Why do we still use 1980s reverb?

We discuss the magic of 1980s reverb, why it's still in use today, and the different ways to bring classic reverb sounds to your setup.

Verdine White Interview: Band of Brothers

We catch up with the one and only Verdine White, best known as a founding member and the Bassist of the legendary band, Earth, Wind & Fire.

British Giants: The History Of Chris Huggett

Chris Hugget, designer of the Wasp, pioneered a hybrid analogue/digital synthesis and perfected it in instruments for EDP, OSC, Novation and more.

What makes the Pultec EQ so special?

One of the most renowned studio tools in the history of recorded music, we look at the Pultec EQ and how to bring it into your workflow.

Sony C-800G Alternatives for Ultra-clean Vocals

Recording decent Pop and Rap vocals is a challenge, but with these Sony C-800G Alternatives, you'll be on your way to clean vocal recordings.

The Best Workstation Keyboards under $2500

We check out some of the best workstation keyboards under $2500 for music production and arrangement, as well as for live performance.

Classic Gear: Korg M1 – The final nail in the analogue coffin?

Korg’s sample-based workstation the M1 is one of the best-selling synthesizers of all time - but is it still relevant in the 21st century?

Gary Lucas Interview: La Dolce Vita

We chat to Gary Lucas, a guitarist well-known for his time with Captain Beefheart, Jeff Buckley, and his own band, Gods and Monsters.

The Upsetter: How To Sound Like Lee Scratch Perry

Dub pioneer Lee Scratch Perry was a mystical figure who had a major influence on recording and electronic music culture in many ways.

The Best ADAT Preamps for your home studio

We look at some of the best ADAT preamps for multitrack recording, analogue mixing, or incorporating hardware into your DAW workflow.

The Best Semi-Modular Synths for your Studio Setup

Modular without the modules? Here's a convenient way to get into modular synthesis. We're looking at some of the best semi-modular synths!

SP-1200 Alternatives for Sample-based Beatmaking

We're looking at SP-1200 Alternatives for classic sample-based music production like Daft Punk, The Prodigy, RZA, and A Tribe Called Quest.

Why even bother with Windows (rather than Apple)?

The eternal question: Which operating system is the best for music production, Windows or macOS? Let's find out.

Recreating the Classic Roland Jupiter 8 sound with Software Plugins

Easily one of the greatest synths of all time, we find out how to recreate the sound of the classic Roland Jupiter-8 with software plugins. 

How to earn $3000 a month from Spotify by making ambient music

Ambient is more popular than ever but it can be hard to make a living at it. Six professional ambient artists give advice on how you can do it too.

The Dark Prince Of Techno: How to Sound Like Gesaffelstein

From creating minimalistic EBM-style dance music to working with the world's biggest pop artists, we look into the world of Gesaffelstein.

The Best Compact Mixers (Analogue) for your Studio

Running out of inputs on your interface? We're checking out the best compact analogue mixers for expanding your music production setup.

Best Roland SH-101 VST Plug-ins: Recreate the iconic Sound in your DAW

We explore the significance of the Roland SH-101 in modern music and look at a few ways to reproduce its iconic sound using plug-ins.

When to use an SSL bus compressor and why?

The SSL bus compressor is one of the most sought-after audio tools ever designed! We check out the different formats currently available.

Joanne Shaw Taylor Interview: Back On The Road

In this interview, we find out more about blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Joanne Shaw Taylor, as she shares some key career moments.

The History Of The 1176 Limiting Amplifier

We look at the history of the legendary 1176 Limiting Amplifier, one of the most widely used compressors used in the recording industry.

How to recreate the classic Minimoog sound with plugins

Which Minimoog plugins are best to recreate the sound of this legendary analogue synth? We look at some of the top emulations available.

John Myung Interview: Building Dream Theater

We catch up with the legendary John Myung, a renowned bass guitar virtuoso and co-founder of the progressive rock band, Dream Theater.

Why is the Neve 1073 such a sought-after mic preamp?

We briefly explore the history of the iconic Neve 1073 channel strip and check out some of the different formats and designs available.