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
Musikmesse 2016: Pioneer DJ releases two new pairs of studio monitoring headphones
By Simon Arblaster last updated
Pioneer DJ has bolstered the HRM headphone family with two new models: HRM-6 and HRM-5.
Yamaha bolsters its MT headphones range with two new models
By Simon Arblaster last updated
Yamaha has added two new models to its MT headphones range in the form of the HPH-MT8 and HPH-MT5.
Abbey Road Studio 3 plugin from Waves brings iconic control room to your headphones
By Simon Arblaster last updated
One of the greatest monitoring spaces at your fingertips
Roland and V-Moda drop limited edition M-100 Master 808 headphones
By Simon Arblaster last updated
On sale from #808day, right up to #909day
CEntrance Mixerface R4B
By Simon Arblaster published
This R4 mobile interface ticks boxes for producers, videographers and broadcasters alike
Stuck with a technical issue? MuSOS is a new helpline service for musicians and producers to help you in your hour of need
By Simon Arblaster published
Bespoke 1:1 technical advice wherever you are
You can now import your own wavetables into the Sequential Pro 3
By Simon Arblaster published
Web-based Wavetable Generator and OS upgrade for free
Vochlea Dubler Studio Kit
By Simon Arblaster published
Realtime audio to MIDI conversion is an area beset with issues. Vochlea might just have the answer
Turn up the heat and give your tracks some extra spank with the Parallel Aggressor plugin
By Simon Arblaster published
Baby Audio is throwing punches at your mixes with double the fire power
Audio-Technica hits a purple patch with these new limited edition M50x headphones
By Simon Arblaster published
Ubiquitous cans to extend their reign in purple
Analogue Pocket: The ultimate all-in-one handheld retro games console, synth and sequencer is almost here
By Simon Arblaster published
Well, preorders from 3 August 2020 at least
The Behringer UB-Xa is nearly ready and you can see it in action
By Simon Arblaster published
Update on the long-awaited Oberheim clone
Apparently these are some of the worst synths and drum machines ever made, but does this synth jam prove it?
By Simon Arblaster last updated
It's a who's who of cult classics and electronic outcasts
Alesis SamplePad Pro
By Simon Arblaster last updated
Alesis' previous SamplePad had four pads that were generously sized, but it instantly left you wanting more
Want to release your tracks on a major label? Here are some tips and tricks from the inside
By Simon Arblaster published
The inner workings of a major record label
There’s nothing artificial about Sample Logic’s new Symphonic AI orchestral and synthesis plugin instrument
By Simon Arblaster published
Reimagine the symphony with animated intelligence
NAMM 2019 VIDEO: Steinberg explains why the AXR4 is a high-end audio interface contender
By Simon Arblaster last updated
Professional engineers and producers listen up
Erica Synths latest Fusion module is not your average VCA and it's available now
By Simon Arblaster published
Added waveshaping and ring modulation features
Ableton’s new video series aims to inspire and should help you get over writer’s block
By Simon Arblaster last updated
9 videos with artists taking a track from conception to completion
Making a career as a music producer might be easier than you think
By Simon Arblaster last updated
Top home studio tips from producer Lauren Deakin Davies
The Track: Pythius breaks down the making of Auxiliary
By Simon Arblaster published
Utrecht-based producer and DJ shows us the inner workings of his latest release
How to get started in producing your own music
By Simon Arblaster last updated
Top tips from Produce Like A Pro's Warren Huart in new Thomann podcast
The Track: Twin Atlantic break down the making of Barcelona
By Simon Arblaster published
"We had a dawning realisation of like, ‘why the f**k have we been thinking that way?’"
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