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Modular Synth Modules / 16 May 2025 / Daniel Cooper

The Ultimate Guide to Modular Synth Modules

A wall of patch cables looks like chaos until you can name the pieces. Here's the full map of modular synth modules and how they talk to each other.

Streaming Mixer / 16 May 2025 / James Harrison

Everything You Need to Know About Mixers Stream

Streaming mixers combine audio mixing with video switching for professional live broadcast production. Discover integrated solutions for contemporary content creators.

12 String Guitar / 15 May 2025 / James Harrison

How to Set Up and Use 12 String Guitar

A 12 string guitar's doubled strings create extra tension. Here's how to set it up so it plays cleanly and sounds its best.

Pedal Steel Guitar / 15 May 2025 / Rebecca Turner

Pedal Steel Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Intimidating to look at, genuinely learnable in practice — here's the honest, step-by-step guide to starting out.

Moog Digital Piano / 15 May 2025 / Jennifer Hill

The Ultimate Guide to Moog Digital Piano

Moog digital pianos deliver authentic grand piano feel combined with modern technology and synthesis capabilities. Perfect for recording, performance and creative sound design, explore why musicians t...

Beyerdynamic / 15 May 2025 / Daniel Cooper

Beyerdynamic Explained: Features, Types and Tips

Sequencer Module / 15 May 2025 / Emma Wilson

Sequencer Module for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Sequencer modules look complex, but they're intuitive once you understand the basics. Here's how to create and play your first musical pattern today.

Guitar Plectrums / 15 May 2025 / Benjamin Wood

Guitar Plectrums: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Bass Drum / 15 May 2025 / Benjamin Wood

Bass Drum: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Diameter, depth, heads and hardware, in the right order: a practical buyer's guide to choosing a bass drum that actually suits your genre and room.

Djent / 15 May 2025 / Sarah Collins

The Complete Guide to Djent

Djent is a modern metal subgenre defined by a distinctive palm-muted guitar tone and technical complexity. Discover how this sound emerged and influences modern heavy music.

Practice Pad / 15 May 2025 / Benjamin Wood

Practice Pad Explained: Features, Types and Tips

A practice pad lets drummers work on technique without volume. Understanding the differences between surface types, sizes, and designs determines whether you get useful practice or just repetition.

Bass Bags / 15 May 2025 / Sophie Clarke

Bass Bags: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Bass bags protect your drum during transport and storage. This guide covers gig bags vs hard cases, protection levels, material quality, and matching protection to your workflow.

Sp 404 / 15 May 2025 / Katherine Reed

Sp 404 for Beginners: A Complete Guide

The pads and the menus look intimidating from the outside. Here's a calm, step-by-step start with the SP-404 for a genuine first-timer.

Post Punk / 15 May 2025 / Gemma Phillips

A Beginner's Guide to Post Punk

Punk tore up the rulebook — post-punk decided to keep going. Here's what the genre actually sounds like, where it came from and who shaped it.

Gretsch Falcon / 15 May 2025 / Rebecca Turner

Gretsch Falcon for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Bigger than the photos suggest and genuinely different to play — here's the honest, no-jargon guide to starting out on one.

Childrens Piano / 15 May 2025 / Jennifer Hill

Children's Piano Lessons: A Complete Guide

A quality children's piano launches musical education. Discover which type suits your child's age and ambition, from budget portables to investment-level acoustic instruments.

Offset Guitar / 15 May 2025 / Rebecca Turner

Common Offset Guitar Mistakes to Avoid

Digital Keyboards Yamaha / 15 May 2025 / Emma Wilson

The Complete Guide to Digital Keyboards Yamaha

Yamaha digital keyboards balance affordability with exceptional sound quality and reliability, offering models for every skill level from absolute beginners to touring professionals.

AI Song Generator / 15 May 2025 / Olivia Parker

Ai Song Generator: A Complete Buyer's Guide

With dozens of AI song generator platforms competing for your subscription, knowing what to look for — and what to ignore — makes all the difference.

Guitar Tuners / 15 May 2025 / Charlotte Bennett

How to Set Up and Use Guitar Tuners

Using a clip-on or pedal tuner correctly takes only a minute — this guide covers display reading, tuning technique and how to get stable, accurate results every time.

Peavey Vintage 30 / 14 May 2025 / James Harrison

The Complete Guide to Peavey Vintage 30

The Peavey Vintage 30 is a legendary 12-inch guitar speaker favoured by professionals. Its warm, complex tone and proven reliability make it ideal for serious players.

Best DAW / 14 May 2025 / Emily Foster

Best Daw Explained: Features, Types and Tips

Akai Mpc / 14 May 2025 / Daniel Cooper

The Best Akai Mpcs for the Money

There's no single best Akai MPC, only the right tier for your budget and workflow. Here's how the current range and the classics break down.

Novation Digital Piano / 14 May 2025 / Lucy Edwards

Novation Digital Piano for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Novation digital pianos combine weighted keys with modern design and DAW integration. This guide explains why they appeal to producers and how to start learning piano with Novation.