Latest articles by Andy Jones
“$199 for a synth that retreads the well-worn VA path is a big ask”: Universal Audio Anthem review
This new softsynth makes UA's Spark subscription even more tempting, but is it worth its high asking price as a standalone purchase?
"This really is the ultimate sound design tool": 6 of the most creative plugin synths for sound design
Everything from plants that grow sonic tentacles to synths that create sounds in both time and space
“Learning how to mix is almost as important as hitting on your original musical idea”: New to the mixing process? Start here
Don't let a brilliant song be swallowed up in a bad mix by following our guide to the central principles of the process
Don't know where to start with virtual instruments? We're here to help
Because there's never been a better, easier, more affordable time to make great music on your computer
“It will drag out your inner Brian Eno with frightening ease”: Soundtoys SpaceBlender review
And it will do it for free… if you're quick
New to making tracks? Start here
Want to make a track from scratch but don't know where to begin? We'll show you
“It shows enough promise to become the controller to rule them all”: Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control review
A very cool and compact MIDI controller that could well become your best desktop friend
“Do you dare to ditch those ‘normal’ beats in favour of hands-on tweaking and extreme sounds? Of course, you do”: Sonicware CyDrums review
As many beats and blips as you need, and as much sound-design depth as you dare to dive into
Best MIDI keyboards for beginners: Entry-level controllers for those starting out in music production
Get producing your own music with my pick of the best MIDI controller keyboards for beginner musicians
“It will get on with the job, with or without your involvement”: Waves Curves Equator review
This dynamic EQ will improve your tracks and entire mixes, and doesn’t cost much – what else do you want?
“It’s a mighty emulation of an emulation of an emulation”: GForce Novation Bass Station review
Fancy some 16-voice 303 acid lines? Of course you do
UA is giving away its 1176 plugin as a Valentine's gift – here's how to get it and use it!
Forget flowers, chocolates or champagne – give your loved one a free vintage compressor plugin instead! Better still, just get it for yourself…
We tested the best and worst AI love song generators for the 'perfect gift' this Valentine's day
Get AI to create a special song for your loved one. Who said romance is dead?
"An enormous amount of fun with a side helping of inspiration": Kiviak Instruments WoFi review
Start saving for some instant sonic mayhem…
Charli XCX producer reveals a possible about-face in the direction of the multi-Grammy winner
Post-Brat, anti-Brat, Brat-sat-on-the mat… Whatever Charli's new image and direction is, it ain't going to be Brat, ok?
A new scientific study confirms what we all knew: that music was much better back in the day
New scientific research confirms what we all knew: that music was much better 'back in the day'
New set of chance composing cards could be the 2025 update to Brian Eno's Oblique Strategies
Pick a card, any card, create a tune, any tune…
Mike Dean tells streamers to switch off auto levelling and hear the music as it was meant to be heard
He has a point, but you might get a rather 'bumpy' listening experience…
Best cheap MIDI keyboards 2025: Inexpensive MIDI controllers starting at just £39/$49
Start making music for less with our selection of affordable MIDI keyboards from Arturia, Akai, Nektar, Novation, and more
A producer recreates the Human League's Don't You Want Me using the original synths
He nails it, but ultimately proves how cushy we've got it as music producers today
Clive Langer on why he turned down Madonna, blew it with Grohl, but got majestic with Bowie
He said no to 'her Madge', but recording Bowie and Jagger more than made up for it
Behringer's new Chorus Symphony is a clone of pedal made famous by The Police, Joe Satriani and Nirvana
We might be in the middle of winter, but it's already time for the sound of Summers, apparently
“If you're listening to amazing gear through terrible monitors, you've wasted your cash”: Why monitors are the most important part of your studio
Don't know where to begin with buying and using studio monitor speakers? Listen up
