Beetlecrab Tempera Review: A Granular Sampler Like No Other

Tempera by Beetlecrab Audio is one of the most unusual granular samplers available. Read our review to find out what Tempera is all about.

T-De-Esser 2, TL EasyComp, Pitchmunk: Free Plugins of the Week

T-De-Esser 2 by Techivation takes this awesome free de-esser to another level! Check out the free plugins of the week.

Guitar Accessories: Essential upgrades to improve your guitar

Guitar accessories can play a huge part in transforming your axe. From picks to pickups, let's check out some effective ways to switch things up.

Travel Guitars: Great options for summer!

Travel guitars and the holidays are here! But where can you put your guitar for campfire beach jams? Let's check out some options...

King Key, Dynamension, KRUNCH: Free Plugins of the Week

King Key is a free plugin that lets you play keyboard sounds on your keyboard – that must be a joke, right? Check out the free plugins of the week here!

Synth Side Hustles: 5 Fun Ways to Make Money Off Your Gear

There are more ways to get paid than just by writing and releasing songs. Here are five synth side hustles to help you earn a little extra cash.

Multi-Effects: Pedals to transform your bass playing

Multi-Effects pedals are a great way to access new tones and effects. Transforming your sound, here are 5 offerings that you could use.

Best Record Cleaners for DJs and Vinyl Collectors

Keep your vinyl so fresh and so clean with the best record cleaners available, from brushes and fluids to state-of-the-art ultrasonic machines.

How to use Effects Plugins in your DAW: 5 Useful Tips

When you're starting out in music production, nothing is straightforward. So to help you out, we're looking at how to use effects plugins.

Five tips for better acoustic guitar recordings

Acoustic guitar recordings can be a challenge! With these five tips and Warm Audio microphones, you can increase your chances of success!

Bandbreite, AHEAD, Sky Blue EQ4: Free Plugins of the Week

Bandbreite is a free tape emulation and saturation plugin that adds warmth to anything you throw at it. Free plugins of the week!

Intermediate Bass Lines: 5 Cool songs to enhance your playing

Intermediate bass lines are the bridge that you need to cross to get to the next level. Come with us as we check out some TABs that'll help you on your way.

9 unusual Plugins: Different Workflows, outlandish Sounds

There are so many plugins out there, but some really stand out due to their unique concepts. From unusual plugins for synths to effects, there's something for everyone!

Quick and Easy ‘Come Together’ Bass Guitar Lesson

Come Together is the title track from legendary album, Abbey Road. Here are some clear bass playing tips on how to play it.

The Perfect Guitar for every Genre – does it exist?

Does every genre have its “perfect guitar”, or is the issue overrated? It seems that playing Metal with a Stratocaster is no problem at all.

BootEQ mkIV, Neural Drumkit, Mogano: Free Plugins of the Week

This week's roundup of the best free plugins features BootEQ mkIV by Variety of Sound, Neural Drumkit by Fazertone, and Eftilo Mogano.

Best Sounding Synths: 7+ Stellar Analog, Digital and Software Synths

Some synthesizers just sound better. Here are the seven best sounding synths currently on the market as chosen by the Gearnews editors.

Harness the Power of Slash Chords: Tips and Techniques

Slash chords can add depth to your music. Let's check out a few examples and demystify these intriguing new chords.

Elektron Digitakt II Drum Stereo Sampler Update 1.02 – Review

In our Elektron Digitakt II review, we check out what's new, what's great and what isn't great yet with the stereo sampler. And there's a new update available!

Sweet Synth Deals for K&M Stands, Moog One, and Boss Cables

Save up to 30 percent with these deals on K&M stands, Boss MIDI cables and even the mighty Moog One at 10 percent off - get all the details here!

Bangkok Ping Pong, CITE, PCEQ5: Free Plugins of the Week

Bangkok Ping Pong by Witch Pig, CITE by Analog Obsession and PCEQ5 by Psycho Circuitry are our free plugin picks of the week.

Unlock the secrets of Back In Black on Guitar

Back In Black is one of AC/DC's most recognizable records. Let's check out what goes together to create one of the world's favourite rock songs.

Review: Pittsburgh Modular Taiga, semi-modular synthesizer

Pittsburgh Modular Taiga is a new desktop synth with exciting sound-shaping options. Our review and details on the latest firmware update!

Ripple Delay, QSynthi, NastyVCS mkII: Free Plugins of the Week

Ripple Delay by Davisynth is one of the best free delay plugins we've seen in a while. Check out the free plugins of the week here!