
Billy Duffy suggests next Cult album is "more in the Love / Dreamtime palate"
"I would call it a bluesy-free zone"
"I would call it a bluesy-free zone"
Band confirm the death of one of their founding members
The prolific drummer died at home near Seattle earlier today
The company steps up its bass market ambitions
The X5's little sister is a three-switch version with enough memory for 127 pedalboard combos
Unidentified 12-voice instrument breaks cover on social media
Boundary-pushing artists Michael Scott Dawson and Claire Rousay break down the approaches behind their distinct takes on ambient
Launchkey 88 lands with the company’s best-feeling key mechanism to date
The Auditorium 724ce and Grand Concert 722ce bring stunning highly-figured tops
“This is our Lars Ulrich,” says LMNC of his Roland CR-78 rhythm machine. “It’s going to be more in time, though”
As the 80s drifted from mostly analogue to largely digital, would the 90s be the decade when the synth scene settled? Not really…
Make waves fast with our quick and easy guide to speedy synthesis
Let the arpeggiator take the creative strain out of your next track. Here's how to make the most of your synth's autopilot chord and melody buddy
They're not just there to 'pad' out the sound. A fulsome synth pad can convey chords, movement, tension and more. Here's how
In this tutorial we show you how to write a harmonically engaging four-chord cycle for use in ambient soundscapes
Build your own attention-grabbing risers, sweeps and soundscapes as we make pro sound effects with your own synths – no sound packs required
Analogue synth-heads will always claim that you can't beat the real thing. But virtual tech getting better all the time can we really tell the difference? Let's find out
Gibson resurrects its legendary effects pedal brand with a five-unit collection. We put them firmly underfoot
ASM Hydrasynth goes portable. Is the Chinese brand’s latest outing likely to make a splash?
The original Hydrasynth made an impressive debut for ASM. Does the new model add extra magic?
The third generation of Walrus’ Rat-inspired horse is a bit of an animal
Ever wanted to add some of that horn-like spice to your tracks? A virtual horn section may transfer your dream into reality
With a seismic change in plugin policy, one of the world’s most renowned audio companies hopes to spark your imagination… without hardware
The best of Blackstar
Linking synths, acoustic orchestral instruments and nature in exciting new ways, this is a great new resource for pads and creative textures