“Experience the gear that created their unmistakable sound”: Motorhead exhibition set to open with interactive element
You can play Lemmy’s bass through his Marshall stack
Artists
“Experience the gear that created their unmistakable sound”: Motorhead exhibition set to open with interactive element
You can play Lemmy’s bass through his Marshall stack
“Please don’t be offended”: Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker says no more autographs
He cites “security” concerns and the rise of “aggressive autograph hounds”
One of Axl Rose's signature moves was almost cut from the Sweet Child O' Mine video
"Suddenly you go, ‘I missed something here – put it back!’” says director Nigel Dick
“I believe she was in love with Paul first”: Hunter Davies still has a few Beatles secrets up his sleeve
Author wrote only authorised biography of the band in late 1960s
“There was a palpable tension”: Oasis doc directors on how they captured first rehearsal for 16 years
Tension only started melting at the gigs, they say
Is Cliff Richard cool now? Peter Pan of Pop follows Devil Woman's GTA VI splash with Harry Styles cover
“My tribute to fabulous artists who had recorded wonderful tracks that achieved the number one position"
“Ozzy said, ‘You still got that guy George in your band? He’s crazier than I am!’”
“I told him, ‘If you hit me, you’re probably gonna knock me out. But if I get up, you better run’”
Music Tech
Serato 5.0 introduces open streaming and ‘Lucid Beatgrids’ that can adapt to BPM changes
The DJ software revamps its beatgrid technology and adds the ability to stream music from multiple platforms at once
Soundcraft's Signature Plus mixers pack Lexicon effects and dbx compression into an analogue console from $799
The four-strong range spans 12 to 32 channels, with Ghost mic preamps, a 4x4 USB-C interface and the same feature set across every model
Outbox 8 can add multiple audio and CV outputs to your favourite Elektron groovebox – or any other class-compliant hardware
Elektron’s new breakout box can route USB audio and convert MIDI to CV
Suno has rebuilt its AI music models from scratch with licensed music
Alongside the release of its industry-backed V6 models, the AI music platform has announced the development of tools that will let users create with and remix music from participating artists
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
Guitars
“Experience the gear that created their unmistakable sound”: Motorhead exhibition set to open with interactive element
You can play Lemmy’s bass through his Marshall stack
"It’s hard to deny it’s impressive what Positive Grid has packed into this tiny floor unit, but it can feel a little overstuffed at times": Positive Grid Spark Pedal review
The Spark gets a pedalboard makeover, putting the power of the smart practice amp at your feet
The best value guitars in the world just got even cheaper thanks to up to 60% off Harley Benton in the Thomann Guitar Days sale
Time to save big on guitar gear with this epic sale over at Thomann that includes brands like PRS, Fender, Martin, and more
Positive Grid brings its smart amp experience to your ‘board with the Spark Pedal
You've tried the desktop amp, taken it to the street with the Spark Edge, now Positive Grid has come for your pedalboard with a smart stompbox with looper, HD Tone creation and more
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
Guitar Lessons & Tutorials
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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
"It’s hard to deny it’s impressive what Positive Grid has packed into this tiny floor unit, but it can feel a little overstuffed at times": Positive Grid Spark Pedal review
The Spark gets a pedalboard makeover, putting the power of the smart practice amp at your feet
“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
