
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

Next-gen Korg Volca Sample improves on the original's biggest niggles
By Simon Arblaster last updated
Mini sampler just got a whole lot better

Transform your Roland TR-707/727 drum machine into an 808, 909 or LinnDrum with this ROM expansion
By Simon Arblaster published
Seven machines in one

The Korg Krome EX now comes in a copper finish, but hurry it's in limited numbers
By Simon Arblaster published
Special-edition synth workstation

deadmau5's performance controller is now available for you to own
By Simon Arblaster last updated
OSC/Pilot is a customisable touchscreen controller designed for live shows

This 1000 oscillator drone synth has been under construction since lockdown and hearing is believing
By Simon Arblaster published
Look Mum No Computer: “I really think the brain-numbing experience was worthwhile”

How to get your tunes released: the secrets of music distribution
By Simon Arblaster published
Get your music out into the world successfully

Has Apple's roadmap for the release of its ARM-based MacBook Pros, iMacs and Mac Pros just been leaked?
By Simon Arblaster last updated
The first MacBook Pro 16" could be with us as soon as 2021

This miniature tribute to the Marble Machine X is a mechanical, Meccano-esque synth wonder
By Simon Arblaster published
MMXS is another Love Hultén creation

Prodipe 3000 Series Headphones
By Simon Arblaster last updated
French manufacturer Prodipe has released a new range of headphones, the 3000 series

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
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