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Channel Strip Plugin / 17 Nov 2025 / Hannah Roberts

Channel Strip Plugin for Beginners: A Complete Guide

A channel strip plugin seems complex, but it's actually simpler than it looks. This beginner's guide walks you through the main sections, presets, and practical tips to start polishing your tracks tod...

Psytrance / 17 Nov 2025 / Jessica Morgan

The Best Psytrance Songs Right Now

The usual chart tools barely apply to this scene. Here's what actually makes a track land, illustrated with a genuinely current shortlist.

Epiphone / 17 Nov 2025 / James Harrison

Common Epiphone Mistakes to Avoid

Most playability problems on a budget guitar come down to four correctable issues — setup, strings, neck relief and gain setting. Here is how to address each one.

Tenor Saxophone / 17 Nov 2025 / Thomas Walker

Tenor Saxophone Explained: Features, Types and Tips

Warm enough for a ballad, forceful enough to cut through a horn section — here's where the tenor saxophone came from and how it actually works.

Behringer Mixer / 17 Nov 2025 / Elizabeth Carter

The Ultimate Guide to Mixer Xr18 Behringer

Behringer mixers have democratised audio mixing, making professional-quality equipment accessible to everyone. Whether you’re setting up a home studio, managing live sound, or producing content, a Beh...

Guitar Nut / 17 Nov 2025 / James Harrison

Guitar Nut: A Complete Buyer's Guide

A replacement guitar nut looks simple until you realise how many variables can go wrong. Here's exactly what to check before you order.

R&b Music / 16 Nov 2025 / Sarah Collins

The Best R&b Music Artists to Know

A genre this old has too many names to rank fairly. Here's the roll call of R&B artists who built and rebuilt the sound, from the 1940s founders to today's contemporary wave.

Music Theory Books / 16 Nov 2025 / Amy Richardson

The Ultimate Guide to Music Theory Books

Fender Stratocaster Classic 70s / 16 Nov 2025 / Rebecca Turner

The Complete Guide to Fender Stratocaster Classic 70S

The Fender Stratocaster Classic 70s captures the authentic spirit and tone of the 1970s Stratocaster without the vintage price tag. Featuring period-correct specifications, genuine Fender pickups, and...

Metering Plugin / 16 Nov 2025 / Hannah Roberts

Metering Plugin for Beginners: A Complete Guide

An introductory guide to metering plugins and audio level monitoring, covering essential metering types, practical setup, clipping prevention, and professional loudness standards.

Cort / 16 Nov 2025 / Rebecca Turner

The Best Corts for the Money

Grouped by what you're actually going to play, not stuffed with every model in the catalogue — the picks that genuinely earn their keep.

5 String Fretless / 16 Nov 2025 / Hannah Roberts

The Complete Guide to 5 String Fretless

A 5 string fretless bass combines extended low-end range with expressive toneless playing, offering unmatched melodic possibilities in jazz, funk, and progressive music.

Takamine Electric Guitar / 16 Nov 2025 / Hannah Roberts

Takamine Electric Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Starting with a Takamine electric guitar is easier than you might think. This beginner's guide addresses common worries, explains why Takamine suits newcomers, walks through your first month of learni...

Monitor Controller / 16 Nov 2025 / Sophie Clarke

Common Monitor Controller Mistakes to Avoid

Most monitor controller mistakes come from incorrect setup habits rather than equipment problems. Here are the errors that consistently cause issues and how to correct each one.

Neumann Tlm 103 / 16 Nov 2025 / Sophie Clarke

Neumann Tlm 103: A Complete Buyer's Guide

The Neumann TLM 103 is exceptional for vocals in a treated room — but its forward presence and high sensitivity mean the room and signal chain matter just as much as the microphone itself.

Bass Amplifier Head / 16 Nov 2025 / Hannah Roberts

The Complete Guide to Bass Amplifier Head

A quality bass amplifier head delivers the power and tone definition that modern bass playing demands. Discover tube, hybrid and solid-state options for your needs.

Multiband Compressor Plugin / 16 Nov 2025 / Hannah Roberts

Multiband Compressor Plugin for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Your first attempt at using a multiband compressor plugin might feel intimidating. This beginner's guide removes the mystery and shows you how to start using multiband compression practically.

Guitar Punk Guitars / 16 Nov 2025 / Charlotte Bennett

The Complete Guide to Guitar Punk Guitars

Punk rock guitars are built on raw energy, simplicity and attitude rather than technical virtuosity. From the three-chord fury of the Sex Pistols to the melodic hooks of post-punk bands, punk guitars...

Sennheiser Wireless Mic / 16 Nov 2025 / Hannah Roberts

The Complete Guide to Sennheiser Wireless Mic

Sennheiser wireless microphones set the standard for professional live and broadcast applications. Discover the systems, features and setup practices that make Sennheiser trusted by touring profession...

Faith Acoustic Guitar / 16 Nov 2025 / Rebecca Turner

Faith Acoustic Guitar: A Complete Guide

Faith is a British acoustic guitar brand with a strong reputation for solid wood construction at accessible prices. Here's what makes the brand distinct, the key product lines, and what to know before...

Strymon Deco / 16 Nov 2025 / Charlotte Bennett

Strymon Deco Explained: Features, Types and Tips

Two sections, two footswitches, one concept: two tape machines talking to each other. Here is what the Deco actually does and why it matters.

LP Junior Guitar / 16 Nov 2025 / Hannah Roberts

The Complete Guide to Lp Junior Guitar

The Gibson LP Junior guitar stands as one of electric guitar's most influential single-pickup designs. Discover the history of this iconic instrument, understand its responsive tone, and explore why p...

Shure Microphone / 15 Nov 2025 / Daniel Cooper

Shure Microphone for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Getting a useful result from a Shure microphone on day one is genuinely achievable. Here is everything a beginner needs to know to start recording well.

Cajon Flamenco / 15 Nov 2025 / Katie Anderson

The Ultimate Guide to Cajon Flamenco Duende

The cajon flamenco brings authentic Spanish rhythmic traditions to life through passionate, soulful accompaniment. This guide explores the instrument's origins, techniques and how to begin your flamen...