
“My list of voice memos is in the thousands!”: Wolfgang Van Halen on his songwriting process for his new Mammoth album
"I make this music for myself – it’s what I want to hear!"
By Amit Sharma published
"I make this music for myself – it’s what I want to hear!"
By Andy Price published
It was sadly to be Freddie’s last single with Queen before he passed away just six weeks after its release
By Will Simpson published
They have to 'respond' to her line in Running Up That Hill
By Ben Rogerson published
“Sampling the traditional way gets frustrating fast: bad tuning, rigid tempos, weird textures that don’t bend,” says Xavier de Rosnay
By Neville Marten published
Session guitarists Hugh McCracken and Al Gorgoni recalled their memories and vital contributions
By Jonathan Horsley published
Well this is a pretty bright finish... but this shred and metal ready platform remains unchanged, with a pair of active EMG humbuckers, a no-fuss hardtail, and a Speed Neck for thrills
By Jim Ottewill published
Discover how studio and music production was redefined by an unlikely group of Trevor Horn-led English synth geeks
By Jonathan Horsley published
Free up your performance with the $169 wireless XLR transmitter that gives you up to 70 feet of line-of-sight transmission
By Matt Mullen published
Omnisphere 3 arrives with "thousands and thousands" of new sounds, a new global control system, an expanded effects engine, patch mutation, MPE support – and much, much more
By Jon Musgrave published
If you want stylish and robust DJ headphones, these classics have received an update
By Ben Rogerson published
“Sampling the traditional way gets frustrating fast: bad tuning, rigid tempos, weird textures that don’t bend,” says Xavier de Rosnay
By Roland Schmidt published
Analog tape machines have played a central role in music production history. But why, in today’s digital domain, do some still lust after the sound of tape?
By Andy Price published
This new compact hardware unit can provide exacting recreations of numerous different listening setups, and looks set to be a godsend for producers on the move
By Roland Schmidt published
If the thought of ‘Green Onions’ turns you to a ‘Whiter Shade of Pale’, Nord has something in mind, as its legendary Organ series climbs to version 3
By Ben Rogerson published
All the new hardware is available to pre-order now
By Matt Mullen published
MODX M brings the AN-X analogue modelling engine from its high-end sibling to a new workstation synth and successor to the MODX+
By Jim Ottewill published
Discover how studio and music production was redefined by an unlikely group of Trevor Horn-led English synth geeks
By Jonathan Horsley published
Fresh pickups, wraparound bridges, and just look at all those different colours...
By Neville Marten published
Session guitarists Hugh McCracken and Al Gorgoni recalled their memories and vital contributions
By Jonathan Horsley published
Vintage sounds from 21st-century tech, the Olivera has a powerful ARM processor under the hood, giving us 300 presets, stereo, MIDI, while a discreet Class A JEFT input preamp keeps things real
By Jonathan Horsley published
With five colour finishes to choose from, the CLF-50E is an eye-catching, couch-friendly but stage-ready acoustic electric for players on a budget
By Jonathan Horsley published
Featuring vintage-voiced Coastline pickups, Faded finishes in much-loved Fender colours, plus a host of player-friendly details... And they've been road-tested by US hardcore superstars Turnstile
By Ben Rogerson published
“It can't learn a perspective or a sense of humour or an attitude,” he argues
By Jonathan Horsley published
With its Mix knob, three modes and pickup voicing switch, the Tone Squealer could be the TS-style pedal for fans and non-fans alike, while the Throne Of Tone has everything you'd need from a mid-gain drive
By Jonathan Horsley published
PRS expands its Dave Grissom signature range, makes the PRS SE Hollowbody “fully PRS” and debuts the SE CE 24 Standard Satin with a stop-tail, which at $499 is as affordable as PRS gets
By Chris Barnes published
With over 84,000 lessons at your disposal, this is one of the best value guitar tuition subscriptions online right now
By Rob Laing published
Uneven frets are a common issue with our guitars, but MusicNomad has come up with different ways to empower players to deal with it themselves
By Total Guitar published
Learn the guitar style of the most expressive and accomplished playing The Beatle would ever commit to tape
By Total Guitar last updated
Tackle the expressive phrasing and minor pentatonic tricks of one of rock's finest guitarists, David Gilmour
By MusicRadar last updated
Massively expand your musical vocabulary and songwriting options with these beautiful acoustic guitar chords
By Rob Laing published
We take a look at two different products that can help you get your frets gleaming and your guitar back to its best for smoother bends and clearer vibrato
By Leigh Fuge last updated
Key techniques guitar players can learn from the Led Zeppelin legend
By Roland Schmidt published
Chord hieroglyphics can take several forms. We unravel the mysteries of one of the most symbolic and common examples
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
My pick of the best online guitar courses will get your playing up to speed from the comfort of your own home, whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player
By The MusicRadar Team published
More than three dozen priceless nuggets of bass recording and production wisdom
By Si Truss published
Let’s explore how Live’s MIDI effects can help us write better progressions
By Will Simpson published
It’s the perfect time to engage with fans
By The MusicRadar Team published
Get better takes in the studio and on the stage, with our essential advice for producers and DIY music-makers
By Si Truss published
Confused about where to start with compressors and dynamics effects? We'll guide you through the essential features and settings
By Roland Schmidt published
If microphone terminology confuses more than it helps, this guide will illuminate the microphone basics
By Matt McCracken published
Get the most out of your machine and find out how far your laptop can really take your recordings
By MusicRadar Team published
How to make MusicRadar.com a preferred source
By Andy Price published
We’re all struggling to fit in music-making between our other time consuming responsibilities. Optimise your process by cutting back on the options
By Si Truss published
Let's explore how devices including Saturator, Roar and Erosion can help bring a track to life
By Jon Musgrave published
Ditch the repetitive loops and unlock more dynamic rhythms
By MusicRadar Team published
Essential information for anyone who wants to capture a kit
By Roland Schmidt published
We explore the theory behind beats, and how we score kicks, snares, hats and percussion
By Stuart Williams published
Don’t let annoying gremlins spoil your playing. From no sound to too much noise, most problems can be solved with some simple settings or affordable upgrades - here’s how
By The MusicRadar Team published
Inject some feel into your tracks by recording a real human drummer (no jokes, please) playing actual drums!
By Roland Schmidt published
If you find that your MIDI recreations of acoustic drum parts are sounding a little robotic, we've got some tips and tricks to bring them to life, along with some great suggestions for acoustic drum plugin suites.
By The MusicRadar Team published
Before you start your drumming journey, let’s take a tour of the instrument it’s all about…
By Si Truss published
Let’s explore some sound design tricks and tips using the highlight of Live 12.2 update
By Jon Musgrave published
If you want stylish and robust DJ headphones, these classics have received an update
By Roland Schmidt published
If the thought of ‘Green Onions’ turns you to a ‘Whiter Shade of Pale’, Nord has something in mind, as its legendary Organ series climbs to version 3
By Stuart Williams published
High quality in-ears don’t have to be custom-moulded, so says 64 Audio with its entry into the mid-priced monitor market
By Andy Jones published
It’s a multi-effects plugin that’s as easy to use as a standard EQ, and costs less than 50 bucks…
By Roland Schmidt published
Cherry Audio’s new mythological synth provides a three-pronged attack on an early '80s and underexploited classic
By Matt McCracken published
A pedal that gives you all your favourite drives in one box, and then some
By Phil Weller published
The next generation of the Swedish firm's headless guitar design has arrived; is this the guitar to finally convince the cynics to try one out?
By Tom Bradley published
The first mesh option for Yamaha’s DTX6 lineup offers larger pads and high quality sounds
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