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
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
MusicRadar's tech gear of the year awards 2022
By MusicRadar published
We asked, you voted, here are your winners
Pedalboard tour: Chris Buck, Cardinal Black
By Rob Laing published
Video Our favourite South Wales guitar hero is no analogue snob; he's got a best-of-both-worlds approach
Polymetric powers and TR-style sequencing await in the new LL8 2 Eurorack sequencer from Robaux
By Simon Arblaster published
LL8 and SWT16 combine for a new version of this 8-track sequencer module
Cherry Audio dreams of electric sheep and teases the replication of a timeless classic
By Simon Arblaster published
You get one guess
Best Eurorack modules: essential oscillators, filters, utilities, effects and more
By Simon Arblaster last updated
Whether you’re designing your first system or expanding a modular rig, these are the must-have modules right now
Save big on Ableton Live 11 bundles at Thomann this Black Friday
By Simon Arblaster last updated
Get 26% off Live 11 Suite, Standard and Intro bundles
See 3 ways to use the Universal Audio UAFX Dream '65 amp emulator pedal
By Rob Laing published
Video We demo the Fender Deluxe Reverb-based modelling pedal in different scenarios with its boost, spring reverb and vibrato
Jackson Audio's Twin Twelve Silvertone 1484 Preamplifier pedal is an "exact recreation" of the original
By Simon Arblaster published
Silvertone's legendary '60s amp's preamp stage reimagined
Daredevil Pedals Aces combines vintage warmth and modern bite in this hybrid germanium / silicon amplifier pedal
By Simon Arblaster published
Hand-wired two-stage gain circuitry from Chicago
Noel Gallagher gets not one but two signature models from Epiphone and Gibson with the Riviera and 1960 ES-355
By Simon Arblaster published
"F*ck me, what a guitar!"
Jim Root explains why he chose a Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 for his latest signature model
By Simon Arblaster published
Slipknot man on his early influences as a guitarist
Antares Black Friday sale: 70% off Auto-Tune Access and much more
By Simon Arblaster last updated
Mutator, Harmony Engine and Auto-Key also reduced at Plugin Boutique
The Antares Auto-Tune Unlimited subscription gives you access to all plugins and unlimited free upgrades
By Simon Arblaster last updated
Never miss out on a new plugin from Antares again
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