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“David was a nice guy, but never a superstar”: 54 years on, how Hunky Dory rebooted Bowie’s career
By Daniel Griffiths published
The album’s creation and release marked a turning point in Bowie’s talent and trajectory

"You don't need to know music theory – Nopia takes care of that": Two years after going viral, this pastel-coloured, harmony-focused synth has finally broken cover
By Matt Mullen published
Official specs and images of this eagerly anticipated instrument have arrived

“The government must now back British music”: The UK public backs tougher laws to stop AI firms scraping copyright material
By Will Simpson published
But will the government listen?

“Quickly grasp tone, timbre and intention behind each preset”: Arturia Pigments 7’s new reactive UI offers in-app tutorials and lets you visualise every sound
By Si Truss published
Arturia Pigments 7 adds experimental filters, a noisy effect, punchier envelopes and a stylish new look for the Play View

How to emulate the sound of Gary Numan’s synth-pop classic Cars
By Roland Schmidt published
We lift the bonnet on a foundational piece of synth genius, and demonstrate how you can achieve its distinctive sound yourself in your DAW

"He came and said, 'Are you going to pay me for that sample?'": Fatboy Slim on The Rockafeller Skank
By Matt Mullen published
"There was four different samples on it we had to clear, and they all wanted 40% or 50%... we were like, 'You can all have 25%', and there was none left for me"

"FL Studio is coming to your browser": Image-Line announces FL Studio Web in bid to "lower the barrier to entry" for new users
By Matt Mullen published
"We've taken the iconic FL Studio workflow and streamlined it for the web"

5 reasons a gift card is the most stress-free present you can get a musician this Christmas
By Daryl Robertson published
Forget the fuss and pressure of shopping for a musician this holiday season and get them a gift card - trust me, they'll thank you for it
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