
Chvrches and Old Blood Noise Endeavours join forces for Screen Violence synth / guitar crossover pedal
A modulated reverb pedal with distortion inspired by the sounds of the Scottish band's album of the same name
A modulated reverb pedal with distortion inspired by the sounds of the Scottish band's album of the same name
Better yet, buy two plugins, and you'll bag another two completely free
Anna Lapwood calls it “one of the greatest nights of my life”... as her TikTok video racks up almost 3m views
Known for her improvised approach to modular systems, voice and guitar, Nik Colk Void talks to Danny Turner about her long-awaited debut album
The fast-rising UK guitarist breaks down how she dialled in the tones too
We delve back through decades' worth of interviews to discover how the changing face of technology has shaped the sound of techno
The forward-thinking club producer on the unconventional approaches behind his new Loraine James collaboration
Our guide to the best studio monitor speakers for home recording, whether you’re a beginner or pro producer – including Yamaha, IK Multimedia, Focal and more
Want to be a keyboard wizard in record time? These 10 simple but seminal synth hooks are crazy easy to play. We show you how
The blues firebrand and engineer Terry Manning tell the guitar story of an '80s blues rock classic
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