
Simon Arblaster
I take care of the reviews on MusicRadar and Future Music magazine, though can sometimes be spotted in front of a camera talking little sense in the presence of real musicians. For the past 30 years, I have been unable to decide on which instrument to master, so haven't bothered. Currently, a lover of all things high-gain in the guitar stakes and never one to resist churning out sub-standard funky breaks, the likes of which you'll never hear.
Latest articles by Simon Arblaster

It's been a while since I first reviewed the Focal Listen Pros and they're still some of my favourite studio headphones, this deal at Sweetwater is making me consider buying another pair
By Simon Arblaster last updated
Get a cracking deal on these great all-rounders for the studio this Cyber Monday – hurry, there are only 4 days left!

As plugin deals go, the saving on this Baby Audio Industry Pro Bundle is too good to miss
By Simon Arblaster last updated
You can save huge amounts of money on Baby Audio effects and instruments in the Plugin Boutique Black Friday sale

Worried Black Friday is over and can't wait for the new UB-Xa? Fear not, we have found some early Cyber Monday deals on Behringer synths, effects and drum machines for you
By Simon Arblaster published
The cheapest desktop, eurorack synths, stompboxes and drum machines just got cheaper

OXI Instruments Coral review
By Simon Arblaster published
A polyphonic, multi-timbral synth in only 14HP! We see how deep this spin on a modern classic goes

Gear Talk: Is Roland's Gaia 2 a worthy successor to the original? | Is digital hardware a waste of money? | Why is Behringer calling out gear reviewers?
By Si Truss published
We discuss the month's burning music tech questions in our new video series

Korg Modwave mkII: what's new in the latest version of the hybrid wavetable monster synth?
By Simon Arblaster published
Time to play spot the difference with the heir to the DW-8000 crown

Korg announces Keystage, its first MIDI 2.0 keyboard controller, with polyphonic aftertouch, audio out and official integration with Ableton Live
By Simon Arblaster published
Is this the smartest MIDI keyboard yet?

t.akustik Stripe Absorber 120 review
By Simon Arblaster published
Larger, denser absorption panels for multiple applications. Is your home studio big enough?

PreSonus Studio One 6.5 adds Dolby Atmos integration, but the real big news could be a new DAW file-swapping format
By Simon Arblaster published
Version 6.5 for Studio One has landed with new additions in spatial audio and an open-source file-sharing platform that could be a gamechanger

Neural DSP Archetype: Rabea review
By Simon Arblaster published
A monosynth in an amp plugin? We get our shred on

PreSonus relaunches its Eris studio monitor range with all new models and a simpler tiering system
By Simon Arblaster published
Three new tiers offer everything you need from desktop content creation to pro studio installation

Korg ARP Odyssey FS Kit review
By Simon Arblaster published
The Odyssey finally gets the full-size treatment from Korg and comes as a kit. We reach for the toolbox

Unable to wall mount acoustic treatment panels? t.akustik's new absorbers might be just the thing for you
By Simon Arblaster published
Ceiling-mounted panels offer an ideal solution if using a wall is out of the question

How many tracks can Ableton Push 3 Standalone actually run?
By Simon Arblaster published
Ableton's latest hardware instrument pushed to the limit

Eventide H90 Harmonizer
By Simon Arblaster published
Is the Eventide H90 just two H9s stuck together? We go on a sonic journey to find out

5 reasons we’re excited about Roland’s SH-4d (plus 3 things we would've done differently)
By Si Truss published
Retro vibes and new school tricks explored

Teenage Engineering's new Duty luggage range bears quite the resemblance to those classic Ikea bags
By Simon Arblaster published
Don't worry, the Swedish brand hasn't gone full Balenciaga

Universal Audio's native plugins are now available to buy in three new bundles with big savings to be had
By Simon Arblaster published
Save up to $300 on Diamond, Mix and Creative bundles

It looks like the WoFi sampler / granular synth can emulate classic samplers and could be the most surprising launch of the year
By Simon Arblaster published
Kiviak Instruments has quietly announced something quite exciting

The Casper x Bastl Aikido quad VCA mixer aims to bring harmony to your Eurorack system
By Simon Arblaster published
Bastl Instruments and Peter Edwards combine once more for this martial arts-inspired performance module

The 10 best new hardware synths of 2022, as decided by you
By Simon Arblaster published
Best of 2022: This year’s synthesizer must-haves

The 8 best new drum machines or samplers of 2022, according to your votes
By Simon Arblaster published
More of your favourite beats and pieces

Your favourite new Eurorack gear of 2022
By Simon Arblaster published
Modular living for synthesists
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