Better late than never
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The pop icon died before Orianthi got the chance to play live with him but the intensity of the rehearsals left a lasting impression on the Aussie guitar phenom
The revered hip-hop producer is asking for donations to assist with "immediate personal needs" after fires claim his Altadena home
The show that spawned the best-selling live album of all time!
"Almost everything he did with the Beatles was country," Burnett says of Starr
The band's debut single has been divisive since its release, but its potency has been proved by this latest milestone
Of Dylan, Young says: "Once he was on my bus and I didn’t recognize him and threw him off but that’s another story"
Better late than never
Keypad Pro packs a 25-key keyboard, 16 aftertouch-enabled drum pads and eight channel strips into a lightweight controller equipped with Bluetooth MIDI
Add some sheen to your vocals with the best dynamic and condenser mics from Shure, AKG, Rode, Aston, Telefunken, Neumann, and more
"Almost everything he did with the Beatles was country," Burnett says of Starr
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Wicked producer Greg Wells has also lost his "state-of-the-art" Atmos studio and family home as a result of the fires
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Nord says Organ 3 offers an "unsurpassed level of detail and realism" thanks to redesigned Hammond B3, Farfisa and Vox emulations
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Another home run from Patrick James Eggle? This Masquerader could be the real deal for those seeking an affordable doublecut with a difference
Just when you think you have seen it all, along comes the Verso Sine, with its moveable pickups and Sine pad that allows you to mechanically control the volume for swells and tremolo effects
Plug your guitar in, send audio to the Canvas Rehearsal via Bluetooth or cable, and there are a number of customisable metronome features on hand to make you a better player
The sound of '90s hard-rock, metal and grunge lives again
The pop icon died before Orianthi got the chance to play live with him but the intensity of the rehearsals left a lasting impression on the Aussie guitar phenom
From subtle to extreme, these are our reverb top picks right now
Three fresh cutaway electro-acoustics from Ibanez for those who enjoy throwing the horns while playing cowboy chords around the campfire – and there is even a 7-string
Restored to its original specs, steeped in mojo, played by one of the all-time greats, this Tele could be yours for a cool $325,000. And judging by the demo videos, it sounds as good as it ever did.
The latest edition of the Hornet has a rechargeable lithium battery for on-the-go practice, presets, individual tap tempo buttons for modulation and delay types, Bluetooth, and it weighs just just 2.9kg
Inspiration for every skill level
Massively expand your musical vocabulary and songwriting options with these beautiful acoustic guitar chords
Master five classic songs with just a handful of chords
The biggest cause of frustration for guitar players? The struggle to stay in tune is real, but there are ways to make things easier
It turns out that The Eagles are still pretty popular, too…
Improve your blues with this lesson on the Irish rocker's style
One of the magazine's most beloved freebies is the perfect tool for creating a sense of movement in your mixes
We explore the theory behind beats, and how we score kicks, snares, hats and percussion
What can songwriters learn from Bob Dylan's view on absorbing influences?
Sometimes the best way to make your track feel more kinetic is to eschew plugins and get creative with your instruments
The perfect tool for making classic chiptune effects and sonics
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It's a genre that leans heavy on nostalgia, melding melody, harmony and lo-fi sounds
Inspiration for every skill level
"The next time a musician says to you 'shall we try this a little more allegro?' you will know exactly what they mean"
The triad is one of the cornerstones of music theory, and vital for creating harmony. We examine the three points of the chord.
If you are involved with commercial music, you’ll be familiar with the term ‘four-to-the-floor’. But why is four suddenly the magic number? We explore the myth of time signatures.
If you are still unsure about the best way to approach modulation and movement, check out our top tips for complete success.
Go large, as we explore the varied capabilities of ValhallaDSP's must-have delay-and-reverb plugin
How to create that vintage Jarre sound, created from a single synth, that conjures a huge sound-stage.
If you woke up this morning, feeling a little blue, you’re going to need to use some 7ths in your music. Let us help you get over your gloominess and show you how they work.
The biggest cause of frustration for guitar players? The struggle to stay in tune is real, but there are ways to make things easier
If you're interested in building your own hyperpop-infused tracks, then harnessing a bit of edge can take your mix to another level
"They unite Lennon and McCartney, Michael Jackson and even the classic work Mars by Gustav Holst"
Another home run from Patrick James Eggle? This Masquerader could be the real deal for those seeking an affordable doublecut with a difference
Does Cubase still have what it takes to remain at the DAW top table?
We put PG’s latest pint-sized powerhouse to the test
If you’ve previously been tempted by a vintage Polivoks monosynth, but never fancied having to translate the front panel, Cherry Audio has something very special for you!
You might have to wait a little longer for this long-awaited granular sampler…
Fantastic modulation, in-depth sequencing, huge oscillator and filter power, yet visually appealing and relatively easy-to-use, SynthMaster 3 is the update you've been waiting for
One of the most practical and versatile electric guitars for pop, blues, jazz, and light rock makes a welcome return to the Gibson lineup
If you need something backpack friendly, this compact mixer/recorder is surprisingly feature rich
Current comes with a full rack of Minimal Audio effects and some of the most powerful engines out there…
Kontakt 8 turns the iconic sampler into a more creative and inspiring performance tool, with a brand new interface, great-sounding new instrument and lots of composition features
