The producer's guide to the Roland SH-4d By Leo Maymind published 20 July 23 Leo Maymind digs into a part-melodic, part-rhythmic desktop synth that defies categorisation
The ultimate guide to Arturia Pigments 4 By Leo Maymind published 13 June 23 Leo Maymind delves deep into the expansive world of Arturia’s latest Pigments upgrade
Blast from the past: Suzuki Omnichord By Leo Maymind published 11 April 23 As Suzuki celebrates its 70th anniversary with a new version of this curious instrument, we take a backwards glance at the history of the Omnichord
How to get more out of your Korg Drumlogue By Leo Maymind published 8 March 23 We give you a deeper insight into this latest, percussive addition to Korg's much-loved range
The producer's guide to Moog's Moogerfooger effects plugins By Leo Maymind published 17 January 23 Moog have recreated their classic Moogerfooger stompboxes in plugin form. Leo Maymind goes in-depth to unearth some tips and tricks
BoBeats on his favourite videos, DAWless jams and the life of a synthfluencer By Leo Maymind published 20 December 22 We kick off our Synthfluencers series by going behind the camera to meet one of music tech's most synthfluential content creators
We spent a day playing with Aphex Twin's new "sample-mashing" app, SampleBrain - here's what we thought By Leo Maymind published 8 December 22 What exactly does this thing do, and how usable is it in a studio setting or even a live context?
The producer's guide to Native Instruments Komplete 14 By Leo Maymind published 7 December 22 NI’s latest bundle brings a new version of Kontakt but also branches out beyond the company’s own product line. Leo Maymind unpacks what’s new
Akai MPC One review By Si Truss published 17 August 22 £739 $799 Akai’s MPC One was introduced back in 2020 and quickly made heads turn. How has it changed since its release?
Behringer Model D review By Leo Maymind last updated 3 May 22 $299 How has the synth that started Behringer’s remake conquest held up?
Behringer Pro-1 review By Leo Maymind published 21 April 22 €278 How does Behringer’s take on the iconic Sequential Circuits monosynth fare a few years after release? We dive in…
9 ways to get more out of your Roland JX-08 and JD-08 By Future Music, Leo Maymind published 4 April 22 Roland’s long-running Boutique range reimagines another pair of classics – the JD-800 and JX-8P. Leo Maymind asks what they offer 2022 users
10 ways to get more out of your Roland TR-6S By Leo Maymind, Future Music published 9 December 21 We give you a whirlwind tour of this slimmed-down TR-8S sibling, which offers a fair amount of charm in its own right
10 reasons why the Roland SP-404 MKII could be the portable sampler you need in your life By Future Music, Leo Maymind last updated 4 April 23 Has 404 day inspired you to investigate Roland's extra SPecial sampler? Here's why it's great
Roland SP-404 MKII review By Leo Maymind last updated 15 November 21 £440 Roland’s SP-404 is a modern cult classic that’s inspired a generation of beatmakers and performers. We take this update for a spin…
10 ways to get more out of your MPC hardware By Leo Maymind published 24 September 21 These tips and shortcuts will have you flying around your MPC, expert and novice alike
Jimmy Edgar: “I almost never used compression on my music up until my new album” By Leo Maymind published 18 February 21 The producer, DJ, and photographer tells us about his long history with recording, why he redlines in Ableton Live, and what’s motivated him in the time of Covid
The 10 best electronic music producers in the world right now, as voted for by you By Leo Maymind published 18 December 20 The finest DJs, producers and musicians of 2020
Kingdom: “I’m definitely anti gear lust; all of my favourite music was made with cheap hardware or FruityLoops" By Leo Maymind published 1 December 20 Ezra Rubin has worked with some of the most-talked about artists of the last five years, but he may have saved some of the choicest creative chunks for his own acclaimed work…
Pioneer DJ Toraiz Squid Sequencer review By Leo Maymind published 1 May 19 £549 $599 Pioneer enters the step sequencing world with a new take on an old idea
Clouds: "I felt for a time that I had reached the limits of what I could do with Ableton, even though obviously there are so many more things possible" By Leo Maymind published 13 February 19 Scottish duo on grappling with the right hardware and software-based live setups
Thomas Dolby: “I’m a problem solver. I treat problems as creative opportunities” By Leo Maymind published 26 September 18 A head firmly in Roland’s Cloud
Claude VonStroke: "I actually think I started out in the right way, which is don’t care about what other producers are doing, at all." By Leo Maymind published 23 July 18 Barclay Crenshaw talks favourite gear, workflow and upcoming EP
8 up-and-coming DJs you need to hear in 2018 By Leo Maymind published 16 May 18 Fine purveyors of the art of DJing
