fOXX Phaser set to stun! Queen’s Brian May signs up for William Shatner’s all-star metal enterprise
May is one of 35 guitarists who are reportedly guesting on this as-yet-untitled album
Artists
fOXX Phaser set to stun! Queen’s Brian May signs up for William Shatner’s all-star metal enterprise
May is one of 35 guitarists who are reportedly guesting on this as-yet-untitled album
Does this viral video really show Angus Young 'forgetting' a guitar solo or did he actually nail it?
The internet seems to suggest that Angus loses his way during Whole Lotta Rosie but this is him taking the solo to the edge before walking it back, an act of high-voltage rock 'n' roll
Troy Van Leeuwen on his Squier Tele XII’s origins, and when he learned it was (literally) roadworthy
Squier unveils Van Leeuwen's Paranormal Tele XII, and it's a stunning and affordable 12-string take on the OG mass-produced electric. Here he shares its origin story
“He helped define the format with landmark videos and live concert recordings”: Billy Joel announces death of bandmate and collaborator
Jon Small went on to become director for videos and concert films
“I always wanted to write with Bob Dylan. A crazy idea. Why would he pay attention to a peanut like me?”
“I’m so proud of it – but I couldn’t get Bob to write the lyrics”
“He turns up 20 minutes before the gig”: Liam Gallagher missed the final rehearsal before Oasis reunion tour
Singer cut it fine but did gig “sounding like he was 30 years young”
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the participant’s family”: Two men reported to have died during Burning Man 2026
Fatalities follow murder investigation after 2025 event
Music Tech
Denon’s Prime 4 G2 is a uniquely expressive DJ setup that borrows a few tricks from Akai’s MPC range
The updated all-in-one DJ system comes equipped with the MPC’s multi-touch MPCe pads as well as onboard stem separation
Universal Audio's Topline Vocal Tune is now available for Apollo and UAD hardware
Based on the vocal tuner from UA’s Topline Vocal Suite, the “ultra-low-latency” plugin adds Elastic and Sustain controls and MIDI repitching
Greg Phillinganes has some urgent advice for you as he reveals what Quincy Jones told him in the studio
“You’re never more of a musician than you are a human being”
"He said, ‘Oh, no – I can’t do that. Nobody’s ever played on a Beatles’ record": The theory behind While My Guitar Gently Weeps
We put one of The Fab Four's most beloved tunes under the musical microscope
This free Casio SK-1 sample pack will remind you why everybody loves this miniature lo-fi legend
The classic '80s sampling keyboard delivers a nostalgic pack of lo-fi sounds
Audacity enters a “new era” with the biggest update in the free and open-source audio editor’s 26-year history
Audacity 4 overhauls the software's editing workflow, polishes up its interface and introduces new ways for users to organize their work
Tone3000 launches a free open-source plugin for accessing its mammoth library of NAM A2 captures
The plugin makes using the vast Tone3000 library of captures and IRs a lot easier, and can be used in your DAW or as a standalone app
Guitar Center's Labor Day sale offers rare savings on exclusive gear with up to 30% off studio monitors, digital pianos, electronic drum kits, guitars, and more
Whether you're after an exclusive finish for your next guitar or something to buff up the home studio, the sale at Guitar Center has some awesome options
Reason Free puts 15 classic Reason devices in one free plugin that you can use in your existing DAW
Synths, a drum machine, effects and more
The 13-note Orphea is the one-octave synth and MIDI keyboard that fits in the palm of your hand
There are some obvious downsides, but the good news is that you’ll have no trouble getting it up and down stairs
How to tune a piano: “Even the most experienced professionals, with the best ears, can spend many hours achieving the perfect tuning”
Your piano is a complex beast. Here's how you can master its pitch (or get someone in to do it for you)
Does your digital piano have Wi-Fi? Roland's new FP-40 does, along with upgraded speakers and its latest Piano Reality engine
Aimed at players developing their skills, the latest addition to the FP Series is accompanied by a free tuition app that offers personalized lesson plans and real-time feedback on your playing
Guitars
fOXX Phaser set to stun! Queen’s Brian May signs up for William Shatner’s all-star metal enterprise
May is one of 35 guitarists who are reportedly guesting on this as-yet-untitled album
Does this viral video really show Angus Young 'forgetting' a guitar solo or did he actually nail it?
