NAMM 2025: Eastman unveils FullerTone series: electrics with retro vibes, innovative bolt-on builds
The FullerTone neck joint is a bolt-on with a long tenon that offers three times greater neck to body contact
Artists
“I saw the punches in my mind: Bam! Bam, bam, bam! Bam, bam, bam! Bam, bam, bam!”: The making of a classic rock anthem
It was No 1 in the US for six weeks in 1982
NAMM 2025: ESP unveils signature models for Mick Thomson, Will Adler and more in epic launch
It's that magical time of the year when ESP drop dozens of new models, and once again the metal guitar specialist has gone big with artist collabs
FireAid is go: Billie Eilish, Joni Mitchell, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Dave Matthews, John Mayer and more pile on for mega charity gig
Raising money to help rebuild communities devastated by fire, a line-up of stars will be appearing live in LA later this month
The centrality of music and sound in David Lynch's work
The late Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet director’s canon has left a lasting imprint on musicians and sound designers
NAMM 2025: Morley teams up with Pantera’s Rex Brown for signature wah with “intense monstrous sweep”
Based on Brown’s Pro Series II Wah, with gnarly glow-in-the-dark details, this Sweetwater exclusive is available now
A music professor breaks down Brian Eno's Ambient 1: Music For Airports
Following the release of Gary Hustwit's long-awaited Eno documentary, our resident music prof puts the fabled producer's most celebrated release under the musical microscope
How Chappell Roan’s Good Luck, Babe! went from album cast-off to global smash
Tweaked and perfected for months, Roan’s breakthrough track was a three-way labour of love
Music Tech
"It costs too much and we don't need it but, yes, we really do want one": Teenage Engineering OP-XY review
It's a mobile music-making and performing wonder, but two grand can get you an awful lot other studio gear
NAMM 2025: Melbourne Instruments teases new MIDI controller with motorized knobs
The Australian manufacturer looks set to release a controller that features the specially developed, self-rotating knobs from its Nina and Delia synths
Best MIDI keyboards 2025: Mac, PC and iOS keyboards for players, composers and producers
Our expert guide to the best MIDI keyboards of all sizes and budgets to integrate with your home studio
NAMM 2025: Nord’s Piano 6 promises “greater flexibility for performance and sound creation”
The latest version of the iconic red piano offers advanced synth and piano layering, better hands-on control and enhanced effects
MusicRadar deals of the week: Score £200 off an outrageous Flying V, £200 off a stunning digital piano, and $400 off a shred-worthy Charvel
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Fender, Epiphone, Charvel, Casio and more
NAMM 2025: Offering both digital and analogue control, Flock Audio’s Switch takes takes audio routing to the next level
With DAW control and a customisable LED display, this latest switch gear is pulling out all the stops
NAMM 2025: Korg gets into the turntable game with its Vestax-inspired Handytraxx range
Korg's handheld Handytraxx Play reemerges, joined by a new range of audiophile-focused portable turntables
Best PCs for music production 2025: Apple Macs and Windows machines for your home studio
Discover the power that a desktop PC or Mac can bring to your music-making, with our expert pick of the best desktops for music production
NAMM 2025: Audient unveils iD48, a flagship 8-channel 24x32 audio interface that makes integrating outboard gear quick and easy
iD48's new Switchable Analogue Inserts let you track and mix using external hardware without physically re-patching cables
NAMM 2025: Have all your keyboards always connected with Heritage Audio's Synth Buddy, a 10 to 1 reversible and fully passive stereo switch
Loads of gear and not enough inputs? No problem - getting your favourite noisemaker into your mix is just a dial spin away
Guitars
NAMM 2025: Eastman unveils FullerTone series: electrics with retro vibes, innovative bolt-on builds
The FullerTone neck joint is a bolt-on with a long tenon that offers three times greater neck to body contact
Best guitar wireless systems 2025: Cut the cord and liberate your playing today
Invest in a transmitter/receiver and ditch trailing cables with our pick of the best wireless guitar systems from beginner to pro
NAMM 2025: ESP unveils signature models for Mick Thomson, Will Adler and more in epic launch
It's that magical time of the year when ESP drop dozens of new models, and once again the metal guitar specialist has gone big with artist collabs
NAMM 2025: Morley teams up with Pantera’s Rex Brown for signature wah with “intense monstrous sweep”
Based on Brown’s Pro Series II Wah, with gnarly glow-in-the-dark details, this Sweetwater exclusive is available now
MusicRadar deals of the week: Score £200 off an outrageous Flying V, £200 off a stunning digital piano, and $400 off a shred-worthy Charvel
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Fender, Epiphone, Charvel, Casio and more
NAMM 2025: PRS unveils “roadworthy workhorse,” a Swamp Ash comeback and new core series electronics
PRS makes an impressive start to its 40th anniversary year with two high-end electrics, hardware upgrades for S2 and select Bolt-on models – and what about those DMO humbuckers?
