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We tested every studio monitor under £300 in a real bedroom studio. Some impressed us, some disappointed, and one blew our minds for the price.
Ableton's standalone controller-instrument costs as much as a decent laptop. We spent three months with it to find out whether it's worth the investment for indie producers.
Rode's latest NT1 adds dual connectivity and class-leading self-noise. We tested it against every budget condenser to see if it deserves the hype.
Splice has become the default sample library for producers. But with rising prices and more competition, is it still the best way to stock your sample library?
The Scarlett range has been the default recommendation for years. The 4th generation brings significant upgrades — but does it still deserve the crown?
Reaper costs less than a night out and rivals DAWs ten times its price. Here's why it's the best-kept secret in music production.
Two legendary headphones, two completely different approaches. We compare the industry-standard open-back and closed-back options for mixing and production.
BandLab is completely free, runs in a browser, includes instruments and effects, and lets you collaborate in real-time. Is it too good to be true?
