Tascam releases the Portacapture X8: a high-spec multitrack recorder that fits in your pocket
8-track, 192kHz recording and a touchscreen interface
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Damon Albarn apologises to Taylor Swift after appearing to question her songwriting credentials
“Maybe… shut the f**k up?” says producer Jack Antonoff
Interview: LeBrock – meet the UK duo fusing synthwave and rock to create huge anthems
We talk to guitarist / producer Michael Meadows about bringing Strats and synth plugins into perfect harmony
Best podcasting microphones 2022: our top picks, whatever your budget or level
Record your first, or next, podcast, and stream your heart out with 11 of the very best podcast mics – plus buying advice
Waves' 76-plugin Diamond bundle slashed to lowest price ever – 24 hours only
Up your mixing, mastering and production game and pay just $2.61 per plugin with this hugely discounted bundle
Mackie’s M•Caster Live is a compact live streaming mixer with one-knob vocal effects and RGB lighting
Want to share your ‘content’ with the world? This might be able to help
Daft Punk's Homework turns 25: discover the gear and production techniques behind the sound
1999 interview confirms a love of Roland gear and an ingenious workflow
Best podcasting headphones 2022: an essential tool for your podcast rig
Our pick of closed-back, wired headphones will help you up your podcasting game in no time
Bono says he’s often embarrassed listening to U2 and that his vocals make him cringe
Oh, and he doesn’t really like the band’s name, either
Latest recording tuition
13 ways to make your electronic drum set sound better
Here's how to enhance your e-kit’s sound using the features within your module, exploring VST instruments and with some basic hardware upgrades
How to connect your digital piano to a computer
From recording to interactive lessons, this is the how and why of connecting your digital piano or keyboard to an external device
5 pro compression techniques to take your sound to another level
Once you've mastered the basics, hit up this tutorial on parallel compression and find out how limiting, sidechaining and multiband compression can shape your sound
The beginner's guide to compression
Above all effects, compression can make a great (or subtle) impact at every level of the production process, from recording to mastering. Here’s our complete guide…
10 ways to find band members and musicians
Discover likeminded collaborators and get your dream group together with these handy online resources
How to mix multiple vocal stems to produce a richer sound
Finding the balance with multiple vocal stems can be a challenge. Here are some tips to help you find your way to the perfect mix
How to imitate an '80s-style studio with modern software
Can't get your hands on a LinnDrum or a DX7? Don't worry - these software imitations sound almost as good
6 ways to recreate the sound of '80s synth-pop
Send your sound back to the '80s with these six sonic hallmarks of synth-pop
Latest recording reviews
Fluid Audio Axis review
- €249
It can be a bit of a minefield choosing a budget mic. We weigh up this impressive-looking new entry
Campfire Audio Honeydew IEM review
- £249
These in-ears look the part, but how do they sound?
512 Audio Skylight review
- £190
We plug up this new podcast-focused large capsule condenser from US manufacturer 512 Audio
512 Audio Limelight review
- £145
512 Audio’s new dynamic vocal mic is aimed at podcasters and YouTubers. Step into the limelight…
Mackie EM-USB review
- £95+
- €109+
- $109+
A great value USB mic which excels at vocals and some instrument recording but is also a fine all round solution for podcasting
AIAIAI TMA-2 Series headphones review
- £160+
AIAIAI's new headphone design has a flexible solution for choice paralysis
AKG Lyra review
- £139+
- €150+
- $149+
A multi-pattern USB mic with hi-res recording and suited to a range of podcasting and music recording tasks
Apogee HypeMic review
- £299+
- €335+
- $349+
Fabulous and flexible USB microphone package with a unique compression feature built in that will get you better recordings wherever you are
Neumann TLM 102 review
- £499
Classy, no-frills condenser mic from one of the best in the business
Lewitt LCT 140 Air stereo pair review
- £259
Want to mic things in stereo? This new pencil mic bundle could be just what you need
