How Terry Date, a killer riff and a videogame helped bring BMTH's major label debut into focus with a track that officially opened a new chapter – and the pit – for the Sheffield metal frontiersmen
"If we’d got it wrong, it would’ve been very schmaltzy"
“No one starts an album like that anymore!” says Carlile
"With Brat, Charli had put so much thought into it before we even got in the studio," he says
“At first I couldn’t get a note out of it,” he said
The Man in Black comes under our spotlight as we break down his take on the creative process
From trending on TikTok to sparking a retro renaissance, South Arcade explain why they want to wind the clock back to 2005
PWM’s Mantis reunites a classic synth design with its legendary designer and gives it a contemporary twist
A very cool and compact MIDI controller that could well become your best desktop friend
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Gibson, Fender, Epiphone, Gretsch and more
As many beats and blips as you need, and as much sound-design depth as you dare to dive into
Meet the tiny piano that's making a big noises on Kickstarter
iZotope spin Exponential Audio tech into a top end reverb – it's great, but you'll want to try to get it at a sale price
Want the power and playability of Strata but don’t have the room to manoeuvre? The join the Club
Another of UA's amp modelling pedals gets the plugin treatment - and this time it's the company's take on the 1955 Fender 5E3 Tweed Deluxe
Yamaha is the undisputed king of digital pianos, and the Clavinova range is the jewel in their crown
Offline MIDI editing makes Ableton’s iPhone and iPad app more of a must-have iOS companion for Live users
A new digital piano that’s ultra-compact, simple, sounds great, and comes at an affordable price? Yes, but what's the catch?
How Terry Date, a killer riff and a videogame helped bring BMTH's major label debut into focus with a track that officially opened a new chapter – and the pit – for the Sheffield metal frontiersmen
Heavenly 12-string chime, Martin dreadnought clout and serious change from a grand? We’re listening...
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Gibson, Fender, Epiphone, Gretsch and more
Forget synth emulation pedals, Gamechanger describes this mechanically powered stompbox as “the sound of a spinning brushed DC motor, pushed to the edge and tamed with precision control”
He says he gets DMs from fans complaining about the current band
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One of the best low-wattage high-gain amps around just got an upgrade while the Archon Classic offers hot-rodded vintage tone
Mansoor's arch-top Superstrat has never looked so good, and while it might be designed for crushing downtuned riffs but that five-way switching yields a lot of tones from the signature MM1 humbucker pairing
Tackle the expressive phrasing and minor pentatonic tricks of one of rock's finest guitarists, David Gilmour
Massively expand your musical vocabulary and songwriting options with these beautiful acoustic guitar chords
We take a look at two different products that can help you get your frets gleaming and your guitar back to its best for smoother bends and clearer vibrato
Key techniques guitar players can learn from the Led Zeppelin legend
Chord hieroglyphics can take several forms. We unravel the mysteries of one of the most symbolic and common examples
My pick of the best online guitar courses will get your playing up to speed from the comfort of your own home, whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player
A string change is the ideal opportunity to get your 'board back to its best
Level up your music-making with these simple but effective tricks that can be easily used by those with zero knowledge of music theory
How playing mono synths differs from standard keyboards
This free mono synth plugin is creative, chaotic and fun to use. It’s time to go West (Coast)
We take a look at two different products that can help you get your frets gleaming and your guitar back to its best for smoother bends and clearer vibrato
It’s true, sometimes working relentlessly on perfecting a song or track that you’re just not feeling can do more harm than good
Putting together the elements you need to craft a beat that just won't let up
Key techniques guitar players can learn from the Led Zeppelin legend
In today's world of music production, pretty much everything you can dream of will have a virtual counterpart. Let's explore
Chord hieroglyphics can take several forms. We unravel the mysteries of one of the most symbolic and common examples
Forget flowers, chocolates or champagne – give your loved one a free vintage compressor plugin instead! Better still, just get it for yourself…
It’s easy to get precious about the true meaning of our creative endeavours, but how much authority do songwriters really have to own the definitive reading of their work?
It’s easy to carry on fiddling with our tracks, but as Richard D. James knows all too well, that urge to keep going can prove a problem
Sometimes imposing rules can force us out of our creative comfort zones. It's a tactic David Bowie used to birth some of his most celebrated songs.
Building an extension to a chord doesn’t require planning permission, but it might require a degree of design. We add 9ths to our extension palette
Don't know where to begin with buying and using studio monitor speakers? Listen up
If your chord progressions sound a little clunky, try approaching your harmony in an inverse way.
My guide to hooking up your audio interface to a laptop or computer, step-by-step
From bossanovas to Carole King and even James Bond villains, the major seventh can completely change your song’s mood.
PWM’s Mantis reunites a classic synth design with its legendary designer and gives it a contemporary twist
A very cool and compact MIDI controller that could well become your best desktop friend
Heavenly 12-string chime, Martin dreadnought clout and serious change from a grand? We’re listening...
As many beats and blips as you need, and as much sound-design depth as you dare to dive into
iZotope spin Exponential Audio tech into a top end reverb – it's great, but you'll want to try to get it at a sale price
Yamaha is the undisputed king of digital pianos, and the Clavinova range is the jewel in their crown
A new digital piano that’s ultra-compact, simple, sounds great, and comes at an affordable price? Yes, but what's the catch?
This unique synth built around ‘organismic’ principles is so much fun, you just might want to buy two
