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Metronome App / 17 Mar 2026 / Daniel Cooper

Metronome App Explained: Features, Types and Tips

A metronome app generates a steady pulse at your chosen tempo — but the types range from simple click generators to full practice systems. Here's what you need to know.

UK Album Chart This Week / 17 Mar 2026 / James Harrison

The Complete Guide to Uk Album Chart This Week

The UK album chart this week reflects the nation's musical tastes with top rankings from the Official Charts Company. Explore what's charting, how it's calculated, and what the trends reveal about cur...

Cymbal Stand / 17 Mar 2026 / Katie Anderson

Common Cymbal Stand Mistakes to Avoid

Most cymbal stand problems aren't mechanical failures — they're avoidable setup mistakes. Here are the ones that keep coming up, and how to fix them before they cost you.

Cakewalk / 17 Mar 2026 / Daniel Cooper

Cakewalk: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Cakewalk's free-plus-membership setup makes it easy to buy the wrong thing or chase an outdated version. Here's how to buy it properly.

Plugin Subscriptions / 17 Mar 2026 / Sophie Clarke

Common Plugin Subscriptions Mistakes to Avoid

Plugin collection subscriptions come with real pitfalls. This guide covers the most common mistakes — from subscribing based on content volume to ignoring the licence terms that matter most.

Guitar Amplifier Attenuator / 17 Mar 2026 / James Harrison

Guitar Amplifier Attenuator for Beginners: A Complete Guide

An amplifier attenuator lets you crank your amp at high volume internally while reducing actual output. This beginner's guide covers setup, expectations, and whether one is right for you.

Fabfilter / 17 Mar 2026 / Samuel Adams

The Best Fabfilters for the Money

There's no single 'best' FabFilter plug-in — only the best one for the job in front of you. Here's an honest pick for each task.

Large String Instrument / 17 Mar 2026 / James Harrison

Large String Instrument: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Choosing a large string instrument means balancing budget, build quality and playability. Our guide covers the specs that matter, wood quality markers, and common pitfalls to avoid.

Short Scale Bass / 16 Mar 2026 / Benjamin Wood

Short Scale Bass: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Two basses both labelled '30 inch' can feel completely different. Here's what actually separates a good buy from a disappointing one.

Punk Music / 16 Mar 2026 / Emma Wilson

Punk Music for Newcomers: Where to Start

Starting with punk music is easier than it looks. Pick the right first three records for where you are and the rest connects on its own. Here's the newcomer's map into the genre.

Christmas Number 1 List / 16 Mar 2026 / James Harrison

The Complete Guide to Christmas Number 1 List

The UK Christmas number 1 tradition represents a century of festive musical culture. Discover what songs have topped the charts and what the annual race reveals about British taste.

Yamaha Drum Kit / 16 Mar 2026 / Katie Anderson

Everything You Need to Know About Yamaha Drum Kit

Yamaha has built professional drum kits for over fifty years. Learn about the Recording Custom, Stage Custom, Tour Custom and DTX electronic lines, and understand what each range actually delivers.

Guitar Strap Buttons / 16 Mar 2026 / James Harrison

The Complete Guide to Guitar Strap Buttons

Guitar strap buttons are small but crucial components that secure your strap and keep your instrument safe. Discover what makes quality strap buttons and when to upgrade your hardware.

90s Music Grunge / 16 Mar 2026 / Gemma Phillips

The Complete Guide to 90S Music Grunge

Grunge emerged from Seattle's underground scene in the early 1990s to become a global cultural phenomenon. Driven by Nirvana's massive success and defined by bands like Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, 90s...

Tape Delay Pedal / 16 Mar 2026 / James Harrison

Tape Delay Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Tape delay pedals offer authentic vintage tone that digital effects can't match. But they're also complex, require maintenance, and demand careful buying decisions. This guide shows you how to choose...

Ibanez Les Paul / 16 Mar 2026 / James Harrison

Ibanez Les Paul: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Learn what to look for when buying an Ibanez Les Paul guitar, from price tiers and tonewoods to electronics and common pitfalls.

Jackson Electric Guitar / 16 Mar 2026 / Rebecca Turner

Jackson Electric Guitar Explained: Features, Types and Tips

From a custom Randy Rhoads V in 1980 to one of the most recognised names in heavy metal guitar. Here's what makes Jackson instruments distinctive and who they're built for.

Luna Ukulele / 16 Mar 2026 / James Harrison

Luna Ukulele: A Complete Buyer's Guide

A practical guide to choosing the right Luna ukulele — from soprano to baritone sizes, wood types, price and what you're paying for.

Noise Cancelling Headphones / 16 Mar 2026 / Sophie Clarke

Noise Cancelling Headphones Explained: Features, Types and Tips

Noise cancelling headphones combine electronic processing and physical isolation to reduce ambient sound — here is how each part of the system works.

Dixieland Horn / 16 Mar 2026 / William Scott

Dixieland Horn: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Choosing the right Dixieland horn is a matter of knowing which instrument suits your intent, then working through bore, finish and budget in the right order.

Dancehall / 16 Mar 2026 / Gemma Phillips

Essential Dancehall Albums Explained

The album isn't always the natural unit here, but a handful of genuine landmarks are essential. Here's what to hear, and why each one matters.

DAW for Linux / 16 Mar 2026 / Oliver Thompson

Daw for Linux: A Complete Guide

Linux has a more capable music production ecosystem than most people expect — native DAWs, real-time kernels and improving plugin support make it a serious production platform.

Pioneer DJ Decks / 16 Mar 2026 / Emily Foster

Pioneer Dj Decks for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Feeling out of your depth in front of Pioneer DJ decks? Here is the no-panic version: the five controls that matter on day one, a gentle first session plan, and cheap ways to practise before you commi...