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"This is our way of saying thank you": Soundtoys is giving away six free plugins this Christmas, starting with Little PrimalTap
By Matt Mullen published
Each free Soundtoys plugin will be available for only 48 hours

Lennon was clutching the tape of the final mix as he and Yoko left for the Dakota: John Lennon’s final creative act
By Neil Crossley published
The lyrics to this left-field song would prove tragically prophetic

“A run of shows to dream about”: Robert Smith announces line up for his first run of Teenage Cancer Trust concerts
By Will Simpson published
Elbow, Garbage and My Bloody Valentine all headline

"Humans will be doing all the serious music transcription for the foreseeable future": Songscription review
By Ethan Hein published
This AI-powered transcription tool promises to convert any audio file into sheet music, tab or MIDI. But can it really match the skills of a professional?

“If I sit down with a Dumble, the last thing I’m going to do is do any kind of fast techniques”: Mark Tremonti on why he is addicted to Dumble amps
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Alter Bridge and Creed guitarist's love for Dumbles underlines the importance of choosing the right amp for your style

“There are players with amazing dexterity”: Journey’s Neal Schon says that “classic guitar records” still matter
By Paul Elliott published
"You need more than just guitar thrills – you need an overall artistic statement"

Unpacking the technical genius behind one of the most iconic rock songs of the 1980s
By Roland Schmidt published
Take an old 4-track demo, add a splash of expensive 80s tech, and the results might be a good enough reason for a band of prog legends to reform!

“Nobody can play better than that guy, man!”: Steve Morse on the supernatural powers of Petrucci, Johnson and Blackmore
By Jonathan Horsley published
His new Steve Morse Band album Triangulation is an audacious work of instrumental rock
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