Katherine Reed
Katherine soaked up Bristol's bass-heavy, dub-influenced sound as a teenager and it never left her ears. She's drawn to low end, rhythm and the culture of sound systems. She writes about bass, electronic music and studio gear.
Articles by Katherine Reed
Elektron for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Elektron's reputation for being intimidating isn't unearned — but most of it comes down to a handful of concepts you can learn in one sitting.
The Complete Guide to Rane Mixer
Rane mixers are professional DJ equipment built for reliability and durability. Explore Rane's philosophy, key models, and why professionals choose them.
The Ultimate Guide to Standalone Sampler
A standalone sampler offers creative independence for electronic musicians. Explore recording capabilities, sequencing features and how to select the perfect sampler for your workflow.
A Complete Guide to Daw Reviews
DAW reviews help you choose the right Digital Audio Workstation. Compare platforms by workflow, built-in tools, plugins and price to find your ideal production environment.
Common Dj Headphones Mistakes to Avoid
The same handful of avoidable mistakes account for most bad DJ headphones purchases. Here's what to watch for before you spend.
A Guide to Plugin Alliance
The name behind half the plug-in sale banners you've seen, explained: what it makes, who owns it now, and whether it's worth your money.
Pioneer Dj: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A straight technical rundown of what actually matters when choosing gear in this ecosystem, sorted by the decisions that make the real difference.
49 Key Midi Keyboard for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Getting started with a 49 key MIDI keyboard is simpler than it appears. This guide covers connection, DAW choice, and the first things to learn once you're set up.
Mpc Xl for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The MPC XL's platform rewards a systematic approach. Here's the correct starting sequence for new users — from project structure through to sampling, effects and screen workflow.
Everything You Need to Know About Vst Instruments Guitar
A guitar VST brings virtual guitar sounds into your DAW. Discover how to use them, top options, and why they're essential for modern music production.
The Ultimate Guide to Waveform Daw
Waveform DAW offers a capable free edition with unlimited tracks and a professional Pro version. Learn what makes its single-window workflow different and whether it's right for your music.
Rekordbox Explained: Features, Types and Tips
What rekordbox actually does, how it works under the hood, and the difference between its four plans — explained without the jargon.
49 Key Midi Keyboard: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a 49 key MIDI keyboard is easy to get wrong from a spec sheet. This buyer's guide covers what actually matters — key feel, aftertouch, controls, and software bundles.
Common Midi Controller Mistakes to Avoid
Most MIDI controller frustration isn't a hardware fault at all. Here are the seven avoidable mistakes that actually cause it, and the fix for each one.
The Ultimate Guide to Dj Controller Portable
A portable dj controller enables professional mixing whilst remaining genuinely mobile. Explore features, budget considerations, and equipment selection for working and bedroom DJs.
Pioneer Dj Decks: A Complete Buyer's Guide
CDJ, XDJ or DDJ? Before you spend a penny on Pioneer DJ decks, here is the software compatibility check, the connectivity checklist and the used-gear tests that actually matter.
Common Synthesizer Mistakes to Avoid
Most synthesizer mistakes come from impatience and misunderstanding the fundamentals. Here are the ones that come up most often, and what to do about them.
Vst Plugins for Beginners: A Complete Guide
What they are, how to install them, what's worth starting with for free, and how to begin making sense of synthesis and effects processing.
The Complete Guide to Synth Rack
A synth rack forms the backbone of professional electronic music studios, providing organised housing and power distribution for outboard synthesisers and effects processors.
Common Fl Studio Mistakes to Avoid
Most FL Studio beginners hit the same walls. Here are the six most common mistakes and how to avoid each one.
Common Ableton Push 3 Mistakes to Avoid
These are the mistakes that catch Push 3 owners out most often — fix them before they cost you a performance or a project.
Elektron: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Get the wrong Elektron box for how you actually make music and you'll spend months fighting the workflow. Here's how to actually decide.
Akai Mpc Sample for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Just unboxed an MPC Sample? Here's the same five-step sequence every project follows, explained slowly and clearly from first recording to first beat.
What Katherine Reed covers
Analog Synthesizer
Analog synthesizers for creative sound design, live performance and distinctive hardware-based music production.
Bass Synthesizer
Bass synthesizers for expressive low-end sound design and practical studio or live use.
Behringer Synthesizer
Affordable synthesis instruments for beginners and experienced players who want hands-on sound design and analogue-style...
Korg Synthesizer
Korg synthesizers combine expressive sound design with practical control for stage, studio and creative work.
MIDI Controller
Flexible controllers for software instruments, recording and live performance, from compact pads to full keyboard setups...
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MIDI Keyboard
Compact or full-size controllers for software instruments, hardware synths and production workflows in studio or live se...
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Roland Synthesizer
Roland synthesizers for electronic sound design, live control and flexible studio or stage performance.
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Synthesizer
Find a synthesizer for studio sound design, live performance and electronic music, from classic analogue tones to versat...
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