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Artists
Stadium-sized vulnerability and synth-led synchronicity: Loyle Carner and LCD Soundsystem at Forwards Festival
Four Tet, Underworld, CMAT and more joined a diverse line-up at one of the most talked-about events in Bristol's cultural calendar
Jared James Nichols unearths another storm-ravaged Les Paul and it has a heck of a story to tell
Nichols has a lot of work to do to make this 1975 Les Paul Custom road-worthy but early signs are it will sound amazing and give him another vintage guitar with a legendary back story
Time heals all wounds: Dave Rowntree says he’ll be “first in the queue” to see Oasis
Dave Rowntree of Blur is looking forward to the Oasis reunion
“A dream come true, I’ll never forget it”: Jay Weinberg guests with King Gizzard
Jay Weinberg guests with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
“Competition is for sports”: Yngwie Malmsteen has an important message for anyone who plays guitar
The neoclassical shred virtuoso says leave competition to the athletes…
“Why does a ‘band of the people’ go along with these dynamic ticket policies that feel like it rips off fans?”: How fiasco over Oasis tickets could spell the end of ‘dynamic pricing’
Fiasco over Oasis tickets could spell the end of 'dynamic pricing'
“We got them and I was kind of knocked out – they're great tracks”: Andy Summers on his surprise ‘new’ collab album with Robert Fripp
Andy Summers on his surprise new collab album with Robert Fripp
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After many years in development, KV331 Audio has finally released SynthMaster 3
A modular, multi-layer architecture meets new oscillators, effects and features
Native Instruments announces Komplete 15 and Kontakt 8 - and we've got an exclusive glimpse of what's to come
Pre-order Komplete 15 now in advance of the launch on September 23 and get iZotope's Neutron 4 mixing suite for free
Music technology innovator Keith McMillen dies, aged 67
Known for his range of expressive controllers, McMillen previously worked for Gibson and helped to lay the foundations for MPE and MIDI 2.0
Zedd on why even he was surprised that Jeff Buckley’s estate gave him permission to remix Dream Brother
“I just thought I could make this into an incredible, respectful dance-ish song,” he says
幸运168飞行艇官网记录查询 168飞艇开奖直播 The ultimate guide to modern EQs: "There are whole new categories of plugin being forged, or merged with other tools"
Get up to speed with state-of-the-art EQ tools and techniques
Yoni Wolf on the new album from his indie/alt hip-hop band WHY?: "There’s a real soberness to the mix process - though I mix when I’m stoned a lot of the time"
Tapping ever-deeper into his neurosis, Yoni Wolf tells us about his eighth WHY? album, The Well I Fell Into
Who’s the most wanted tribute act? The most sampled artist? The answers may surprise you
A new survey about tribute acts throws up some interesting stats
Channel your inner Phil Collins with Solid State Logic's new GateVerb non-linear reverb plugin
Recreate the iconic gated reverb sound that defined the '80s
MusicRadar deals of the week: We've rounded up the very best Labor Day music deals from across the internet
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Fender, Korg, Behringer, Alesis and more
How misusing vintage outboard gear changed the world of recorded music - and how software effects will do the same for its future
We survey some of the best examples of when vintage studio outboard gear was pushed beyond its intended use, with the resulting recordings going on to make a huge impact
Guitars
Harley Benton launches the DNAfx GiT Core – 55 amps, 151 effects, 80s looper and more for under $99
The latest amp modeller from the budget gear specialist promises realistic tube amp emulations, and is packed with 21st-century features
Jared James Nichols unearths another storm-ravaged Les Paul and it has a heck of a story to tell
Nichols has a lot of work to do to make this 1975 Les Paul Custom road-worthy but early signs are it will sound amazing and give him another vintage guitar with a legendary back story
“Why does a ‘band of the people’ go along with these dynamic ticket policies that feel like it rips off fans?”: How fiasco over Oasis tickets could spell the end of ‘dynamic pricing’
Fiasco over Oasis tickets could spell the end of 'dynamic pricing'
Gibson gives its SJ-200 and J-45 acoustics an exclusive (and exquisite) Blueberry Burst makeover
The King of the Flat-Tops wears Blueberry Burst well but you will only find it and its workhouse sibling direct from Gibson
Xotic Effects unveils the XW-2 – a wah with the wow factor and “beyond vintage” tones
It's metallic blue, smaller than your average wah, and a provider of talky, musical wah with a bit more oomph in the low-end
“We got them and I was kind of knocked out – they're great tracks”: Andy Summers on his surprise ‘new’ collab album with Robert Fripp
Andy Summers on his surprise new collab album with Robert Fripp
Lava Music’s carbon fibre smart acoustic just got a lot slimmer with the “ultra-thin” ME AIR
Measuring just 7.5cm deep, with a simplified control setup for its onboard effects, the Lava Music Ultra-Thin ME Air is even more lightweight and player-friendly
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Matteo Mancuso shares all the secrets behind his breathtaking style in Jam Track Central masterclass
