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Roland’s JC-120 Software Effect puts the pristine tones of the legendary Jazz Chorus amplifier in your DAW
The JC-120 plugin delivers an unmatched fusion of warmth, presence and clarity that enhances any signal
How David Bowie stared down death itself for his final left-turn
Bowie foresaw how the world would react to his end - and artfully deconstructed his own myth with a last great masterwork
“Analogue is better than digital, Behringer gear is garbage, and your cheap-ass monitors are ruining your mixes”: 10 of the most persistent music tech myths busted
It's time to separate fact from fiction. We take on ten hot takes confidently spouted by purists, gatekeepers and overzealous Redditors
“I saw these banners: ‘SAMMY SUCKS!' 'WE WANT DAVE!’”: How Sammy Hagar and Van Halen won their war with David Lee Roth
An epic rock battle began 40 years ago
“If anyone wants to try and copy this video, good luck to them!”: The innovation behind Peter Gabriel’s biggest hit
Gabriel had to lie under glass for a total of 16 hours
Ranked: Moog’s semi-modular ‘Mother’ synths from worst to best
We put DFAM, Subharmonicon, Mother-32, Spectravox and Labyrinth head-to-head – and argue about the best combinations
How one track’s sudden gear-switch led Coldplay into their imperial phase
In one blinding moment, Coldplay emerged from a creative rut
How to write a ‘sticky’ hit: Luck can put you in the charts, but making the big bucks is pure science
What’s the secret for lasting chart success? A new report breaks down what gives hit songs their staying power
