Latest articles by Andy Jones
Best iPad for musicians and producers 2025: My pick of Apple tablets for all levels of music maker
Apple's iPads can now comfortably handle every music production task, but which is most suited to your needs? I put the whole range under the microscope
"We’re here to break the barriers and put powerful instruments into the hands of real musicians, not collectors": Here's the 2025 update on all the synths and drum machines that Behringer has announced that aren't in the shops yet
The controversial company has teased a huge number of reimagined products and some of its own designs, too. Here's where everything's at...
2025's new DIY techno drum machine craze is here, and all you need is a flashlight and an FM radio
A producer creates a kick drum pattern using a torch, and it even has sidechain compression
“Don’t overthink it” : Finneas on how Billie Eilish's Birds of a Feather keeps it simple
Basically, keep it simple, stupid – we knew there was a reason we're not global superstars
Why Adele's 21 is a perfectly-assembled modern classic
“She’s the sharpest, most instinctive artist I’ve ever worked with. She’s pure gut, pure intuition"
“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
“Still undoubtedly one of the most powerful synths on the market and the new updates help highlight this”: Minimal Audio Current 2.0 review
Current comes with a full rack of Minimal Audio effects and some of the most powerful engines out there…
“Version 8 puts Kontakt right up there front and centre as a performance tool and ideas generator”: Native Instruments Kontakt 8 review
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
“All the music software you need… but for the price of a mid-level Apple Mac”: Native Instruments Komplete 15 review
Komplete 15 really is everything you ever wanted in music production software, but is it now just too big in both size and price?
Want to get those unfinished projects finished? Let us help in this guide to finalising your tracks and songs
Completing a track in your DAW can be a surprisingly difficult task, but in this feature we'll guide you through the final stages
Best in-ear monitors 2025: IEMs for stage and studio
Our expert guide to the best in-ear monitors for practice, performance and production, no matter your budget
Best Christmas gifts for musicians 2025: 43 affordable festive present ideas for music-makers (which they'll genuinely love)
Shopping for a drummer, guitarist, DJ, producer or content creator? Here’s some Christmas gift inspiration for the muso in your life - including last-minute ideas
Why Billie Eilish's When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? is a modern masterpiece
Billie's debut was recorded using mostly Logic stock plugins and a cheap set of Yamaha monitors
"This particular 808 is arguably the single most important drum machine in history"
The origin of house music in 5 key tracks
How a small group of Chicago producers invented house and changed music forever
“I’ve got the 303 but I don’t know how to work it - it’s making all these crazy sounds!”
New to working with loops? Start here
"Those looped dance music breakdowns and drops have been done a million times before - so tweak them a little!"
Cyber Monday plugin deals 2024: Last chance software savings
Cyber Monday is over but you can still save big on VSTs and music software
Cyber Monday MacBook deals 2024: Last-minute MacBook deals
The sales are over now but you can still pick up some great deals
Black Friday plugin deals 2024: Black Friday is over, but there are still plenty of deals to get your hands on
We round up all the best plugin deals that are still hanging around post-Black Friday
“A wonderful blend of multitimbral synth hardware with clip style sequencing, wrapped up in a solid, performance-based module”: Mayer EMI MD850 Vibes review
Vibes is a multitimbral hardware synth with Ableton-style sequencing. It's hardware imitating software imitating hardware, and we like it a lot
Best studio monitors 2025: Studio speakers for musicians and producers on any budget
A comprehensive guide to the best studio monitor speakers for home studio recording, whether you’re a beginner or pro producer – including Yamaha, IK Multimedia, Focal and more
How the breakbeat genre took over the music world
“It was the B-side that became one of the most important pieces of music ever - certainly one of the most sampled”
