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"We asked ourselves, what if we could rebuild the legendary K2000 V.A.S.T. synthesizer, but using today’s technology?": Kurzweil's K2061 and K2088 synths are now shipping
By Matt Mullen published
Kurzweil's K2061 and K2088, a modern update to the classic K2000 synth, are now available to order

“He kind of approaches records like a plumber…”: Bartees Strange on super producer Jack Antonoff
By Will Simpson published
Antonoff co-produced singer songwriter’s Horror album

6 drum processing techniques to help you program state-of-the-art beats
By James Russell published
Learn some of the most essential tools and techniques for getting a modern drum sound

Listen to 11 isolated drum tracks from rock's drumming legends
By Stuart Williams published
Led Zeppelin, Rush, The Beatles, Slipknot, The Police, and more

Forwards Festival 2025 review: Orbital, Barry Can’t Swim, Olivia Dean, Jorja Smith and more
By Si Truss, Ben Rogerson published
Nia Archives was drafted in after the US star’s late withdrawal

“There’s a lot of good music left”: Springsteen releases Born To Run out-take onto streaming platforms
By Will Simpson published
Lonely Night In The Park has been a bootleg for decades

“Who wants to tell him?” Busking drummer unknowingly performs Chili Peppers song in front of Chad Smith
By Will Simpson published
Busker performs RHCP song in front of an audience of one: Chad Smith

The story of Gene Krupa, the king of swing
By Geoff Nicholls published
Krupa was "a dazzling blitzkrieg of cymbal and snare drum violence", and one of the most influential drummers ever
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