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Latest articles by The MusicRadar team
Grab a whole lot of plugins for a bargain price: These are the Cyber Monday software bundle deals not to miss
By Si Truss published
Get discounts on your discounts with these cut-price plugin collections on Cyber Monday
3 ways to use Oeksound Bloom in a mix: Why this dynamic tone shaper might be your new go-to effect
By The MusicRadar team published
Sponsored by Oeksound
From the makers of Soothe, Bloom combines the best of EQ, compressor and saturation tools in one easy-to-use plugin
Hone your rock rhythm timing in 20-minutes with this guitar workout
By The MusicRadar team published
Sharpen your timing, dexterity and picking, and learn a few new chords too with our quick rhythm guitar workout
Free music samples: download loops, hits and multis from SampleRadar
By The MusicRadar team last updated
UPDATED: free drum 'n' bass, hip-hop, dubstep, house, techno sample packs and more
My favourite album of the year: MusicRadar’s writers name their top records of 2023
By The MusicRadar team published
Here’s what we’ve been listening to most over the past 12 months
25 recording tips and tricks everybody needs to know
By The MusicRadar team published
RECORDING WEEK 2023: Get better takes in the studio and on the stage, with our essential advice for producers and DIY music-makers
SampleRadar: 165 free euphoric trance samples
By The MusicRadar team published
Revisit the heyday of '90s rave with the latest free sample pack from SampleRadar
SampleRadar: 260 free microloopers samples
By The MusicRadar team published
We run drums, synths and FX through three microlooper pedals for the latest edition of SampleRadar
SampleRadar: 520 rimshot samples
By The MusicRadar team published
Okay, technically, they're sidestick samples... but who cares when they sound this rim-arkable?
SampleRadar: 155 free sample-based synth samples
By The MusicRadar team published
SampleRadar's sample synth sample pack serves up a stunning selection of sample-based synth sounds. Try saying that three times in a row
SampleRadar: 244 free big impact samples
By The MusicRadar team published
Impact sounds are an essential part of today's electronic music landscape, serving as a way of adding instant interest to tracks.
SampleRadar: 202 free analogue dirt samples
By The MusicRadar team published
Get down and dirty with this selection of fuzzy, filthy and downright distorted loops and one-shots
SampleRadar: 587 free new age synths samples
By The MusicRadar team published
Break out the healing crystals and get in lotus position, it's time to get weird
SampleRadar: 310 free melodic drum samples
By The MusicRadar team published
This collection of loops made with tuned drums could make interesting lead and bass lines in your next project
NAMM 2011: Tascam TA-1VP vocal processor features Auto-Tune
By The MusicRadar team last updated
Rackmounted unit contains Antares technology
Gear4Music 3/4 Electric-ST Guitar
By The MusicRadar team last updated
With a solid range of sounds and an impressive price to boot, this is a great-value axe for the younger player in your life
Archer 3/4-size professional double bass
By The MusicRadar team last updated
If you're looking for a professional-level instrument, this is a decent offering for a reasonable price
The 19 best song intros of all time
By The MusicRadar team last updated
The greatest track openings
SampleRadar: 515 free percussive synth samples
By The MusicRadar team last updated
Chuck your maracas in the trash and explore this free collection of synthesized percussive sounds
SampleRadar: 485 free essential synth samples
By The MusicRadar team last updated
This collection of loops and multi-samples spans analogue bass, classic house piano, fat plucks and dirty acid leads
SampleRadar: 235 free synth impacts samples
By The MusicRadar team last updated
Make an impact with this collection of short, punchy and hard-hitting sounds
SampleRadar: 167 free stab samples
By The MusicRadar team published
Short but sweet, these impactful hits can bring variation and vibrancy to any loop
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