Walrus Audio unveils its Qi Etherealizer guitar pedal, but you might want to use it with any instrument
Guitarists will want to take it on a sonic journey, but the rest of us will want to come along for the ride
Guitar Lessons & Tutorials
Fingerboard care basics: 6 things you need you need know about how to clean and condition your guitar fretboard
A string change is the ideal opportunity to get your 'board back to its best
Proggy pentatonic! How to use the good ol’ pentatonic scale in cool new ways
Get strumming: The 22 essential beginner, blues and folk guitar chords every guitarist should learn first
Inspiration for every skill level
30 essential acoustic guitar chords, with charts
Massively expand your musical vocabulary and songwriting options with these beautiful acoustic guitar chords
"You can learn hundreds of songs with a few easy chords and some basic rhythm playing chops"
Master five classic songs with just a handful of chords
"If your guitar isn't in tune you'll never sound good": 4 causes of your strings going out of tune and how to solve them
The biggest cause of frustration for guitar players? The struggle to stay in tune is real, but there are ways to make things easier
The most-learned guitar and piano songs of 2024 have been revealed
It turns out that The Eagles are still pretty popular, too…
Latest Tuition
How to make 8-bit video game sounds in your DAW with a free synth
It's relatively easy to brew some authentic Nintendo console-esque sounds with modern software. Here's how to rustle up some chiptune seasoning
How to create low-key ambient techno beats in your DAW
Creating an ambient techno groove can be far from a chilled affair, so we take you through the basics of generating a low-key pattern.
The music theory behind laying down the perfect groove explained
If you’ve ever wondered why your tracks don’t have that extra exuberance, it could just all be a matter of groove.
Fingerboard care basics: 6 things you need you need know about how to clean and condition your guitar fretboard
A string change is the ideal opportunity to get your 'board back to its best
Use this classic free Computer Music synth to generate movement across your track
One of the magazine's most beloved freebies is the perfect tool for creating a sense of movement in your mixes
“At certain points in music history it became fashionable to place accents on certain beats”: How to score a drum part
We explore the theory behind beats, and how we score kicks, snares, hats and percussion
“If you like someone’s work, the important thing is to be exposed to everything that person has been exposed to”: Understanding Bob Dylan's take on incorporating your inspirations
What can songwriters learn from Bob Dylan's view on absorbing influences?
Make your instrument sounds go further with this slick modulation hack
Sometimes the best way to make your track feel more kinetic is to eschew plugins and get creative with your instruments
How to get this classic Sega-inspired synth for free and use it to create next-level chiptune sounds
The perfect tool for making classic chiptune effects and sonics
"The soulful rough edges are what set your tracks apart from algorithmically-generated TikTok bops": 7 ways to make electronic music sound more human
Breathe life and personality into your beats with these 7 tips for humanising your electronic music
Why does the retro video game-inspired chiptune genre remain such a popular genre?
It's a genre that leans heavy on nostalgia, melding melody, harmony and lo-fi sounds
Get strumming: The 22 essential beginner, blues and folk guitar chords every guitarist should learn first
Inspiration for every skill level
The quick guide to the theory behind tempo and bpm
"The next time a musician says to you 'shall we try this a little more allegro?' you will know exactly what they mean"
"These chords are used on everything from The Beatles to Billie Eilish": How to learn triad theory
The triad is one of the cornerstones of music theory, and vital for creating harmony. We examine the three points of the chord.
Exploring the theory behind making beats and the importance of time signatures
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.
14 tips for modulating your sounds better
If you are still unsure about the best way to approach modulation and movement, check out our top tips for complete success.
Fantastic (free) plugins and how to use them: Supermassive
Go large, as we explore the varied capabilities of ValhallaDSP's must-have delay-and-reverb plugin
How to create Jean-Michel Jarre-style phasing with delay in your DAW using a free synth!
How to create that vintage Jarre sound, created from a single synth, that conjures a huge sound-stage.
Latest reviews
"It costs too much and we don't need it but, yes, we really do want one": Teenage Engineering OP-XY review
It's a mobile music-making and performing wonder, but two grand can get you an awful lot other studio gear
“The VQD could well unlock drumming for people who otherwise can’t possibly play a kit at home”: Roland VQD106 review
If noise annoys those around you when you’re drumming, this ultra-quiet electronic set has the solutions - plus, watch our volume comparison video with a standard e-kit
“Presents a supremely intuitive workflow and fantastic quality preamps”: SSL 2+ MKII review
The latest audio interface to get an update steps into the home recording ring
“The biggest and best all-in-one modular step sequencer, offering flexibility and playability”: Analogue Solutions AS500-SEQ review
Step on with this sequencing Colossus from Analogue Solutions
Shergold Masquerader Standard SM11 review
Another home run from Patrick James Eggle? This Masquerader could be the real deal for those seeking an affordable doublecut with a difference
“In a world where AI is starting to impact in so many areas of tech, it is notable and perhaps refreshing that this gets no mention in this release”: Steinberg Cubase Pro 14 review
Does Cubase still have what it takes to remain at the DAW top table?
“Quality sound, volume on tap, and plenty of flexibility”: Positive Grid Spark Edge review
We put PG’s latest pint-sized powerhouse to the test
“Atomika goes an awful lot further than the original Polivoks”: Cherry Audio Atomika review
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!
“The experimental effects box and sample mangler you didn't know you wanted… but it's not quite finished”: Torso Electronics S-4 review
You might have to wait a little longer for this long-awaited granular sampler…
“A layered world of modular synthesis, sequencing and more, with fantastic, in-depth features”: KV331 Audio SynthMaster 3 review
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