Tops and Flops: Bent Necks and Broken Dreams
12 Apr in Guitar
This week's Tops and Flops sees the revival of a Telecaster with a bent neck, and other highlights in the week of a musician.
How to Sell Synth Presets
Wondering how to sell your synth presets? Here are nine sites to host your patches and make some money.
The Best DJ Accessories
10 Apr in DJ
Because a DJ cannot live on gear alone, here are the best DJ accessories for your rigs and gigs.
The Best Value Tube Guitar Amps: More Bang For Your Buck
07 Apr in Guitar
We've selected five best value tube guitar amps, so you don't have to. Check out our selection to get a better idea which one is right for you.
Sala, Gooper, Pulse 2: Free Plugins of the Week
Sala is a huge shimmer reverb, Gooper is a multi-stage flanger, and Pulse 2 is a versatile IR loader: Free plugins of the week!
5 of the Best Hardware to Software Synth Ports
04 Apr in Synths
Why bother with physical keys when you can get the same synthesizer in your DAW? Go native with the best hardware to software synth ports.
Walking Bass Lines: What Are They? How You Can Use Them
04 Apr in Guitar
Walking bass lines paved the way for rock and roll. Without them, there would be nothing. But where did it all start and how can you use them?
Ableton Note 1.3 Adds MIDI Editor at Last
03 Apr in Studio
Update 1.3 finally brings a MIDI editor to Ableton Note. It also gets 16 Pitches from Move. Is it finally time to download the iOS app?
Five Best Value Singlecut Guitars: Les Pauls, P90s, And More!
31 Mar in Guitar
Les Paul, P90s - something for every budget. Check out the five best value singlecut guitars - which one did we miss?
Review: LD Systems MAUI 28 G3 & G3 MIX PA – For DJs and Events
31 Mar in Live
The LD Systems MAUI 28 G3 & G3 MIX is a powerful column PA. It is compact but suitable for DJs, small bands, and presentations.
Kilohearts Clipper, Bouncer, Tymee: Free Plugins of the Week
30 Mar in Studio
This week’s roundup of the best free plugins brings you a free Clipper plugin from Kilohearts, a versatile sidechain pumping effect, and a simple but useful delay.
Why Are Scales Important on Guitar? Secrets You Should Know
28 Mar in Guitar
Why are scales important on guitar? We don't like learning them, but they sure are good to know! Let's take a closer look.
The Best 3 DJ DAWs: Perfect and Polish Your DJ Mixes
27 Mar in DJ
Craft the perfect studio mix with DJ DAWs, purpose-built digital audio workstations for DJs.
Dreamtonics Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro: Can AI Really Sing? Reviewed!
AI singing with emotion, expression and modulation: how real does the virtual singer sound? We put the Dreamtonics Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro to the test!
Re-Amping: The Studio Secret to a Better Sound
Re-amping with external effects is not just for mixing guitars, synthesizers, vocals, and drums more organically and vividly. This is how it works!
Best Portable Keyboard Controllers 2025: MIDI Keyboards for Your Hand Luggage
24 Mar in Synths
Like to travel light? A portable keyboard controller fits in your hand luggage and lets you get creative in your favorite DAW software wherever you are.
Tyrell N6 Update, Psicogramma Key, HALO 3D Pan: Free Plugins of the Week
The u-he Tyrell N6 software synth – a long-standing freeware favorite – finally gets a much-deserved update! Check it out in this week's roundup of free plugins.
Best Beginner Gear for Aspiring Guitarists
21 Mar in Guitar
This pick for the best beginner gear will guide you through your purchasing options. As a player or a parent, stick around for our picks.
How to Record Drums: The Best Equipment, Techniques, and Tips!
Do you want to know how to record drums but have a few questions? We might have the answers you need - check out our workshop!
External Effects in Ableton Live Made Easy!
18 Mar in Studio
Why and how can external effects be integrated into Ableton Live? It works very well and brings more creativity to your home studio.
The Best P90 Guitars You Can Buy Today!
17 Mar in Guitar
The best P90 guitars of recent times might be the thing you need to expand your sound. Check out our suggestions!
Orange Gate, Akira Tube, Magic Carpet: Free Plugins of the Week
16 Mar in Studio
Vain Audio has updated the free Orange Gate plugin with powerful new features. This week’s roundup also brings you a free tube saturator and a trippy delay.
5 of the Weirdest Synths Out There: Get Your Tweak On
14 Mar in Synths
Looking for inspiration? Embrace the strange with these five odd balls, the weirdest synths on the market today.