Latest articles by Chris Barnes
Native Instruments' massive 50% off sale is almost over – save big on Massive X, Traktor and more while you still can
Loads of deals are still live in the NI Thanksgiving XXL sale, including half price Komplete upgrades
Supercharge your guitar recordings with big Cyber Weekend plugin savings for guitarists
Waves is offering HUGE money off PRS Supermodels, Eddie Kramer Guitar Channel and more
Waves' Silver plugin bundle has dropped from $599 to $49.99 with this epic Cyber Weekend deal
Get everything you need to make music in one package – 16 plugins including compressors, EQs and special effects
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NAMM 2019: Prog virtuoso Angel Vivaldi puts his name to new Charvel Signature guitar
Plus, Steel Panther’s Satchel rolls out a wild new Pro-Mod DK finish
Gerry Morgan: “Get stuck in and you’ll be fine. It’s never too late to learn another instrument”
The James Bay and Niall Horan drummer explains why embracing technology has been the greatest tool in realising his creative vision with pop’s biggest acts
Brann Dailor: “I see riffs cinematically”
Brann Dailor reveals his approach to songwriting, why he’s never sung better and what it takes to climb ‘drum mountain’
Clutch's Jean-Paul Gaster: “For me, drumming is a meditation”
30 years into his career, Jean-Paul Gaster knows a thing or two about the business of making music
NAMM 2019: Fender expands effects range with 6 new pedals
Introducing Fender-designed chorus, drive, tremolo, phase and more
NAMM 2019: Jackson’s new JS Series Spectra basses offer comfort, playability, style and affordability
Plus X Series Concert basses get a spruce up
NAMM 2019: Charvel unleashes the high performance USA Select DK24 HH 2PT CM from its Californian custom shop
Premium alder body and caramelized maple neck are a potent pairing
NAMM 2019: All-new Pro and X Series axes incoming from Jackson Guitars
Plus new finishes and updates to existing models
NAMM 2019: EVH embraces the exotic with new Wolfgang WG Standard Xotic models
Plus, smart new finishes for Wolfgang Standard QM and Special guitars
NAMM 2019: EVH launches the Striped Shark, an electric guitar with bite
EVH sinks its teeth into one of Eddie Van Halen’s iconic axes
NAMM 2019: 9 heavyweight signature models unveiled by Jackson
New axes from Jeff Loomis, Misha Mansoor, Phil Collen and more
NAMM 2019: Roland opens hybrid drumming up to the masses with the TM-1
Affordable module makes electro-acoustic drumming even more accessible
NAMM 2019: Magnatone celebrates its 80th year in style with special edition amps
Boutique amps for modern players
NAMM 2019: Cort unveils first ever multi-scale 8-string guitar and more
Guitars to suit every player from vintage to modern
NAMM 2019: 7 new wallet-friendly basses incoming from Cort
Smart looks and neat features at affordable prices
NAMM 2019: British Drum Company aims sky high with new Aviator aluminium snare drum
Plus, KickFix bass drum anchors and Archer snare revealed
NAMM 2019: DW’s classic 5000 pedal gets single chain drive option
History gets an update on new bass drum pedal
NAMM 2019: Tama hits the mark with trio of sub-£120 steel snare drums
Grab a slice of black magic
NAMM 2019: Has Meinl made the ultimate busking tools for drummers and percussionists?
Pickup-toting cajon makes live amplification a breeze
