The sound of the guitar is beyond iconic. Sure, it has had ebbs and flows in terms of its popularity, but as a lead instrument, it dominated most of the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. And...

The sound of an accordion is playful and whimsical. It can often be heard in polkas, country dances, and other native styles across the world. Sometimes, it is even used in jazz. But one thing’s...

Whether you’re scoring a film or video game, looking for ways to flush out your singer-songwriter arrangements, or want to add an orchestral flare to your metal project, you need the right tools to...

Running out of ideas? Trying to make a chord progression or riff more interesting? Looking for musical inspiration? Want to create some killer synth lines? An arpeggiator is especially useful when...

The sound of a Minimoog is practically indispensable. It wouldn’t be too much of an exaggeration to say that, since the 70s, it has defined the very construct of synthesizers and electronic music....

The bass plays an important role in music. While it’s certainly possible to make music without it, you won’t find many pop, rock, R&B, hip-hop, or electronic songs without a heavy emphasis on...