One thing that Fortus will learn from this GNR tour is that the desert heat can do crazy things to your electric guitar
The massive metallers were joined by Opeth’s Fredrik Åkesson and the Eric Ericson Chamber Choir for a rousing Queen homage
Lever explains the two reverbs that became essential for the Sleep Token sound and what’s wrong with the band’s latest
The Wall Street shoot for Sleep Now in the Fire ended up making history as RATM descended on the New York Stock Exchange
The album Nothing's Shocking was the antidote to hair metal
The legendary producer of music from The Beastie Boys to Slipknot to Adele to everyone in between just went off at a tangent…
Illugen is a desktop app that Waves says can "generate sounds that have never existed"
Our hand-picked laptop choices for DJs, all perfect for Serato, rekordbox, Traktor, Ableton, Virtual DJ and more
The Analog Lab-powered keyboard gets an expanded weighted, hammer action counterpart
Jim Root says he wants to make a “raw” album
The rodents were subjected to I Miss You in compressed and uncompressed form. Here’s what happened…
“Selling and facilitating advanced AI and cloud services to a government engaged in systematic ethnic cleansing is not ‘business as usual'", Eno writes
One of the greatest softsynths of all time hits v2 – is this still the one to beat?
"With PolyMAX, you are harnessing a massively influential period in synth history - the polysynth era when Prophets, Oberheims, and Jupiters ruled the world"
From full production bundles to amp modellers, DJ software, and so much more, here are the best Memorial Day plugin deals I can find
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Gibson, Fender, Alesis, Casio and more
Kemper revamps its entire Profiler product range with an upgraded processor, adding 7 additional effects blocks, 8-channel USB audio support, improved looper and faster responsiveness
One thing that Fortus will learn from this GNR tour is that the desert heat can do crazy things to your electric guitar
The name HBJ-45E SBK does not drip off the tongue but with that old-school aesthetic, a solid Sitka soundboard, it's could become a household name for beginner players
Here's what you need on board and where they all sit best for maximum effect
He scored a number one hit when he was still a teenager, played with Johnny and Edgar Winter, Steely Dan, KISS, and more. He wrote Hulk Hogan's anthem. Derringer's life was extraordinary
Ives’ playing on the Seattle indie-rocker’s audacious new album, The Scholars, is a masterclass in tone and melody, and maybe also how stylistic slipperiness is key to holding our attention
A double-sided mini-bow with an integrated pick in its design, the Pickaso Guitar Bow opens up a new world for exploring guitar
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
Learn the guitar style of the most expressive and accomplished playing The Beatle would ever commit to tape
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
Here's what you need on board and where they all sit best for maximum effect
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…
One of the greatest softsynths of all time hits v2 – is this still the one to beat?
Affordable dynamic microphone bringing professional sound from a top-tier brand
Another value-for-money, thoroughly modern metal machine from Cort, but with a finish that has divided opinion
And it will do it for free… if you're quick
Shure’s latest is an evolution, if not a revolution, in premium podcasting mics
Classy condenser with top-shelf tricks but a bargain price tag
Fender’s workhorse-series P-Bass gets some performance-enhancing additions, as well as a tone control that works in passive mode
Gretsch makes a few tweaks to the G5230T to bring us a variation with more than a little sparkle
This workhorse amplifier has had a rethink, improving specs whilst maintaining the affordable price point that Alesis is known for
We get hands-on with Epiphone’s ode to one of the most coveted Gibson guitars of all time
