Joining an already impressive catalogue of orchestral sample libraries, Spitfire’s latest selection is their most accessible yet.

Behringer recreates another classic synth, focusing on a favourite of artists such as Depeche Mode and The Prodigy. But can this budget version deliver the same delicious analogue sound?

There are plenty of recording bundles out there, but this might just be the easiest to use.

Touted as the world’s smallest ANC earbuds, are these really worthy of ‘Pro’ status?

With their European tour halted, the eclectic Texas duo reflects on making their latest record and how musicians need to adapt to prosper.

The Danish/Egyptian artist shows us around her quaint space after her new release with Jean Bacarreza.

The evolution of the human brain may be to blame for your tracks failing to impress others, even if you’ve slaved over them for months.

Melding traditional Indian classical with freeform jazz and electronica, producer and composer Sarathy Korwar explores what it means to be Indian in a UK, and how he wants to soundtrack a united utopia.

Velocity and amplitude may seem like simple parameters, but with the right editing they can inspire awesome parts.

Breathe new life into old vocal samples with this technique.

Slapping the bass, or mouse, in the DAW can get you some interesting results.

Ableton Live's hybrid synth is far more powerful than it looks.

From the Bourne Identity to WandaVision, set designers have used studio equipment to build high-tech looking environments – but if you’re a studio nerd it can break the illusion.

Our picks for the best drum machines and samplers designed for beat-making.

We round up an eclectic bunch of loop packs and share an ever-growing free sample resource.

Sometimes you don’t need to spend the earth to get great software. We’ve scoured the internet for our pick of the months best freeware synths, instruments, processors and effects.