Latest articles by Si Truss
Elektron Digitone II review
Elektron's hardware FM synth was already a modern classic – but this update is still a significant upgrade
Ezra Collective’s Joe Armon-Jones on why he created his Aquarii Studios and his dub mixing technique
Watch the UK keyboard player and producer discuss his new studio and ambitious double LP, All The Quiet
Ableton Live 12.2 overhauls the device I use on pretty much every track – and rectifies Push 3’s most notable missing feature
Live 12.2 lands in public Beta, also bringing updates to Meld, Roar, new Max devices and more
Best budget audio interfaces 2025: Cheap USB interfaces for home recording, streaming, podcasting, and more
I’ve tested more than 20 options to bring you my expert pick of the best affordable audio interfaces for great quality recording on a budget
Roland is giving away its software 303 free – but be quick, there’s only 3,030 up for grabs
Download the official Roland Cloud recreation of the synth that invented acid house
Giles Martin explains why you’d be wrong to think ‘AI’ created Lennon's parts for The Beatles' Now and Then
Exclusive: Watch the track's co-producer demonstrate the machine learning technology behind the Fab Four's final single
Adam F on making '90s DnB classic Colours – and why he’s re-recording it for 2025
“We went to the Hit Factory in New York, which was 10 or 15 grand a day. I preferred the mixdowns that I did in my bedroom in Watford”
There’s a lot we love about Korg’s latest DIY synth – but it has one significant problem
Watch our video review and demo of Korg’s budget-friendly, build-it-yourself Nu:Tekt NTS-1 mkII
Best budget studio monitors 2025: Make your mix sing with these wallet-friendly home studio speakers
The best cheap studio monitors for home recording, with my hand-picked and affordable options from Adam, IK Multimedia, M-Audio, PreSonus and more
Post Malone and Nirvana, Paul McCartney, David Byrne and Robyn: SNL’s 50th had something for everyone
Plus, Paul McCartney's Abbey Road medley, Sabrina Carpenter performs with Paul Simon, and more – watch the highlights
Donald Trump’s tariffs appear to be benefitting an unexpected industry: K-Pop
With looming trade wars on the horizon, investors see the music industry as a safe bet
“The best ever grime producer”: Influential producer and beat maker Terror Danjah has died
“There are few people I have seen reach out, nurture and empower as many emerging artists”
Jack White bemoans fans feeling their ticket ‘entitles’ them to a mammoth setlist
“It's not a marvel movie, or a Vegas residency”: The White Stripes icon wants a return to low key rock and punk gigs
Charli XCX's Brat mastering engineer Idania Valencia on her go-to plugins and the threat of AI
The Mexican mastering engineer on working on Charli XCX's Grammy-winning behemoth and why she works entirely in-the-box
Unexpected collabs, Behringer surprises and more: The biggest music tech stories of NAMM 2025
We round up NAMM 2025's best new synths, controllers, studio gear and more
Best DJ turntables 2025: Top decks for vinyl DJs
Our guide to the best DJ vinyl turntables around, for bedroom DJs, seasoned pros, and everyone in-between
Best DJ headphones 2025: Booth-ready choices from budget to pro-level
Our expert pick of reliable headphones to suit any type of DJ, including options from Sennheiser, Technics and Pioneer
Best beginner DJ controllers 2025: Top picks for budding mix masters
Entry-level devices for rekordbox, Serato, Traktor and more - perfect for beginner DJs
Best DJ controllers 2025: Hands-on control for Serato, rekordbox, Traktor and more - our expert picks
Our expert guide to the best hardware DJ controllers for PC, Mac and iOS
NAMM 2025: Nord’s Piano 6 promises “greater flexibility for performance and sound creation”
The latest version of the iconic red piano offers advanced synth and piano layering, better hands-on control and enhanced effects
NAMM 2025: Korg gets into the turntable game with its Vestax-inspired Handytraxx range
Korg's handheld Handytraxx Play reemerges, joined by a new range of audiophile-focused portable turntables
Best DAWs 2025: The best digital audio workstations for PC and Mac
Our expert pick of music production software packages for every budget and application - tested and rated
NAMM 2025: Korg’s revived Kronos promises faster operation and fresh sounds
Korg’s beloved workstation returns, but some might be disappointed by the apparent lack of new features
