Latest articles by Si Truss
Vermona drumDING is a hybrid drum machine designed to sample itself – and it’s available to pre-order now
drumDING combines a single analogue drum voice with flexible internal sampling and sequencing – and it’s available to pre-order now
“Its commitment to the bit is worth celebrating”: AlphaTheta DJM-V5 review
AlphaTheta’s mixer is a smaller, cheaper take on the flagship DJM-V10 – but it’s also a lot more than that
“It's a strange song – you wouldn't write it down as an idea": How Hot Chip made Ready For The Floor
As they reissue breakthrough albums The Warning, Made In The Dark and One Life Stand, we sit down with the UK band to break down the making of Ready For The Floor
Best budget audio interfaces 2026: Cheap USB interfaces for home recording, streaming, podcasting, and more
I’ve tested more than 20 options to bring you my expert pick of the best affordable audio interfaces for great quality recording on a budget
Best DJ controllers 2026: killer controllers from Pioneer DJ, Rane and more, tested
These DJ controllers are the best in the biz, whether you’re a beginner or a mix master
Korg’s DIY NTS-4 looks like the budget-friendly desktop mixer we always wanted the Volca Mix to be
The latest Nu:Tekt device has six mixer channels, internal and external effects routing, USB-C audio and Eurorack compatibility
AlphaTheta's XDJ-AN aims to provide “a natural transition from home DJing to club environments”
The XDJ-AN is a self-contained two-channel setup that lets users access tracks via cloud storage, Apple Music, Tidal and more
Best budget studio monitors 2026: Make your mixes sing with these wallet-friendly home studio speakers
The best cheap studio monitors for home recording, with my hand-picked and affordable options from Adam, IK Multimedia, M-Audio, PreSonus and more
AlphaTheta’s CDJ-1500X is a WiFi equipped DJ player that lets your audience vote on track requests
The brand’s latest multiplayer distills the essence of the flagship CDJ-3000X into a smaller, more affordable package
Arturia’s new Ocean-inspired reverb will turn your sounds “into a living sonic current”
Rev Ocean brings shoegaze-friendly modulated reverbs to your DAW
"I collect instruments I can't play": Ital Tek on creating ‘sonic worlds’ and new album Mind Abandon
Watch the Planet Mu mainstay breakdown album highlight A Hidden Path in his Oxford studio
“The most powerful MPC we have built at these prices": Akai’s MPC One and MPC Key 37 get G2 upgrades
The affordable MPC One and its keyboard counterpart get upgraded CPUs and more storage, but no MPCe pads
Cherry Audio emulates the Ensoniq ESQ-1 for its 40th birthday
The officially licensed plugin ups the polyphony, enhances the sequencer and adds a comprehensive effects section
How to beat writer's block: 11 tips to help you finish that track today
No more staring at a blank screen or endlessly auditioning loops. Here’s how to make that track idea a final, finished reality
Arturia Memory V “resurrects the analogue majesty of the Memorymoog with breathtaking authenticity”
Moog’s ‘80s poly gets emulated with modern enhancements including a multi-track arpeggiator and new modulators
Best beginner DJ controllers 2026: Top picks for budding mix masters
The best DJ controllers for beginners that money can buy, from portable pocket-friendly practice controllers to full-featured standalones
Stochastic sequences to a ‘render farm’ of drums: 8 great Eurorack releases from Superbooth 2026
We wade through a sea of new modules to pick a few highlights from the Berlin synth show
Superbooth 2026: all the latest synth news from Berlin - LIVE!
Knob tweakers, assemble! Europe's most exciting synth showcase is upon us
5 things we learned in the studio with O'Flynn
Watch the Bonobo and Barry Can't Swim collaborator build a track from scratch and break down his new single, Sekete
Teenage Engineering’s EP-136 Sidekick is part mixer, part effects unit – and surprisingly affordable
The latest addition to the EP range could be the ideal accompaniment to a compact hardware setup
Best DAWs 2026: The best digital audio workstations for PC and Mac
My expert pick of music production software packages for every budget and application - tested and rated
Polyend Drums is a hybrid analogue-digital drum machine "built for immediacy, depth and performance"
Drums is a hybrid analogue-digital drum machine "built for immediacy, depth and performance"
1010music Blackbox 2 adds a better screen, onboard battery and USB audio streaming
Revamped Blackbox boasts better controls and new features resulting in a “more elegant” workflow
