Articles by: Ben Rogerson

I’m the Deputy Editor of MusicRadar, having worked on the site since its launch in 2007. 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, 24 of which I’ve also spent writing about music and the ever-changing technology used to make it.

Articles by: Ben Rogerson

Arturia’s FX Collection 4 lands with an all-new Leslie speaker plugin and emulations of Korg and Lexicon classics

By Ben Rogerson published 1 June 23

Now could be the time to reboot your effects rack

Propellerhead’s ReBirth is reborn as a hands-on hardware synth, and it’s all thanks to Look Mum No Computer

By Ben Rogerson published 1 June 23

The master of MIDI controllers gets his teeth into a 25-year-old Roland-cloning classic

SSL’s UF1 promises to “set a new standard for single fader DAW controllers”

By Ben Rogerson published 31 May 23

In fact, it can control up to three DAWs simultaneously

Akai issues a red alert as it launches the MPC One+, but it might not have all the upgrades you were hoping for

By Ben Rogerson published 31 May 23

Increased storage, but the same amount of RAM as its predecessor, and still no built-in battery

Behringer launches the Moog-esque Edge and Spice synths and hits back at “all the critics who claim that we’re driven by profit”

By Ben Rogerson published 31 May 23

New instruments appear to be inspired by the DFAM and Subharmonicon

Klevgrand’s Richter is a ‘tectonic’, super-heavy compressor plugin that the company thinks is off the scale

By Ben Rogerson published 30 May 23

Unconventional but apparently intuitive plugin promises to set off a sonic earthquake

The Jura’s out: Air Music releases new plugin emulation of Roland’s Juno-60 synth

By Ben Rogerson published 30 May 23

It looks like it’s from 1982, but you can also switch to a more modern interface

The RX1200 plugin could be the closest you’ll get to having an E-MU SP-1200 sampler inside your DAW

By Ben Rogerson published 30 May 23

The lo-fi legend returns in a simplified and apparently improved format

Prince's While My Guitar Gently Weeps solo wasn't his only great performance at the 2004 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony

By Ben Rogerson published 27 May 23

The star had earlier played a medley of some of his greatest hits

People are going crazy for Nopia, the MIDI chord generator prototype that’s racked up 2.6m video views in 8 days

By Ben Rogerson published 26 May 23

They’re definitely going to have to build it now, aren’t they?

Dua Lipa’s Barbie single Dance The Night lands with production from Mark Ronson: “This Ken helped make a whole soundtrack,” he says

By Ben Rogerson published 26 May 23

Tame Impala, Lizzo, Nicki Minaj, PinkPantheress and Haim will also appear

Steinberg’s Dorico 5 improves the music notation software’s playback and note input features, and the free desktop and iPad versions have been updated, too

By Ben Rogerson published 25 May 23

What’s the score with the version 5 update? Let’s find out

Tina Turner dies, aged 83: stars pay tribute to rock and R&B legend

By Ben Rogerson published 24 May 23

Iconic singer found fame with Ike Turner but went on to become an even bigger solo star

RØDE says that the PodMic USB is its “most versatile mic ever”

By Ben Rogerson published 24 May 23

Could this really be ‘the only mic you’ll ever need’?

Here’s how the synth bass sound for Michael Jackson’s PYT was programmed on an ARP 2600

By Ben Rogerson published 24 May 23

Anthony Marinelli reveals the patching secrets behind the Thriller-era single's funky bottom end

Apple Logic Pro for iPad review

By Ben Rogerson published 23 May 23

£5/49 (month/year)
€5/49 (month/year)
$5/49 (month/year)

Does the iPad now have the 'pro' multitouch DAW that it deserves?

Are Arturia’s new mk3 KeyLab MIDI controllers as ‘Essential’ as their name suggests?

By Ben Rogerson published 23 May 23

Mid-range keyboards get new features and an upgraded workflow

Celebrate Bob Moog’s birthday by playing a free online Minimoog stuffed with classic presets from songs by Phil Collins, Beastie Boys, Radiohead, Air, Kate Bush, Wings and more

By Ben Rogerson published 23 May 23

Free synth is part of the Minimoog Factory, a new Moog Music ‘virtual experience’ that draws inspiration from ‘90s video game and web design

Push 3 takes Ableton Live standalone: DAW can now be used with or without a computer

By Ben Rogerson published 23 May 23

A controller-only version has also been announced

A startled Taylor Swift is forced to cancel plans to perform with her rain-damaged piano during an Eras tour show as it starts playing notes on its own

By Ben Rogerson published 22 May 23

“I didn’t know how any of the instruments were working last night,” says the star, as she confirms that heavy rain has “literally broken my keyboard”

Vulfpeck’s Jack Stratton serves up 90 seconds of serious harpejji funk on his new Vulfmon single

By Ben Rogerson published 22 May 23

This is what happens when you pair the Stevie Wonder-favoured electronic string instrument with the Vulf Compressor plugin

Mackie’s DLZ Creator is an all-in-one podcast mixer that makes things easy for beginners but can also be configured for pros

By Ben Rogerson published 19 May 23

A one-stop podcasting and streaming box that can run in multiple modes

Cherry Audio goes back to the pre-synth age as it releases Novachord and Solovox plugins

By Ben Rogerson published 17 May 23

New bundle is both history lesson and quirky duo of instruments

Pianoteq comes to iOS, and if you own the desktop version, you’ll get it for free

By Ben Rogerson published 17 May 23

The acclaimed physical modelling keyboard instrument goes mobile

Can you really play lounge piano using just two chords?

By Ben Rogerson published 17 May 23

This YouTuber reckons that C6 and Ddim are all you need for your next cocktail party

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