Latest articles by Jon Musgrave
Fantastic (free) plugins and how to use them: The Wave Warden Odin 2
Hybrid synths offer a wealth of synthesis options and this one is absolutely free. What are you waiting for?
"An honest pair of compact, affordable monitors that are easy to set up": KRK Systems Kreate 5 review
KRK have a new affordable monitor range designed to help you create
“A good all round headphone suited to recording, mixing and mastering”: Adam Audio H200 Headphones review
Adam Audio has properly entered the headphone market, and the new team has made a strong start
“A highly flexible yet portable unit that is easy to use but can also be configured to taste”: Zoom H6 Essential review
Compact location recorders with six inputs are a rarity. Let’s see what this latest Zoom design has to offer
“Ribbon tweeters are sometimes criticised for their limited vertical dispersion, here this is not noticeable unless you are sitting very close”: Adam Audio D3V Monitor
If you want quality monitoring but space is limited, Adam Audio’s latest monitors could be the answer
Fantastic (free) plugins and how to use them: TDR Nova
If regular EQ and compression aren’t delivering, then dynamic EQ might be the answer – and we have the perfect free plugin
Our resident platinum award-winning mixer and producer shares 10 of his go-to plugins
Our picks of the modern virtual tools that will transform any self-sustaining producer’s workflow
Here's how to compress your mix bus for sonic punch
What does mix bus compression do, how do you use it, and which compressor should you use?
6 of the quirkiest producers who pushed recorded music further than ever before
They might have operated in idiosyncratic ways, but the particular approaches of these producers have left a footprint on the music landscape
Fantastic (free) plugins and how to use them: Full Bucket FB-3300
Classic synthesizer plugins offer a great entry point for unusual and rare synth designs, and this Korg design is one of the rarest
“Delivers streamlined DAW integration with an excellent hammer action keyboard”: Arturia Keylab 88 Mk3 review
Can this latest piano action controller keyboard justify its hefty price tag? Let’s find out
“A well spec’d device that bridges the gap between a basic stereo field recorder and a more advanced multitrack device”: Zoom H4 Essential review
If you’ve outgrown your stereo field recorder, this could be just the upgrade you’re after
“An ideal tool for capturing ideas on the move”: Zoom R4 MultiTrak review
If you like recording your ideas on the move, Zoom could have just the device you’re after
“A clear winner on portability and ease of use”: Zoom H1 Essential review
Zoom’s H1 Essential aims to be the most compact and affordable field recorder available
Fantastic (free) plugins and how to use them: Newfangled Audio Pendulate
This free mono synth plugin is creative, chaotic and fun to use. It’s time to go West (Coast)
“It’s tougher and faster than ever”: Jump aboard the modern hardgroove train and learn to build a club-ready beat
Putting together the elements you need to craft a beat that just won't let up
"An excellent stomp box compressor that’s equally at home across a stereo mix": Polyend Press review
Combining a stomp box compressor and stereo mix compressor in one unit may seem slightly odd, but that’s exactly what this latest design does
"Light enough to mount with a camera and small enough to stick in your pocket”: Zoom H1 XLR review
Like the idea of a compact stereo recorder but don’t want the integrated mics? Then this could be for you
“A well-made and affordable headphone that is light, comfortable and a reliable choice for studio recording”: Tascam TH-11 review
Choosing studio headphones can be a confusing process. We size up this latest budget design
How to make 8-bit video game sounds in your DAW with a free synth
It's relatively easy to brew some authentic Nintendo console-esque sounds with modern software. Here's how to rustle up some chiptune seasoning
How to get this classic Sega-inspired synth for free and use it to create next-level chiptune sounds
The perfect tool for making classic chiptune effects and sonics
Why does the retro video game-inspired chiptune genre remain such a popular genre?
It's a genre that leans heavy on nostalgia, melding melody, harmony and lo-fi sounds
Fantastic (free) plugins and how to use them: Supermassive
Go large, as we explore the varied capabilities of ValhallaDSP's must-have delay-and-reverb plugin
