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“Huge sounds in the vein of an artist at the forefront of the progressive metal scene” Neural DSP Archetype: Misha Mansoor X review
Neural’s digital expertise combines with Misha Mansoor’s renowned ear for excellent tone to bring us a plugin that serves up everything a player may need to record epic, Periphery-inspired modern metal guitar tones
The DIY attitude that led to Tom Waits’ greatest album
Waits’ gritty Rain Dogs depicted a dark vision of New York’s underbelly, and was shaped by its ‘junkyard orchestra’ of inventive instrumentation
Jazz great Jack DeJohnette - drummer for Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins and others - dies, aged 83
He played on Bitches Brew and Live-Evil
“I didn’t think it was the most important album since Sgt Pepper”: Sandanda Maitreya on why he made his claim
It was his “Muhammad Ali impression,” he says now
Best budget in-ear monitors 2025: My pick of cheap in-ears for every type of musician
Our recommended budget IEMs for practice and performance – options starting from $45/£45
“I fought tooth and nail": Radiohead on the resurgent OK Computer track that almost split the band
Guitarist Ed O’Brien admits that he was "astonished" when the song went viral earlier this year
Best electronic drum sets 2025: Top picks for every playing level and budget, tested by drummers – plus video and audio demos
Our experts have tested over 85 kits to bring you this guide to the best electronic drum kits available today - the guide also includes full reviews, buying advice and demos
Best acoustic guitar for beginners 2025: Strum your first chords with our choice of beginner acoustic guitars
Start playing today with beginner acoustics from Taylor, Fender, Epiphone, Martin and more – hand-picked by experts
Electronic polymath Daniel Avery on the genre-blurring magic of new album Tremor and remixing the Cure
Now on his sixth studio album, we speak to Daniel Avery and hear how he mixed the distorted with the ethereal to create the sonic universe of Tremor
Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter performs first DJ set in 16 years – and it's a B2B with Fred Again
"Thomas told me in this lift on the way down to the show that the first time he fell in love with electronic music was in this building in 1992. He also told me hasn’t played a proper set without the mask on for 24 years"