The internet seems to suggest that Angus loses his way during Whole Lotta Rosie but this is him taking the solo to the edge before walking it back, an act of high-voltage rock 'n' roll
Troy Van Leeuwen on his Squier Tele XII’s origins, and when he learned it was (literally) roadworthy
Squier unveils Van Leeuwen's Paranormal Tele XII, and it's a stunning and affordable 12-string take on the OG mass-produced electric. Here he shares its origin story
“Forget Interstellar, if you want to know what being sucked into a black hole might sound like, this is the pedal for you”: Walrus Audio Lüm Texture Engine review
Welcome to the granular and textural reverb pedal built from the essence of three iconic Walrus pedals; Slö, Fable and Lore
“Its build quality is miles ahead of any other new instrument at this price”: Harley Benton JB-62HA review
Did Harley Benton drag this bass behind a car? Nope – it’s the brand-new, beaten-to-hell JB-62HA.
Ibanez just weaponised the Iceman for metal and refreshed a bunch of its flagship signature models
The Iceman has always been a gent among metal guitars but with seven strings and a multi-scale build and Fishmans, consider it a true djent
Tone3000 launches a free open-source plugin for accessing its mammoth library of NAM A2 captures
The plugin makes using the vast Tone3000 library of captures and IRs a lot easier, and can be used in your DAW or as a standalone app
Guitar Lessons & Tutorials
Get almost $1k of guitar tuition from our number one online platform for only $99 with this epic Summer Black Friday deal – over 11,000 lessons, plus bonus gifts
And if you’re a beginner, the bundled beginner’s guide will get you off on the right foot
Confused by guitar tabs and notation? Use this complete guide to reading music for guitar
Learn to play acoustic and electric guitar in record time with our guide to easy-to-read notation
"Don't play scales just to get faster. Speed is a happy by-product of playing more accurately": Beginner Guitar Lessons - nailing scales
The A major pentatonic, A minor pentatonic and Mixolydian are great places to start and we'll show you how
"There isn't one correct answer": 6 things you need you need know about how to clean and condition your guitar fretboard
A string change is the ideal opportunity to get your 'board back to its best
What are the best online guitar lessons in 2026? I’m a professional guitar gear reviewer and these are my highest-rated lessons platforms
My expert pick of the best online guitar courses will supercharge your playing wherever you are, and whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player
How Tom Morello used his guitar to drill into the off-limits domain of the turntablist
The Rage Against the Machine axe-man’s most memorable moment saw him emulate a DJ scratch breakdown using a trick that few have fully mastered
With a massive 89% discount, $99 for a year's worth of Guitar Tricks online lessons is the best way to upgrade your guitar playing this Black Friday
Guitar Tricks is our number one online tuition platform for guitar players
Ignite your inner guitar god for just 27 cents a day with TrueFire’s July 4th sale - save 60% on online lessons
With over 84,000 lessons at your disposal, this is one of the best value guitar tuition subscriptions online right now
Can you fix your guitar's frets yourself? We try three innovative approaches from MusicNomad to investigate how they might conquer a major cause of fret buzz
Uneven frets are a common issue with our guitars, but MusicNomad has come up with different ways to empower players to deal with it themselves
Latest Tuition
It's time to finally learn music theory – Start here with our basic notation overview
Learning to actually read music can open up many avenues as a musician, and it isn't as difficult as it might look…
Here's everything you need to know about keyboard sizes but were afraid to ask
Looking for the perfect keyboard? Does size really matter? 88, 49, 32?… Here’s the full guide to navigating the keys-world
6 steps for perfectly capturing a real drum performance in your DAW
Inject some feel into your tracks by recording a real human drummer (no jokes, please). It's easier than you think
How to start recording pristine picked acoustic guitar in just three simple steps
You can create a great guitar track using just a single microphone and it's simpler than you think…
10 music theory tricks every producer and songwriter should know
Spruce up your chords and snazz up your scales with these simple but powerful techniques
How to use a mixing console
Faders, knobs, buttons, sliders and sockets explained: Here’s how to find your way around a modern mixing desk
