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From Harlem To Stardom: How To Sound Like Moby
13 May 2023 · We discuss Moby's transition from Club DJ to Pop artist and check out some of the inspiring production gear he used over the years.
Buyer’s Guide: How to Find the Best Digital Piano
01 May 2023 · Finding the best digital piano for your budget and needs doesn't have to be complicated! Read our buyer's guide to find out what you should look for.
Synth Giants: The History of Korg Synthesizers
30 Apr 2023 · Always independent and always unique; we take a look at The History of Korg Synthesisers. The rebel company that did things their way...
The Wild Bunch from Bristol: How To Sound Like Massive Attack
15 Apr 2023 · Massive Attack remains one of the most unique collectives to come out of the 1990s. We check out some of the band's key gear choices.
Japanese Giants: The History of Yamaha Synthesizers
09 Apr 2023 · In this series, we look at the Big Three Japanese manufacturers that have changed music. First up: the history of Yamaha synthesizers.
Who’s Your Dada?: How To Sound Like Cabaret Voltaire
08 Apr 2023 · Cabaret Voltaire evolved from obscurity to becoming one of their generation's most influential electronic music acts. We find out how!
Yamaha DM3 digital mixer – The Dante equipped X32 killer?
06 Apr 2023 · The Yamaha DM3 is shaking things up in the mid-priced mixer market. Compact dimensions, 22 channels, Dante connectivity and an affordable price tag...
Yamaha CK Series: All round studio and stage keyboards
15 Mar 2023 · Pulling in elements from the Yamaha YC Stage Keyboard and CP Stage Piano, the CK Series CK61 and CK88 make for superbly portable all-rounders.
Front 242: Most-used Synths, Drum Machines and Sounds
24 Feb 2023 · Front 242: The cult electronic band famous for pioneering the EBM Genre and their role in defining the sound of Industrial music.
Studio Monitor Deals: Major savings while stocks last
21 Feb 2023 · We check out some of the top picks of studio monitor deals available from Thomann. These deals won't be around forever - so act fast!
Introducing Steinberg Absolute 6 and Halion 7
17 Feb 2023 · Steinberg has now introduced the Absolute 6 bundle and Halion 7 sampler workstation with significant new features for music production.
Meet the Yamaha AG08 flagship live streaming mixer
27 Jan 2023 · The Yamaha AG08 is a complete real-time audio streaming solution for dealing with speech, gaming, ASMR, and offline content creation.
Best Acoustic Guitar for Beginners: Nylon or Steel Strings?
23 Jan 2023 · Which acoustic guitar should you buy? Read our in-depth buyer's guide to find out everything you need to know about acoustic and classical guitars!
Yamaha STAGEPAS 200 – Perform anywhere with this tiny PA system!
19 Jan 2023 · Yamaha STAGEPAS 200 is the company's most portable, self-contained PA system to date. This pint-size powerhouse promises to bring the noise anywhere!
A Legend of the Production Game: How to sound like Timbaland
07 Jan 2023 · His raw and immersive production style continues to influence modern music culture today. We find out how to sound like Timbaland.
Buying Synthesizers From Japan – The Secret World of Cheap Synths?
01 Jan 2023 · Japan’s domestic vintage synthesizer market is surprisingly cheap. We tell you the best tips and tricks for buying synthesizers from Japan.
Great Songs made with Bad Gear – Featuring Audio Pilz!
31 Dec 2022 · One person’s Bad Gear is another's treasure. We welcome guest writer Florian Pilz with his pick of 5 great songs made with Bad Gear.
The Best Podcast Gear 2022: A great year for creators
30 Dec 2022 · As content creation continues to expand, there have been some exciting releases this year. We check out the best podcast gear in 2022!
Making a Christmas anthem for charity: How to sound like Band Aid
26 Nov 2022 · We take a look back in time to 1984 and find out about the instruments used in the making of Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
The best Digital Pianos – from budget to professional!
20 Nov 2022 · Finding the right digital piano for beginners or advanced players doesn't have to be hard! Here's our list of five digital pianos in all price ranges.
Yamaha MODX+: Multi-engine synthesizer with a little bit more stuff
01 Sep 2022 · Yamaha expands the accessible MODX Music Synthesizer with a bit more polyphony. Otherwise, the MODX+ is largely the same great synth it's always been.
Yamaha STAGEPAS 1K mkII and DXL1K: portable column array PA systems
27 Aug 2022 · Yamaha introduces two new PA systems: the STAGEPAS 1K MkII and the DXL1k. Modern, all-in-one, portable column array PA systems with premium specs.