There's no Glastonbury this year, but this movie is here to show you what it looked and sounded like in 1993
You can also watch more recent Glastonbury sets on the BBC iPlayer
Artists
There's no Glastonbury this year, but this movie is here to show you what it looked and sounded like in 1993
You can also watch more recent Glastonbury sets on the BBC iPlayer
How to re-create Drake’s smooth Burning Bridges sound using plugins
He’s one of hip-hop’s biggest stars, but his globally successful sound is easily replicable with the right software - and the right know-how…
Sombr reflects on being asked to perform in honour of Taylor Swift after she called him "the future"
“I picked two songs, and I suggested them to her and she was like, ‘Perfect.’ So, I was like, ‘OK’”
How to replicate the sample-based sonics of a gnarly Prodigy classic
Dissecting one of the big beat heavyweights’ most iconic bangers, and learning how to recreate its sound ourselves
How to replicate Charli XCX’s sonic characteristics
Having a Brat summer so far? Join us as we take a look at the core components that make up the most effective Charli XCX tracks
“It just sounds like me”: Why Joe Bonamassa’s tribute to Rory Gallagher didn’t turn out as expected
“Getting Rory’s Strat from the National Museum would have taken an act of government!”
“Apparently that beat was originally for Kanye”: Finneas on the "weird production choices" in a TV theme that's become a modern classic
The Billie Eilish collaborator, solo artist and television composer picked out ten "fascinating and unconventional" moments in music production for the Track Star podcast
Music Tech
“A very impressive all-in-one audio recording solution aimed at music and multimedia users”: Hisong AirStudio S1 review
Crowdfunded startup Hisong wants to simplify mobile recording. Let’s see if it has succeeded
Inside the new wave of AI tools turning prompts into plugins
AI-powered plugin generators like Amorph and Pluginmaker.ai promise to democratiSe development – but is vibe coding really the future of plugin design, or just hype?
“An incredibly exciting instrument that's capable of some pretty clever party tricks”: Expressive E Osmose CE review
Expressive E has MPE running through its core, and now we have the opportunity to transplant some of that MPE tech into our DAWs, with the Osmose CE controller
How to replicate the sample-based sonics of a gnarly Prodigy classic
Dissecting one of the big beat heavyweights’ most iconic bangers, and learning how to recreate its sound ourselves
Want to recreate the classic sound of golden age '90s hip-hop? Download this pack of 537 free samples from SampleRadar
We offer up a goldmine of beats, loops, one-shots and multi-samples inspired by hip-hop's heyday, complete with vinyl crackle
I’ve been a professional producer for decades, and these are the plugins I always call-up when working on a project
There’s so many plugins out there that can handle the same tasks slightly differently, but in the eyes of production expert Jon Musgrave, you really only need a small stable of selected favourites. Here’s his…
“Apparently that beat was originally for Kanye”: Finneas on the "weird production choices" in a TV theme that's become a modern classic
The Billie Eilish collaborator, solo artist and television composer picked out ten "fascinating and unconventional" moments in music production for the Track Star podcast
Arturia’s new Ocean-inspired reverb will turn your sounds “into a living sonic current”
Rev Ocean brings shoegaze-friendly modulated reverbs to your DAW
The difference between distortion and saturation and how to effectively get a gnarly sound
Adding small or even large amounts of saturation doesn’t have to be bad for you, as we explore how to singe your sonics
Want crispy, retro digital drum machine sounds? Here’s our top picks of the plugin options that emulate the pioneering classics
Despite low-quality sample rates, vintage digital drum machines remain a production constant. We hook-up three of the best, and recommend their plugin counterparts
Guitars
How to tune a guitar… Even if you haven’t got a tuner
Before you start bashing out your first riff, your guitar must be in tune. Here’s everything you need to know about tuning your guitar
Gibson unveils exquisite Custom Shop Historic Reissues of the 1959 and ’62 ES-330s
Dog-ear P-90s, a super-resonant build, one with a fat neck, one with a slim neck, these are a welcome return to the Gibson Custom lineup
How Jim Adkins nailed his solo to Jimmy Eat World’s The Middle
The Middle needed a big solo to go with its over-sized hooks, and on the spot, with a Telecaster in hand, Adkins found one
Johnny Marr is auctioning off his most-famous guitars
After documenting them in Marr's Guitars, the indie icon couldn't bear consigning them to storage once more, and they'll be auctioned via Christie's in September
Thomann is taking legal action against Fender in cease-and-desist dispute
"The questions raised here go far beyond a mere legal dispute and affect the future of diversity, innovation and competition in our industry"
“Fender is not suing anybody”: CEO pushes back on the cease-and-desist controversy
“We’re talking specifically about the Stratocaster”
EarthQuaker Devices unveils compact version of Sunn O))) Life Pedal – and this time the ultimate doom pedal is here to stay
The EarthQuaker Devices' HalfLife is a more compact version of the drone metal pioneers Sunn O))) octave fuzz and boost pedal based on the
Guitar Lessons & Tutorials
Confused by guitar tabs and notation? Use this complete guide to reading music for guitar
Learn to play acoustic and electric guitar in record time with our guide to easy-to-read notation
"Don't play scales just to get faster. Speed is a happy by-product of playing more accurately": Beginner Guitar Lessons - nailing scales
The A major pentatonic, A minor pentatonic and Mixolydian are great places to start and we'll show you how
"There isn't one correct answer": 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
What are the best online guitar lessons in 2026? I’m a professional guitar gear reviewer and these are my highest-rated lessons platforms
My expert pick of the best online guitar courses will supercharge your playing wherever you are, and whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player
How Tom Morello used his guitar to drill into the off-limits domain of the turntablist
