Slipknot’s Jim Root on his unlikely guitar inspirations
When speaking to Slipknot’s riff-merchant back in 2014, the heavy-hitting guitarist revealed some surprising musical touchpoints that informed the band’s fifth record
Artists
Slipknot’s Jim Root on his unlikely guitar inspirations
When speaking to Slipknot’s riff-merchant back in 2014, the heavy-hitting guitarist revealed some surprising musical touchpoints that informed the band’s fifth record
Brian Fallon on how ‘80s rock lit the fuse for his star-studded solo album
“We said, ‘Let’s not be shy about what we’re doing because none of this music was shy,” says the Gaslight Anthem frontman, who welcomes Brandon Flowers, Phil Collen and more to his solo LP
“Thankfully, he is well”: Gillian Gilbert reveals she's seriously ill with cancer, not husband Stephen Morris
Couple have quit touring with the New Order “for the forseeable future”
“It wouldn't be a young generation”: So who would be in Dave Mustaine’s new big four of thrash metal?
Guitarist comes up with some interesting choices
How M.I.A. and producer Diplo broke the rules – and channelled Pink Floyd – on her mega hit Paper Planes
One of the most iconic pop anthems of the 21st century
“It seemed to hit the spot”: Hear an early version of Norwegian Wood with an unfamiliar arrangement
Track is included on the Rubber Soul special edition
We speak to director Garth Jennings about capturing Pulp’s remarkable return in a new film
Oasis might have stolen the headlines, but Britpop veterans Pulp’s return has been equally as triumphant. Now, the Jarvis Cocker-led outfit’s entire journey is recounted in a new film by acclaimed director Garth Jennings
Music Tech
Audient launches Horizon, a flagship Thunderbolt interface range with sub-millisecond latency
Comprising three models aimed at the professional studio market, Horizon is the British company's new flagship interface range
Acon Digital’s Acoustica 8 audio editor is the company’s “most ambitious release to date”
The longstanding editing, mastering and restoration suite gets a major update loaded with AI-powered tools
Arturia’s Audiofuse Studio Rev 2 aims to be a desktop interface for all occasions
With ‘optimised’ preamps, improved Bluetooth and a broad spread of I/O options, Arturia’s upgraded interface aims to have all bases covered
Learn from a techno legend: Kevin Saunderson to give a Roland 909 workshop live from Detroit tomorrow
Tutorial will include sequencing, sound shaping, and performance techniques
Serato 5.0 introduces open streaming and ‘Lucid Beatgrids’ that can adapt to BPM changes
The DJ software revamps its beatgrid technology and adds the ability to stream music from multiple platforms at once
Soundcraft's Signature Plus mixers pack Lexicon effects and dbx compression into an analogue console from $799
The four-strong range spans 12 to 32 channels, with Ghost mic preamps, a 4x4 USB-C interface and the same feature set across every model
Outbox 8 can add multiple audio and CV outputs to your favourite Elektron groovebox – or any other class-compliant hardware
Elektron’s new breakout box can route USB audio and convert MIDI to CV
Suno has rebuilt its AI music models from scratch with licensed music
Alongside the release of its industry-backed V6 models, the AI music platform has announced the development of tools that will let users create with and remix music from participating artists
Denon’s Prime 4 G2 is a uniquely expressive DJ setup that borrows a few tricks from Akai’s MPC range
The updated all-in-one DJ system comes equipped with the MPC’s multi-touch MPCe pads as well as onboard stem separation
Universal Audio's Topline Vocal Tune is now available for Apollo and UAD hardware
Based on the vocal tuner from UA’s Topline Vocal Suite, the “ultra-low-latency” plugin adds Elastic and Sustain controls and MIDI repitching
Guitars
IK Multimedia launches flagship amp modeller that lets you run four Tone Models simultaneously
The Tonex digital tone universe expands once more with a fully featured floor unit that offers serious pro-quality rig options
Brian Fallon on how ‘80s rock lit the fuse for his star-studded solo album
“We said, ‘Let’s not be shy about what we’re doing because none of this music was shy,” says the Gaslight Anthem frontman, who welcomes Brandon Flowers, Phil Collen and more to his solo LP
"Superb playability, a versatile sound set, and pretty unbeatable value": Shergold Telstar Standard ST14 12-String review
This is an affordable retro inspired 12-string that punches well above its weight
“It’s the only guitar that I’ve ever had stolen, and the neck was like a ’50s Les Paul. It was amazing”
Strats might not play a starring role in Oasis history but Marr sold Gallagher a pre-CBS ’65 model that ended up on Don’t Look Back In Anger and Wonderwall. Does Marr want it back?
