Emily Foster
Emily lives in Brighton, a city whose eclectic, anything-goes scene suits her restless taste perfectly, and cut her teeth writing about the electronic acts passing through its clubs and seaside festivals. She likes music that doesn't sit still. She writes about electronic music, festivals and new sounds.
The Ultimate Guide to Luna Daw
Universal Audio's LUNA is a cloud-connected DAW focused on recording and mixing with authentic analog character. Learn how its workflow and plugin ecosystem compare.
Reason Daw: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Reason DAW comes in several configurations and pricing options — this guide tells you exactly what you're getting and which route makes sense for your workflow.
The Best Reason Daws for the Money
Reason Studios offers more than one way into Reason DAW, and the value calculation differs depending on how you produce. Here's how each option stacks up.
The Best Dj Equipments for the Money
The best DJ equipment depends on your budget and what you need it for. From beginner controllers under £400 to professional club systems, we've broken down what represents real value at each price tie...
Dj Decks: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Turntables, CDJs or a controller? Here's the buyer's checklist that actually matters before you spend on DJ decks — no invented prices, just the specs worth caring about.
Common Daw for Linux Mistakes to Avoid
Most Linux audio problems trace back to a small number of configuration mistakes. Here's what they are and how to avoid them.
The Ultimate Guide to Mpc One
No laptop, no plugins loading, just pads, a screen and a beat. Here's what Akai's standalone workstation actually offers.
M Audio Midi Keyboard for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Setting up an M-Audio controller involves connection, MIDI routing and instrument selection — this guide walks through each step for first-time users.
The Complete Guide to Serato Sampler
Serato Sampler is a focused, professional sampling tool designed for DJs and electronic musicians within the Serato ecosystem.
Dj Headphones Explained: Features, Types and Tips
DJ headphones look like ordinary headphones but do a very different job. Here's what the isolation, the swivelling earcup and the cable are all actually for.
Ardour Daw Free Download: A Complete Guide
Ardour is a professional-grade, open-source digital audio workstation that rivals commercial offerings like Pro Tools — yet costs nothing and respects your privacy. If you're recording, mixing, or arr...
Everything You Need to Know About Vinyls Storage
Your records are PVC and paper, and both hate heat, damp and gravity. Here's everything that actually matters for keeping them safe.
Fm Synthesizer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
FM synthesis has a reputation for being complicated — but once three key concepts click, it opens up a sonic palette unlike anything an analogue synth will give you. Here is where to begin.
Common Numark Company Mistakes to Avoid
The avoidable slip-ups, from assuming full software is included to trusting Bluetooth MIDI without testing it live first.
Reaper Daw: A Complete Buyer's Guide
REAPER is one of the best-value DAWs around, but 'cheap' only helps if the licence, platform and plugin support actually match your setup. Here's what to check first.
Common Virtual Dj Mistakes to Avoid
Nearly every VirtualDJ user has made at least one of these. Here are the mistakes that trip people up most, and the quick habit that fixes each one.
Common Reason Mistakes to Avoid
Most early mistakes come from under-using the rack — fixed templates, untouched CV routing and an unexplored rear panel are the four most common errors for new users.
The Complete Guide to Mpc 2000
The Akai MPC2000 is a drum machine and beat-making workstation that shaped modern hip-hop production. Released in the late 1990s, it brought professional beat-making to affordable, portable hardware.
Daw Controller Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A DAW controller replaces mouse and keyboard for mixing and production work — giving physical faders, knobs, and transport controls that talk directly to your DAW software. Here is how they work.
M Audio Midi Keyboard: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Key count and action type are the two decisions that matter most — this guide covers what to look for at each price tier and which models suit which players.
Bass Synthesizer Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A bass synthesizer is designed for one job: producing tight, punchy low-frequency sounds. Here is how they work and what to look for.
Fm Synthesizer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
FM synthesis is back in fashion — and the range of hardware and software instruments available has never been broader. Here is how to choose the right one for your budget and workflow.
The Complete Guide to Behringer Drum Machine
Behringer drum machines represent accessible, feature-rich percussion instruments that have democratised beat-making and rhythm production for musicians and producers worldwide.
What Emily Foster covers
49 Key MIDI Keyboard
A versatile MIDI controller size for composing, software instruments and desk-based production workflows.
Arturia Synthesizer
Arturia synthesizers for expressive performance, sound design and flexible studio workflows.
Bass Synthesizer
Bass synthesizers for expressive low-end sound design and practical studio or live use.
DAW Controller
Daw controller hardware gives musicians quicker, more tactile access to recording, mixing and editing tasks.
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Fm Synthesizer
FM synthesizers use frequency modulation to create bright, complex and highly expressive electronic sounds.
MIDI Controller
Flexible controllers for software instruments, recording and live performance, from compact pads to full keyboard setups...
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MIDI Foot Controller
Foot-operated MIDI control for live performance, looping, preset changes and hands-free studio or stage operation.
MIDI Keyboard
Compact or full-size controllers for software instruments, hardware synths and production workflows in studio or live se...
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