The Rage Against the Machine axe-man’s most memorable moment saw him emulate a DJ scratch breakdown using a trick that few have fully mastered
With a massive 89% discount, $99 for a year's worth of Guitar Tricks online lessons is the best way to upgrade your guitar playing this Black Friday
Guitar Tricks is our number one online tuition platform for guitar players
Ignite your inner guitar god for just 27 cents a day with TrueFire’s July 4th sale - save 60% on online lessons
With over 84,000 lessons at your disposal, this is one of the best value guitar tuition subscriptions online right now
Can you fix your guitar's frets yourself? We try three innovative approaches from MusicNomad to investigate how they might conquer a major cause of fret buzz
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
Latest Tuition
The difference between distortion and saturation and how to effectively get a gnarly sound
Adding small or even large amounts of saturation doesn’t have to be bad for you, as we explore how to singe your sonics
How to use reverb to build impressive-sounding filters, reverses, risers and pads
Create your own reverb effects with our step-by-step tutorial
How to get Radiohead’s resonant National Anthem vocal effect in software
On Kid A, Radiohead went resonant with some severe vocal processing - although complex at the time, the incredible results can now be easily achieved in software
Build your own expressive talkbox with plugins
If you love the sound of the talkbox, but grapple with the practicality of the hardware, we have some top tips for recreating the classic sound with plugins
How to get recognisable pop sounds and effects using only Logic’s stock plugins
If you’ve got Logic, you’re already more than capable of recreating Skrillex’s manipulated reverb, Billie Eilish’s formant shifting and much more…
How to emulate one of Jon Hopkins' signature sonic techniques with plugins
We get creative with an effects chain inspired by Jon Hopkins, and a heavy dose of felt piano
Exploring how Harry Styles brought the sounds of minimal techno to pop with Aperture
Aperture heralded a new approach for Styles, but its sounds clearly cribbed from the minimal techno playbook
Do you want to remix faster and better? Here's 6 essential remix skills every producer should know
Get the technical know-how required to make great remixes with these essential techniques
Confused by guitar tabs and notation? Use this complete guide to reading music for guitar
Learn to play acoustic and electric guitar in record time with our guide to easy-to-read notation
I’m so obsessed with Olivia Rodrigo’s Drop Dead trance bass sound that I remade it in my DAW
We create our own transient-heavy synth bass with leanings towards the trance-heavy sounds of the 90s. ‘Drop Dead’ you exclaim? No way! We were Born Slippy!
How to emulate the sound of Gary Numan’s synth-pop classic Cars
We lift the bonnet on a foundational piece of synth genius, and demonstrate how you can achieve its distinctive sound yourself in your DAW
How to master virtually any software synth
Don't let your software arsenal overwhelm you - sometimes the best route to creative success is to mine just one instrument
"Don't play scales just to get faster. Speed is a happy by-product of playing more accurately": Beginner Guitar Lessons - nailing scales
The A major pentatonic, A minor pentatonic and Mixolydian are great places to start and we'll show you how
"Record everything all the time – and keep it all": 8 pro techno producers explain how they create their tracks
We delve into our In The Studio archive to compile the techno secrets behind releases on esteemed labels including Drumcode, Cocoon, Dekmantel, Second State and more
"There isn't one correct answer": 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
How to pan like a pro and spread your mix across the stereo image
We help you broaden your mixing horizons with some useful tips for panning perfection
The difference between distortion and saturation and how to effectively get a gnarly sound
Adding small or even large amounts of saturation doesn’t have to be bad for you, as we explore how to singe your sonics
How to conjure the spirit of early techno and trigger your own retro zaps in software
How a sound design approach originally deployed for television effects became an electronic music staple - and how to make it yourself
Latest Reviews
“A very impressive all-in-one audio recording solution aimed at music and multimedia users”: Hisong AirStudio S1 review
Crowdfunded startup Hisong wants to simplify mobile recording. Let’s see if it has succeeded
“An incredibly exciting instrument that's capable of some pretty clever party tricks”: Expressive E Osmose CE review
Expressive E has MPE running through its core, and now we have the opportunity to transplant some of that MPE tech into our DAWs, with the Osmose CE controller
“Well balanced and sit wonderfully with each other in terms of pitch”: Zultan Alaris Cymbals review
Zultan continues to expand its already impressive range of cymbals with the new Alaris Series
“Could easily become one of the most beneficial elements of your mastering suite”: Mastering the Mix - Stereovault review
If you find yourself struggling to get just the right amount of width in your mix, Stereovault may be the plugin you've always needed, as we broaden our panoramic horizons.
“Despite this minimalist footprint, it’s one of the sturdiest racks I’ve tested in this price bracket”: Donner Groove Ultra electronic drum set review
Donner continues its assault on budget gear with an e-kit packing fantastic hardware and standout looks, but the module needs some work
“So insanely powerful that I could see it lasting a decade or more in home recording studios”: Apple Mac Mini M4 review
Apple’s miniature desktop packs enough punch to run most music-making tasks without breaking a sweat
“I get to 171 tracks before any errors during a full playthrough at the lowest buffer setting”: Apple MacBook Neo review
We put Apple’s newest machine to the test to find out if it really is the ultimate budget laptop for music production
“An immensely powerful tool for recording, live use, rehearsing and practising, teaching, live streaming and more”: Yamaha EAD50 review
Nearly a decade after the release of the EAD10, Yamaha knocks it out of the park with the upgraded EAD50
