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Saturday, August 5, 2017

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The best affordable hardware synthesizers in the world today

The best affordable hardware synthesizers in the world today
Refresh your rack with these first-rate, no-cost processorsOur favourite sub-£600/$700 hardware instruments
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Brad Paisley talks writing with Fogerty and Jagger, and reveals his live guitar rig
In-depth with the country music megastar
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Stewart Copeland talks Gizmodrome, Tony Visconti and why it’s great that people make music he hates
"I'm an old bastard"
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Soulwax’s David Dewaele tells the story behind the new album From Deewee
The Belgian badasses are back in style with their new album, recorded live in a single take
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The best delay effects pedals in the world today
Our pick of the top echo stompboxes for guitar
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The 16 best software samplers in the world today


 
How to perfect your synth arpeggiator parts
There’s more to an arpeggiator than just its direction. Here, we treat a synth basic sound to effects and tweaks to give it more character.
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Joey Waronker's philosophy in action
Sponsored: Learn basic tracking and recording with Joey Waronker (Beck, R.E.M.). Watch the session he recently produced, tracking The New Pornographers' A.C. Newman through Universal Audio Apollo interfaces.
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Rich Robinson talks The Magpie Salute, creativity and The Black Crowes' end
The Crowe flies again.
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Me in my studio: Crewdson
Meet the Eggiophone, Chromehatic and Concertronica.
 
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Reverb like a pro
Sponsored: In this exclusive roundtable, we’ll discuss the delights and vicissitudes of reverb with four of pop music’s top mix masters.
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New gear galore: The hottest drum products coming your way
A round-up of the latest gear off the production lines.
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The best new free VST/AU plugin effects to download in 2017!


 
Yngwie Malmsteen's 6 tips for guitarists
"When you hear Paganini you'll think, ‘Yngwie really ripped this s*** off!’"
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Ferry Corsten’s top 10 tips for producers
The Dutch DJ and producer gives you some invaluable advice
 
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8 tips for creating an authentic cinematic synth soundtrack
Get your retro analogue tones right with our advice
 
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Andy Summers' 11 tips for guitarists
Insight from the experimental ex-Police man
 
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Sampling Week on MusicRadar!

Welcome to Sampling Week
The best sampling hardware, software, tips and techniques
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10 ways to get creative with your sample packs
Spin any sample into pure gold with these ten inspirational and transformational techniques
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Why Chris Cornell was an unsung guitar genius
The six-string secrets of the Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman
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What are the best hardware samplers in the world?
From pocket-sized products to pad-based production powerhouses
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Mike Portnoy talks feel over technique, the 12 Step Suite and why he’ll still be playing at 80
Drum icon reflects
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Ed O'Brien, Hendrix and George Harrison signature Fenders revealed

Summer NAMM 2017: Fender reveals new Jimi Hendrix, George Harrison and Justin Meldal-Johnsen signature guitars and basses
Monterey Stratocaster, Rosewood Telecaster and Road Worn Mustang on the way
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Hot gear news from Summer NAMM 2017
Every announcement from Nashville
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Summer NAMM 2017: Fender launches Ed O’Brien Sustainer Stratocaster guitar
Believe it: Radiohead guitarist gets a tricked-out signature model
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This is the right way to play The Beatles’ A Hard Day’s Night chord
Guitar chord shapes explained plus video lesson
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7 of the best new free VST/AU plugin synths to download in 2017
Beef up your sound-making arsenal without paying a penny
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Phil Rudd talks his AC/DC departure, Head Job and coming back from the brink
Groove master reflects on a torrid time and looks ahead to solo success
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Korg Funk 5 features Monologues, Volcas and more
Listen to the track that Aphex Twin created using only Korg gear
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