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

Spruce up your chords and snazz up those scales with our simple but powerful techniques

It's one of the most widely used effects for producers, synthesists and guitarists alike, but how does it work?

One of the biggest learns when becoming a producer is just how you manage - and work with - real musicians.

What does mix bus compression do, how do you use it, and which compressor should you use?

Classic synthesizer plugins offer a great entry point for unusual and rare synth designs, and this Korg design is one of the rarest

Learn the guitar style of the most expressive and accomplished playing The Beatle would ever commit to tape

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.