Latest articles by Jon Musgrave
“An ideal tool for capturing ideas on the move”: Zoom R4 MultiTrak review
If you like recording your ideas on the move, Zoom could have just the device you’re after
“A clear winner on portability and ease of use”: Zoom H1 Essential review
Zoom’s H1 Essential aims to be the most compact and affordable field recorder available
Fantastic (free) plugins and how to use them: Newfangled Audio Pendulate
This free mono synth plugin is creative, chaotic and fun to use. It’s time to go West (Coast)
“It’s tougher and faster than ever”: Jump aboard the modern hardgroove train and learn to build a club-ready beat
Putting together the elements you need to craft a beat that just won't let up
"An excellent stomp box compressor that’s equally at home across a stereo mix": Polyend Press review
Combining a stomp box compressor and stereo mix compressor in one unit may seem slightly odd, but that’s exactly what this latest design does
"Light enough to mount with a camera and small enough to stick in your pocket”: Zoom H1 XLR review
Like the idea of a compact stereo recorder but don’t want the integrated mics? Then this could be for you
“A well-made and affordable headphone that is light, comfortable and a reliable choice for studio recording”: Tascam TH-11 review
Choosing studio headphones can be a confusing process. We size up this latest budget design
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 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
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
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
“A powerful device that manages to cram a lot of features into an incredibly compact footprint”: Zoom LiveTrak L6 review
If you need something backpack friendly, this compact mixer/recorder is surprisingly feature rich
How to craft extreme hyperpop textures to take your tunes out of this world
If you're interested in building your own hyperpop-infused tracks, then harnessing a bit of edge can take your mix to another level
Fantastic (free) plugins and how to use them: Vital
Wavetable takes on spectral warping features and more in a wonderfully contemporary synthesizer
How to make supersized hyperpop vocals
How to get that hyperpop chipmunk vocal effect whilst keeping your tempo in check - and artefacts to a minimum.
Exploding the vibrant components of hyperpop
This particular genre has certainly surpassed its DIY beginnings to influence a surprising number of top artists.
How to make a trip-hop bass part
"A simple programmed sub bass synth sound simply won’t cut it"
Ditch the loops and build your own trip-hop beat
If you’re after crispness and definition, processing loops has its limitations
“With the room calibration and support software, it's the most flexible mini monitor we’ve tried”: IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor Pro review
Small monitors usually struggle to deliver convincing low end, but this latest design has different ideas
How to create satisfying lo-fi chords and progressions
Think smart and consider the underlying theory of your lo-fi arrangement
“Delivers an interesting mix of retro flavour, and contemporary functionality”: Heritage Audio i73 Pro 2 review
Want to combine a classic analogue front end with desktop audio interfacing? We size up this attractive blend of old and new
10 ways to create lo-fi sounds in your DAW
Sure-fire methods for adding some soothing space and vintage texture to your lo-fi tracks
How to easily make a unique lo-fi beat
Stop relying on samples and loops, and build it from scratch in your DAW
“Delivers a compelling mix of features for music production, mastering, editing and audio restoration”: Magix Sequoia Pro 17 review
If your work incorporates editing, mastering and audio post, this PC-only DAW should definitely be on your radar. We check out the latest version
