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Accidental Techno
2025's new DIY techno drum machine craze is here, and all you need is a flashlight and an FM radio

By Andy Jones Published

A producer creates a kick drum pattern using a torch, and it even has sidechain compression

Recording
Sennheiser MD 421 Kompakt
Best Holiday Gift for 2024 - Sennheiser MD 421 Kompakt Recording Microphone

By MusicRadar Team Published

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Four good reasons to give the gift of great sound with the Sennheiser MD 421 Kompakt

Gear & Gadgets
DrumCraft Nighthawk
DrumCraft’s new Nighthawk double pedals deliver 3 ways to hit twice as fast

By Daniel Griffiths Published

Its new double-pedal range comes laden with additional features for extra speed and performance

Drum Gear
Andertons' massive Black Friday sale is the place to go for epic guitar deals - save £700 off a unique Fender Strat and £1,150 off the show-stopping Gretsch G6130T
I review guitars for a living - these are my 4 still-available guitar recommendations in the Andertons Black Friday sale - including £700 off a show-stopping Strat

By Daryl Robertson last updated

UK and EU-based musicians can grab serious savings on guitars, studio gear, PA systems, and loads more great gear

Gear & Gadgets
Session pro Tim Pierce is photographed at home, wearing a ballcap and fretting a chord on his guitar.
Session guitar ace Tim Pierce on dealing with hearing loss and how hearing aids changed his life

By Jonathan Horsley Published

Pierce says years of high stage and studio volumes had taken their toll but Widex SmartRIC hearing aids have restored his hearing, helping him in conversation and when dialling in a tone

Guitarists
Thomann
Thomann’s huge Cyber Week sale has the biggest Black Friday discounts they’ve ever offered - up to 70% off PRS, Casio, Taylor, Alesis, Harley Benton and more

By Daryl Robertson Published

Over 800 big-name products are up for grabs between now and the 2nd of December

Gear & Gadgets
With up to 80% off, Sweetwater currently has the biggest Black Friday savings musicians will find online right now – and the deals are even better than last year!
With up to 80% off, Sweetwater currently has the biggest Black Friday savings musicians will find online right now – and the deals are even better than last year!

By Daryl Robertson Published

Get your hands on discounted guitars, basses, electronic drum sets, software, keyboards and more

Gear & Gadgets
A Roland Octapad on a blue background
Thomann just got Black Friday moving with their early Cyberweek sale - save up to 70% on select gear

By Matt McCracken Published

Bag yourself some big savings on Neural DSP, Slate Digital, Focusrite, and loads more

Gear & Gadgets
Urei 1176
"There are few producers who haven’t employed or lusted after it": Why does everyone love the UREI/UA 1176 compressor?

By Andy Jones Published

Here’s why the 1176 has made such an impact in the recording world

Gear & Gadgets
Ableton Move
Slice beats, humanise grooves and work around the 4-track limit: 9 Ableton Move workflow tips

By Si Truss Published

We catch up with Ableton to get some tips on how to get the most out of the company's new hardware groovebox

Digital Synths
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