Ben Rogerson

Ben Rogerson

I’m the Group Content Manager for MusicRadar, specialising in all things tech. I previously spent eight years working on our sister magazine, Computer Music. I’ve been playing the piano, gigging in bands and failing to finish tracks at home for more than 30 years, 20 of which I’ve also spent writing about music technology. 

Articles by: Ben Rogerson

Turntable

It’s official: vinyl is now bigger than PlayStation (sort of)

By Ben Rogerson published

Sales continue to rise, but the cassette revival seems to have been overstated

Ramsey Lewis

Ramsey Lewis, the jazz pianist who hit the pop charts, has died, aged 87

By Ben Rogerson published

His trio had hits with The In Crowd, Hang On Sloopy and Wade in the Water

Alexander O'Neal

“Maybe we’ll get to hear some of that stuff”: Alexander O’Neal discusses unreleased Prince recordings featuring his vocals

By Ben Rogerson published

“He was like nothing I’d seen before. He could do it all. Song after song after song”

M-Audio M-Game audio interfaces

The game is afoot for M-Audio, as it unveils new console-friendly audio interfaces for streaming and content creation

By Ben Rogerson published

M-Game range includes dual USB model with RGB lighting, and more affordable Solo box

Armin van Buuren

Armin Van Buuren's new track, Computers Take Over The World, features vocals generated by his MacBook’s voice assistant

By Ben Rogerson published

Dutch trance legend reflects on the idea that technology could soon make him redundant

Native Instruments Absynth 5

Native Instruments explains why it’s stopped selling Absynth: “we are not able to provide the synth with the attention it needs”

By Ben Rogerson published

Creator Brian Clevinger has said he’s “disappointed” by the decision

Extralife Instruments ER-99

Get a free 909-style drum machine in your web browser

By Ben Rogerson last updated

Roland’s second most famous drum machine is emulated online

Teenage Engineering Yuri Suzuki

Teenage Engineering is teasing a new collaboration with sound artist Yuri Suzuki

By Ben Rogerson published

Suzuki previously co-created Roland’s free online studio

Moog Minimoog Model D Mac

Moog finally has a Minimoog plugin for your desktop DAW, but only if you’re on the Mac

By Ben Rogerson published

It’s free if you already own the Model D iOS app

Native Instruments Absynth 5

Native Instruments drops Absynth from its product line: “I’m very disappointed - that’s a big understatement,” says creator

By Ben Rogerson published

After 22 years, this could be the end for the classic soft synth

Casio Privia PX-S7000

Casio’s new premium Privia digital pianos are designed to look and sound great from any angle

By Ben Rogerson published

And that ‘harmonious mustard’ colour scheme is hot stuff

Modal Electronics Filton

Modal Electronics tests the Eurorack waters with Filton, a Moog-style dual analogue ladder filter

By Ben Rogerson published

New 20HP module is a Kickstarter exclusive

iZotope Ozone 10

iZotope launches RX10 and Ozone 10, promising cutting-edge audio repair and mastering technologies

By Ben Rogerson published

Flagship software said to be more intelligent and more intuitive

Universal Audio Volt 476p

Universal Audio powers up its Volt audio interface range with new 4-channel models

By Ben Rogerson published

Volt 476p and Volt 4 give you more I/O to play with

Dusty Devices Phaser-DDL

Phaser-DDL emulates the Ensoniq DP/4 to put that classic ‘90s Daft Punk phaser sound in a plugin

By Ben Rogerson published

Dusty Devices promises instant French touch vibes

Industry Season 2

Nathan Micay on his standout electronic score for Industry season 2: “There’s a lot of faster synth arpeggios, if that’s even possible, and a lot more bold sound choices”

By Ben Rogerson published

The new score will be released on streaming services and vinyl soon

Modalics Beat Scholar

Meet Beat Scholar, the new ‘rhythmic pizza plugin’ that wants a slice of the drum machine pie

By Ben Rogerson published

Modalics is offering you a deep-pan programming experience

Twisted Electrons MEGAfm MKII

History repeats itself as Twisted Electrons’ MEGAfm MKII synth delivers the sound of second-gen Sega Mega Drive

By Ben Rogerson published

That difficult second ‘90s video game-inspired synth

Sixth Sample Cramit

Who down with OTT? Sixth Sample’s free Cramit plugin puts extreme multiband compression and distortion into everyone’s DAW

By Ben Rogerson published

Big compression at no cost

Britney Spears

Britney Spears took “complete control” when recording her vocals for Elton John collaboration Hold Me Closer, says producer Andrew Watt

By Ben Rogerson published

“She’s unbelievable at layering her voice and doubling”

Audio-Technica AT2020USB-X

Audio-Technica’s AT2020USB-X makes the popular USB microphone even better

By Ben Rogerson published

Now with 24-bit/96kHz resolution and USB-C connectivity

Olivia Rodrigo and Billy Joel

Billy Joel invites Olivia Rodrigo on stage to perform Deja Vu and Uptown Girl

By Ben Rogerson published

Scenes from Madison Square Garden

Behringer Solina String Ensemble

Behringer’s Solina String Ensemble is ready for release, and it’s got a Small Stone phaser for company

By Ben Rogerson published

The classic ‘70s orchestral machine has been revised and reborn

Janet Jackson

Microsoft reveals that Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation video had the power to crash Windows XP laptops

By Ben Rogerson published

1989 single hit certain hard drives where it hurt

Spectral OCS-45

OCS-45 is a “perfectly imperfect” cassette tape emulation plugin

By Ben Rogerson published

Take a spin on the ferric reel

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