Buddy Guy at 90 – how the world’s greatest living bluesman transformed guitar
Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, SRV... They were all in awe of Buddy Guy, but his influence spans generations and he has forever changed how we play the instrument
How QOTSA found their album centrepiece at 2am, a “little drunk” and ready to go home
Troy Van Leeuwen and Jon Theodore discuss the late-night magic behind QOTSA's new single Insignificant Other
Gretsch’s play for hard-riffing rock players continues with the “exotic” black limba Jet and CVT
With Pure Volt Twin Six 'buckers in the driver's seat these puppies have plenty bite, and that black limba build looks on-point in high-gloss sunburst
Guitar Lessons & Tutorials
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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
How to play a piano with both hands
Here's the simple way to get your left and right hands making beautiful music together
It's time to finally learn music theory – Start here with our basic notation overview
Learning to actually read music can open up many avenues as a musician, and it isn't as difficult as it might look…
Here's everything you need to know about keyboard sizes but were afraid to ask
Looking for the perfect keyboard? Does size really matter? 88, 49, 32?… Here’s the full guide to navigating the keys-world
6 steps for perfectly capturing a real drum performance in your DAW
Inject some feel into your tracks by recording a real human drummer (no jokes, please). It's easier than you think
How to start recording pristine picked acoustic guitar in just three simple steps
You can create a great guitar track using just a single microphone and it's simpler than you think…
10 music theory tricks every producer and songwriter should know
Spruce up your chords and snazz up your scales with these simple but powerful techniques
How to use a mixing console
Faders, knobs, buttons, sliders and sockets explained: Here’s how to find your way around a modern mixing desk
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
Latest Reviews
"Superb playability, a versatile sound set, and pretty unbeatable value": Shergold Telstar Standard ST14 12-String review
This is an affordable retro inspired 12-string that punches well above its weight
"It’s hard to deny it’s impressive what Positive Grid has packed into this tiny floor unit, but it can feel a little overstuffed at times": Positive Grid Spark Pedal review
The Spark gets a pedalboard makeover, putting the power of the smart practice amp at your feet
“Forget Interstellar, if you want to know what being sucked into a black hole might sound like, this is the pedal for you”: Walrus Audio Lüm Texture Engine review
Welcome to the granular and textural reverb pedal built from the essence of three iconic Walrus pedals; Slö, Fable and Lore
“Its build quality is miles ahead of any other new instrument at this price”: Harley Benton JB-62HA review
Did Harley Benton drag this bass behind a car? Nope – it’s the brand-new, beaten-to-hell JB-62HA.
“When you're away from your main rig, it more than fills a void.”: Donner Hush X Pro review
This next-generation travel guitar packs a lot in, but isn't without its niggles
“An exceptionally accurate model of the original Prophet, with a clutch of incredibly useful enhancements”: GForce Prophet-5 review
Embellished by official backing from Sequential, GForce brings us the original soothsayer in software form. We look at the fortunes of the new Prophet
“It talks the talk and you listen when it does”: UDO Audio DMNO review
It's another two-synths-in-one offering from UDO, but this one has the Domino effect
“A fantastic-sounding instrument, with the concept of the supersaw placed at the very core of its makeup”: Native Instruments SuperStarSaw review
The legendary supersaw waveform gets the superstar treatment, through this new collaboration from Native Instruments
