Searching for the best starter modular synth? Output can help. Save money and make killer tunes with our beginner modular synth guide.

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Producer and multi-instrumentalist Keepitinside builds a hyperpop track from scratch using samples from Arcade’s Future Perfect Line.

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Home recording can be tough if you’re living with roommates or working with limited space. Here’s the best compact gear for an effective small music studio.

Did you know that you’re walking around with a studio in your pocket? Here are the 10 best mobile beat-making apps for novices and pros alike.

Looking for the best studio monitor speakers? From the Output Frontier to the Presonus Eris E5, there’s something for every genre and budget.

Getting the perfect piano sound on a budget doesn’t have to be tough. Here are the best free piano VST options you can download right now.

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When you’re writing pop-punk riffs, lo-fi beats, or ethereal indie pop, you need the right guitar. Don’t have one? Check out the best free guitar VST plugins you can download right now.

If you’re a singer-songwriter, podcaster, or content creator, a great USB mic can help you take your work to a new level. Check out our list of favorites.

If you want total control over height, direction, and physical placement to get the most out of your speakers, you need the right stands.