Latest articles by Si Truss
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
Sonicware Deconstruct Minimal is a hardware groovebox designed for ‘hypnotic minimal grooves’
The battery-powered beat machine features sampled drums, a loop player and 303-inspired bass synth
“An ‘instrument’ rather than a ‘synth’”: Ziggy is a desktop Buchla available for (just) under $1000
Complex oscillators and audio-rate modulation meets digital mod routing and effects in Buchla’s surprisingly approachable new monosynth
What is Superbooth 2026?: Everything you need to know about the Berlin music tech show
Europe's most exciting synth showcase is upon us. When is it, what new gear is getting announced and how do you get tickets?
iZotope upgrades RX with a film-focused stem separation module and improved machine learning
RX 12 also promises an improved workflow and a smoother interface
Plinky 12 is an expressive synth with swappable faceplates for “different kinds of musical thinking”
Making Sound Machines’ new instrument is available in three different configurations named Blocks, Chords and Toadstep
Cre8audio Programm is a CV and MIDI sequencer that blends playability and algorithmic generation
The 12 track sequencer can be used as a desktop device or Eurorack module
5 production tips we learned from watching house producer Hammer create a track from scratch
Watch the Bicep collaborator build a raw, analogue house track in the studio
"Record everything all the time – and keep it all": 8 pro techno producers explain how they create their tracks
We delve into our In The Studio archive to compile the techno secrets behind releases on esteemed labels including Drumcode, Cocoon, Dekmantel, Second State and more
Best drum machines 2026: Top beat boxes for all budgets and skill levels
Our tried-and-tested pick of the best on the market - whether you're creating vintage electronic beats to cutting-edge grooves or mix-cutting loops
Want to finally finish that track? Here’s how to escape the 4-bar loop trap and actually make some music
Transform your unfinished projects into release-ready records with our proven creative hacks
Akai MPC Sample review
The MPC range gains a fun, affordable sketchpad with a fair few tricks up its sleeve