The difference between distortion and saturation and how to effectively get a gnarly sound
Adding small or even large amounts of saturation doesn’t have to be bad for you, as we explore how to singe your sonics
How to use reverb to build impressive-sounding filters, reverses, risers and pads
Create your own reverb effects with our step-by-step tutorial
How to get Radiohead’s resonant National Anthem vocal effect in software
On Kid A, Radiohead went resonant with some severe vocal processing - although complex at the time, the incredible results can now be easily achieved in software
Build your own expressive talkbox with plugins
If you love the sound of the talkbox, but grapple with the practicality of the hardware, we have some top tips for recreating the classic sound with plugins
How to get recognisable pop sounds and effects using only Logic’s stock plugins
If you’ve got Logic, you’re already more than capable of recreating Skrillex’s manipulated reverb, Billie Eilish’s formant shifting and much more…
How to emulate one of Jon Hopkins' signature sonic techniques with plugins
We get creative with an effects chain inspired by Jon Hopkins, and a heavy dose of felt piano
Exploring how Harry Styles brought the sounds of minimal techno to pop with Aperture
Aperture heralded a new approach for Styles, but its sounds clearly cribbed from the minimal techno playbook
Do you want to remix faster and better? Here's 6 essential remix skills every producer should know
Get the technical know-how required to make great remixes with these essential techniques
Confused by guitar tabs and notation? Use this complete guide to reading music for guitar
Learn to play acoustic and electric guitar in record time with our guide to easy-to-read notation
I’m so obsessed with Olivia Rodrigo’s Drop Dead trance bass sound that I remade it in my DAW
We create our own transient-heavy synth bass with leanings towards the trance-heavy sounds of the 90s. ‘Drop Dead’ you exclaim? No way! We were Born Slippy!
How to emulate the sound of Gary Numan’s synth-pop classic Cars
We lift the bonnet on a foundational piece of synth genius, and demonstrate how you can achieve its distinctive sound yourself in your DAW
How to master virtually any software synth
Don't let your software arsenal overwhelm you - sometimes the best route to creative success is to mine just one instrument
Latest Reviews
“Forget Interstellar, if you want to know what being sucked into a black hole might sound like, this is the pedal for you”: Walrus Audio Lüm Texture Engine review
Welcome to the granular and textural reverb pedal built from the essence of three iconic Walrus pedals; Slö, Fable and Lore
“Its build quality is miles ahead of any other new instrument at this price”: Harley Benton JB-62HA review
Did Harley Benton drag this bass behind a car? Nope – it’s the brand-new, beaten-to-hell JB-62HA.
“When you're away from your main rig, it more than fills a void.”: Donner Hush X Pro review
This next-generation travel guitar packs a lot in, but isn't without its niggles
“An exceptionally accurate model of the original Prophet, with a clutch of incredibly useful enhancements”: GForce Prophet-5 review
Embellished by official backing from Sequential, GForce brings us the original soothsayer in software form. We look at the fortunes of the new Prophet
“It talks the talk and you listen when it does”: UDO Audio DMNO review
It's another two-synths-in-one offering from UDO, but this one has the Domino effect
“A fantastic-sounding instrument, with the concept of the supersaw placed at the very core of its makeup”: Native Instruments SuperStarSaw review
The legendary supersaw waveform gets the superstar treatment, through this new collaboration from Native Instruments
"A great chorus pedal that treads its own path: Beetronics Seabee Lite review
Beetronics's chorus pedal might have half the features of the full version, but it's still capable of delivering some seriously out-there modulation tones
“A refreshingly simple interface with excellent audio fidelity and some extremely handy features”: Solid State Logic SSL 1 review
Compact quality is the order of the day with this new straightforward desktop interface from audio giant Solid State Logic
"I feel like I’ve only scratched the surface of what is possible with this pedal": Hotone Freqlux review
An impressively versatile and modern take on pitch shifting
“We know you want it, but do you really (really) need it?”: Native Instruments Komplete 26 review
Fresh from InMusic buying Native Instruments – NiMusic anyone? – the Berlin company's mega bundle, Komplete, arrives with its yearly update, including more than a few new faces, and even a name tweak. But is it all just a bit too much?