Oliver Thompson

The Best Synth Pop Artists to Know

A proper roll call of synth-pop names, grouped by vibe — cold and minimal, dark and elaborate, warm and chart-friendly, clever and dancefloor-smart.

Bluetooth Turntable: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Common Dj Turntable Mistakes to Avoid

Most early DJ turntable mistakes are preventable. Here are the ones that cost beginners the most time, money and frustration — and how to avoid them.

The Best Plugin Types for the Money

Nobody needs every plugin category going. Here's where your money and attention are genuinely best spent, tier by tier.

Vinyl Album Cleaning Kit: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Kits love to list a big pile of accessories, but the number tells you nothing — here's what actually matters when you're buying one.

Korg Synthesizer Explained: Features, Types and Tips

Korg's synthesizer range spans pocket-sized budget instruments to professional workstations. Here's how the categories break down and what to look for at each level.

The Best Sony Ps-lx310bts for the Money

It's one specific turntable, so here's where the genuine value actually sits — what to pair it with, what to spend on afterwards, and what to skip entirely.

Dj Turntable for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Learning to DJ on turntables is intimidating at first glance, but the core skills are cueing, beatmatching and mixing — and they come with practice. Here's where to start.

The Complete Guide to Turntable 1970

1970s turntables represent a golden age of audio engineering. Discover legendary models, direct-drive technology, and why well-maintained examples remain prized by contemporary listeners.

Turntable Cartridge: A Complete Buyer's Guide

The cartridge is where vinyl meets electricity — and where a sensible choice makes the biggest difference to your sound. Here is what the specs actually mean and where to spend your money.

The Complete Guide to Vinyl Record Brush Cleaner

A quality vinyl record brush cleaner stands as perhaps the most important maintenance tool for preserving sound quality and protecting your record collection.

The Complete Guide to K Pop Vinyl

K-pop vinyl records combine excellent sound quality with distinctive artwork that reflects the genre's visual artistry. Learn about variants, collecting, and building an authentic collection.

Modular Synthesizer: A Complete Buyer's Guide

The case and power supply matter more than the flashy oscillator — here's what genuinely to budget for before buying a modular synthesizer.

Fl Studio Explained: Features, Types and Tips

FL Studio is one of the most popular DAWs for beat production and electronic music. Here's how it's structured and what it does well.

Daw Controller: A Complete Buyer's Guide

The right DAW controller depends on how you work, what DAW you use, and how much physical space you have. Here is a practical breakdown for making the right call.

Common Vinyl Record Storage Mistakes to Avoid

Nobody sets out to wreck their own collection. It happens one small habit at a time, and every one of them is easy to fix once you spot it.

The Complete Guide to Dj City

DJ City is a prominent electronic music artist known for high-energy performances and influential production work. This profile covers DJ City's background, musical approach, live performance excellen...

Common Bluetooth Speaker Mistakes to Avoid

Bluetooth speakers are low-maintenance kit, but the category is full of small traps. Here are the mistakes that catch people out most often — and how to sidestep them.

The Complete Guide to Reloop

Reloop delivers professional DJ equipment at accessible prices. This guide explores their product range, from turntables to controllers, and why DJs trust the brand.

Common Hercules Dj Controller Mistakes to Avoid

The same mistakes show up again and again. Here's what they are and how to stop making them.

How to Set Up and Use Vinyl Cleaner Kit

Oliver Thompson walks through his own record-cleaning setup, from clearing the table to a full wet-clean routine and drying a record properly before it goes back in its sleeve.

Modular Synth: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Vinyl Cleaning Machines for Beginners: A Complete Guide

You don't need to overthink this. Here's a simple, honest starting point for cleaning records properly for the first time.

Audio Technica Turntable: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Forget the model-number soup for a minute. Here's how to work out which Audio-Technica turntable genuinely fits how you'll use it, and the buying mistakes worth dodging.