week!