Best beginner DJ controllers 2024: Top picks for budding mix masters
Entry-level devices for rekordbox, Serato, Traktor and more - perfect for beginner DJs
Entry-level devices for rekordbox, Serato, Traktor and more - perfect for beginner DJs
“I brought this weird Roland monosynth upstairs. It was an early ’70s primitive synth and we were bugging out over it”
Welcome to the '70s, again, with the StarCrash offering a bias-equipped take on a silicon Fuzz Face and the SideArm a more tweakable version of that lil' green overdrive
Via some riff editing from Lars Ulrich
And a fine Thumpin' Thursday to you, too, as Boss effectively delivers an full pro-quality digital rig for your consideration
The late composer might have been known for his cutting-edge synth use, but he didn't agree with every studio breakthrough
Join us as we gather some of the best studio minds to come up with some incredible insider tips on all aspects of music production
Only one other producer has managed it
Make with the funky drumming in this speedy Live 12 tutorial
Want to avoid replacing your studio headphones sooner than you need to? We’ve got a range of tips to keep them in prime condition for longer, from the studio to the road
Including delta blues, gypsy jazz, country, medieval, folk and bluegrass
Head like a… E5addb9
Set your reverb pedals to stun
I'm feeling supersonic, give me F#m11/C#
The essential tools for a blues jam are all here – complete with a backing track to try them out on
It’s designed for snare drums. It’s a microphone. It’s the Lauten Audio Snare Mic
Headphones designed for both recording and mixing? We're intrigued
Well designed coaxial monitors can offer substantial sonic benefits. We hook one up
We try these new headphones from Thomann’s low cost brand. Can they provide a meaty sound?
PreSonus Eris monitors offer incredible value. We power up the newly updated Studio 8
Thomann’s budget in-ear monitors offer excellent quality sound for much less than the bigger brands
It's time to enjoy the surprisingly rare treat of headphones designed specifically for mixing and mastering
We cosy up to this compact, ultra-nearfield studio monitor system for intimate desktop spaces