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"As nuanced and human as the real thing, but only if you know what you're doing": The ultimate guide to software guitar
By Andy Price published
We’ve spent decades trying to emulate the guitar. It might have been easier just to pick one up and learn how to play it…

8 mixing and mastering techniques every bedroom producer should know
By Future Music published
We show you how to craft a pro-sounding mix using the tools available in every DAW

"There are few producers who haven’t employed – or lusted after – it at some point or another, such is its legendary status": Why does everyone love the UREI/UA 1176 compressor?
By Andy Jones published
Here’s why the 1176 has made such an impact in the recording world, and how you can rack one up for peanuts and use it on your music

"It’s become indispensable": Mastering engineer and musician Rafael Anton Irisarri on the piece of gear that he calls his “secret weapon”
By Si Truss published
The in-demand engineer and adventurous musician – formerly known as The Sight Below – on the subtle art of mastering ambient music and his new solo album

"The Wurly's a living, breathing thing – inspiration just comes flowing out of it": Public Service Broadcasting reaches peak altitude on their new project
By Danny Turner published
J. Willgoose Esq. navigates PSB’s fifth album The Last Flight – a tribute to pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart

How to build a complete mastering chain in Logic Pro using only stock plugins
By Future Music published
Setting up an entire mastering chain in your DAW needn’t be a daunting task. Here we take a look at one way you can go about it…

How to produce a dance pop hit
By Sara Simms published
Dance music’s core genres have influenced pop for decades. We dig into their impact on the mainstream

How to make a searing lead synth patch with GForce Axxess
By Roland Schmidt published
It’s time to turn up the heat and Axxess a spicy lead
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