
Music Gear
Free guides & reviews of the top DAWs, Plugins, Music Hardware, AI music tools & more to help you get started producing music.


The 7 Best Synths for Beginners at Any Price Range

What is an 808? Make Great 808s in 7 Steps

Free Recording Software: Get Tools to Make Music for Free

Tape Machines: How to Record With Analog Tape in 8 Steps

The 10 Best DAW Controllers for Hands-On Production

The 10 Best Electronic Drum Kits in 2026

The 5 Best Online DAWs for Easy Music Creation

The 15 Best Free Piano VSTs for Authentic Piano Tones in 2026

Modular Synth: The Beginner’s Guide to Eurorack

Subtractive Synthesis: Learn Synthesizer Sound Design

Sidechain: 6 Useful Effects To Try In Your Mix

FM Synthesis: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

Arpeggiators Explained: 7 Creative Ways to Use Arps in Your Tracks

Dynamic Microphones: How to Use The Most Common Mic Type

Condenser Microphones: Record Studio Vocals and More

The 50 Best Synthesizers: Find The Perfect Synth for You

The 10 Best Sequencers for Any Studio Budget

Why New Gear Doesn’t Always Spark Inspiration

Ribbon Mics: How to Warm Up Your Digital Recordings

AKG Lyra Review: Dual Stereo Microphone and USB Audio

16 Free Sample Packs Every Producer Needs in 2026

The 10 Best Drum Machines on the Market Today

Types of Synthesis: Wavetable, FM Synthesis and Others Explained

What Is MIDI? How To Use the Most Powerful Tool in Music

Hard Truths: You Can’t Afford The Sound You Want—Yet

Sound and Vision: Music Visualization Lets You See Your Sounds

The 10 Best Laptops for Music Production

Acoustic Treatment: How to Get a Better Sounding Room
