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


The 10 Best DAW Controllers for Hands-On Production

The 10 Best Electronic Drum Kits in 2025

The 5 Best Online DAWs for Easy Music Creation

The 15 Best Free Piano VSTs for Authentic Piano Tones in 2025

The 15 Best Compressor Plugins For Every Mix Situation

Modular Synth: The Beginner’s Guide to Eurorack

Plugin Review: Epic Ambience with Zynaptiq Adaptiverb

The 14 Best Lo-Fi Plugins for Vintage Aesthetics

Subtractive Synthesis: Learn Synthesizer Sound Design

The 9 Best Free Soft Synth VST Plugins

Hard Truths: Every Plugin Has a Downside

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 2025

The 10 Best Drum Machines on the Market Today

Types of Synthesis: Wavetable, FM Synthesis and Others Explained

Beat Making Tips: How to Make Beats in 7 Steps

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