The Sicilian maestro introduces his course with a blazing solo with JTC promising everything you need to nail his fingerstyle fusion approach, with easy-to-follow exercises, solos and more
“World’s fastest player” Rusty Cooley shares practice tips for building hyper-shred speed
The “world’s fastest player” Cooley endorses the discipline of non-stop repetition until you find your fastest clean speed but argues variety is key to building technical excellence
If you've ever wanted to learn to play guitar and sing at the same time this is how to start
Gibson shows you how
Are you getting the best out of your guitar-picking hand? You might be using it wrong
Your hand position is vital
Learn classic metal riffs for beginners with Chimaira guitarist Rob Arnold
Featuring Black Sabbath and Metallica
"When it comes down to chords, we don’t often spend much time talking about Brian May – until now": learn 4 from his Queen classics
A crazy little thing called Dsus4
His musical career has taken him from blues to pop, reggae, country and back again as we hone in 4 key chords from the career of old Slowhand himself to help you mine some inspiration for yourself
D major triad of your love
Latest Tuition
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Elevate your sound with these rack mods
Get creative with Logic Pro’s secret weapons for creating interesting effects
Elevate your sound design with fantastic stock plugins Logic users will already have
How to use effects to take your sound design to the next level
Branch out into the world of effects and expand your sound design aspirations beyond the basics
How to master modulation and make your synth sounds move
Create sounds with movement, layering and drama that you won’t quite believe
14 sound design tips that will make your tracks stand out
In these days of ‘ultimate sample banks’ and ‘preset-packed’ synths and effects, it’s easy to think that sound design is a dying art. But, if anything, we think it should be your go-to creative process
How to use dynamic EQ in a mix
Dynamic EQ is a great tool for achieving level-dependent frequency changes, and can be a true life saver in certain mix situations
Spice up your mix with these creative filtering techniques: "Filters are one of the most powerful mixing tools we have"
Creative filtering can both elevate and finesse your mix. Let’s check out some of the best ways to apply it
How to create an old-school techno lead like Charlotte De Witte
In this lead-focused tutorial, we also walk you through designing an arpeggiated pluck sound inspired by Eli Brown
How to set the preamp gain on your audio interface
Ensure you are getting the best recording quality possible every time with our top tips
How to plug mics and instruments into your audio interface
Not sure how to plug into your shiny new audio interface? Get set up for recording like a pro
How to use your drum machine as a controller
Trigger your DAW's internal sounds with your drum machine's sequencer, or hook it up to a synth or sampler
How to sound like Jack Antonoff: "He puts Minimoog through a fuzz pedal for an absolutely massive sound"
These tricks won't land you an instant invite to the Swift, Lorde or Del Rey HQs but he certainly knows his stuff
How Logic 11's ChromaGlow can bring analogue-inspired drive and warmth to your Logic projects
Follow this step-by-step tutorial for Logic's new native saturation plugin, ChromaGlow
Here’s your set-and-forget master bus chain
Hop aboard with the step-by-step tutorial
How to separate stems with Logic 11's new Stem Splitter
Follow this step-by-step tutorial to dissect a stereo file
How to make Logic’s new AI-powered Session keyboard Player work for you
Get the best out of the Keyboard Player with this step-by-step tutorial
Latest reviews
“A great option for beginner players or those looking to expand their tonal palette on a budget”: Harley Benton DNAfx GiT Advanced review
The middle model of Harley Benton’s budget multi-effects pedal range looks for your attention in a crowded market
"An inconspicuous, fantastically priced and great-sounding workhorse, the IRX ONE is an easy recommendation": JBL IRX ONE review
A compact and powerful all-in-one PA System at a competitive price point
"It’s easy to see why the C40 has spanned generations of learners. It’s durable, affordable, easy to play, and stays in tune": Yamaha C40II review
In a seriously crowded market, does the C40II stand out as the top choice for beginners? Here’s our verdict
“All-round easier and more effective, and remains a go-to for efficient audio”: iZotope RX 11 Advanced review
The post production and audio suite has seen big improvements behind the scenes
“A handy, rugged form-factor for an interface that can turn its hand to different types of content creation”: Lewitt Connect 2 review
Can this multifaceted audio interface cover all the bases? We get connected
"There's more reverb options here than most of us will know what to do with, but there is something really attractive in that": Strymon BigSky MX Multi Reverb pedal
How does Strymon improve on one of the greatest reverb pedals ever? It takes it to the MX
“Deceptively simple to use and hugely varied in the tones it’s capable of”: Intellijel Atlantix review
We chart the rise of a new synth voice titan
