Tea For The Tillerman producer and former Yardbirds bassist Paul Samwell-Smith on the recording of an acoustic classic
Our expert guide to the best electronic drum kits from Roland, Yamaha, Alesis and more - plus full reviews and buying advice
A '70s -inspired Silver Sparkle stunner
From the Linn LM-1 to the Roland JD-800
Look Mum No Computer takes his sonic explorations with Propellerhead’s classic software to another level
If you want hits, who are you going to call? Increasingly, that choice seems to be narrowing down to just one man…
Our rundown of the very best earplugs for concerts, band practice, and more to give your ears the protection they deserve
The SE Silver Sky is available with a maple 'board in a trio of smart colourways, with a Storm Gray and Piano Black refresh for the rosewood models
“When I pick it up it feels like a part of me,” says Wolfe, of a guitar that features a layered maple body, maple neck, a pair of Epiphone Alnico Classic Pro 'buckers, and a host of signature details
Get your fifths and ninths in order as we explore one of the most identifiable pad sounds around
Bored of your chords? We can help!
Get to know the CV/Gate system, the pre-MIDI method that synths, sequencers and music tech gear uses to communicate
Mixing might be mostly about using our ears, but there are other senses we can bring in too, specifically our eyes
Play in the style of Clapton, SRV, Hendrix, Gilmour, the three Kings, John Mayer and more with our tab and audio lessons
Create interesting sounds from your return channels
Taking compression options to the max
The British developer aims to put a new spin on a classic effect. We skip to the chorus
Will the pro version of this popular multi-tasking module make us break a sweat?
Want your track to sound like it was birthed in the technicolor 80s? Toontrack is on hand, transporting us to when synths ruled the waves
These high-end electronic drums from ex-Roland employees have got the looks, but do they have the midas touch?
If you go down to the woods today, you’ll be surprised to find a sound-designer not so much hugging trees as hitting and twisting them!
By using 27 models – ranging from physical bodies to maths formulae – Supermodal could well be the filter you didn’t know you need
Korg’s Entry-Level Workstation Keyboard, but with no speakers, who is it really for?
