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Dump your DIN cables, there's a whole new musical instrument digital interface just around the corner
Dump your DIN cables, there's a whole new musical instrument digital interface just around the corner
The mysterious and little-understood powers of their OP-Z know no bounds
This performance groovebox is a powerful and complex beast. Let’s explore some of its top capabilities
Love FM but don't need yet another DX7? iceWorks latest is the portable synth for you
Your vocals deserve to shine. That’s why we’re guiding you through the best vocal mics available today from Shure, AKG, Rode, Aston, Telefunken, Neumann and more
If you’re the type of guitar player who likes to regularly change their sound, then you need the best modelling amps
Our pick of FRFR speakers for amplifying your Helix, Kemper, Quad Quartex and more
In our Beat Building series, we teach you how to craft drum patterns in a variety of genres and styles. Next up, it's electro
Producer Greg Kurstin also joined in the fun
A new service can cut master-quality vinyl faster than ever with runs as low as a single disc
Pentatonic lead, chord tones, legato licks and fast picking with tab and audio
They're not as scary as they sound, and are an incredibly useful writing tool
There's no limit to the ways in which you can distort your signals. Here's the why and how
The basic nuts and bolts of music from a piano roll perspective
Learn these golden rules and you’ll be all set to start harmonising in your DAW
How to create truly versatile pad sounds
James Brown, Michael Jackson, Nile Rodgers and John Frusciante's grooves to get down on
De-essing can be a tricky thing to get right. Maybe this new plugin from SSL can help you crack it
Epiphone's new minuscule single-cut is exactly what budding rockstars need to get started
In the market for powerful, punchy drums without the long-winded faff of fine-tuning your life away? Handy Drums might just rock your world…
Akai’s standalone MPC Live becomes a full-blown keyboard workstation. Let's see how well it scales up
A ferocious fuzz with seriously versatile teeth
This 8-bit-inspired synth and sequencer proves a handy companion on epic sound design journeys
A dual pedal designed for electro acoustic guitarists, but worthy of wider appeal
Can Roland’s Aira Compact range pack the same punch as their larger siblings?