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"I commit at least two to three hours a day, no matter what": Slash has been learning to play pedal steel for two years

The Guns N' Roses legend tells us about his new hard-earned musical skills

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"As a result of his rapid evolution as a guitarist, Johnny Marr's chord choices from his five years with The Smiths reveal some inspirational examples": here are 4 of them to start with

The Cmaj9 ritual

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iZotope's AI-powered mixing tool Neutron 4 Elements is the best free plugin you'll download this month

This stripped-back version of Neutron 4 is a hugely useful mixing plugin for beginners

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The new Harley Benton MV Bass guitar series is hitting the low end on prices

Six new models starting from under £200/$250

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Understanding the fundamentals of EQ

Getting to grips with EQ is key to getting a perfect, well-balanced mix. Here we study the fundamentals of the process

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“There is no collaboration between us and no discussions of their plans for synths or anything else”: Tom Oberheim responds to Behringer's claim that he gave the brand consent to make the UB-Xa synth

Behringer previously stated in a now-deleted Facebook comment that it "discussed the UB-Xa with Tom Oberheim and got his consent" to develop the synthesizer

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"He seems kind of all over the place but this thing is spot on": Brendan O'Brien on his first encounter with John Frusciante and how they recorded the Under The Bridge intro

O'Brien engineered and mixed 1991's Blood Sugar Sex Magik and saw the secret to a great guitar tone first-hand

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“It’s like having this weird friend who goes ‘try this, try that’”: Loop Daddy flies the flag for Google’s Music AI Sandbox

But reactions vary - "Pump it out, ChatGPT. None of it matters"

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Gibson and Kramer have new finishes to show you but be prepared, these guitars feature Wild Zebra, Red Bullseye and Dark Purple Burst

Bold finishes with versatile wiring specs

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“Plenty of functionality to grow into and perfect for the solo or beginner recording musician”: Universal Audio Volt 1 review

UA’s budget audio interface looks to bring the sound of vintage mic pres to the masses

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"It was just one note... I took that one note and pitched it on different drum pads on the machine - he came in like, that’s it!": How DJ Premier turned a mystery sample into the hook from The Notorious B.I.G.’s Unbelievable

DJ Premier opens up on the story behind his contribution to Biggie's iconic debut album in a new interview for the Broken Record podcast

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“The crazy thing about the guitar is that people play it upside down. Hendrix played it over his neck. You can play it anyway that you can. That’s what makes it so beautiful”: Lee Ritenour on musical identity and the secrets to improvisation

As Ritenour returns with Dave Grusin and a record celebrating the music of Brasil, the jazz fusion maestro and session legend tells us why we should expect the unexpected at his shows

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"Our lead character is Marty McFly, his favourite band would be Huey Lewis And The News – so how would you like to write a song for the film?": The remarkable story of The Power Of Love and the co-writer who saved it

Huey Lewis and Chris Hayes understood the assignment – but it was bandmate Johnny Colla who helped them deliver it

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"The choices are endless - on every laptop you have access to every sound you could ever want. That can make creativity really hard": Sean and Isom of Foster The People on new duo Peel

Forging a close bond as two-thirds of international superstars, Foster the People, Sean Cimino and Isom Innis have embarked on a parallel life as Peel. The pair’s debut LP Acid Star showcases the breadth of their unfettered sonic ambitions…

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“It is such a versatile, beautiful guitar, so we wanted to stay true to the original, whilst adding some pizzazz”: Gretsch launch the Orville Peck Falcon

It looks gorgeous but is on the pricey side

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Definitely, not maybe: Oasis debut gets deluxe treatment, including unheard takes and 1992 Sad Song demo

That social media tease was a new anniversary edition, not a reunion

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“Let me teach you how to do this - it’s not that hard”: Finneas showed Billie Eilish how to comp her own vocals during the making of Hit Me Hard and Soft so that he could get out of the studio and let her record alone

“This is the most I’ve ever written and contributed,” says Eilish. “And I did some production stuff, even”

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“My playing owes so much to him - razor-edged monoliths crashing angrily, biting rhythmic hammer blows which changed me forever. I can’t imagine rock guitar without Pete Townshend. He basically invented it!”: Brian May lavishes praise on Who icon

As Townshend enters his 80th year a fellow guitar legend pays tribute

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This just in: The BBC News theme is a certified electronic banger, and to celebrate its 25th anniversary, composer David Lowe is showing you how he created it

It gets our vote every time

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"The Gen 3 feels like you are viewing the older iteration in 4K – there's greater detail and nuance in the tone": Boss Katana 50 & 100 Gen 3

Boss is sharpening the blade of their cutting-edge practice amps – but is it worth upgrading?

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Boss reveals the Katana Gen 3: the evolution of a guitar amp phenomenon

Evolved Tube Logic design, new Pushed amp model and Bloom voicing

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“I continue to miss Taylor, as does the band, his family, friends and the rest of the world.” Josh Freese pays tribute to Taylor Hawkins while marking one year as the Foo Fighters’ drummer

It's been 12 months since Freese was selected for one of the biggest gigs in rock

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"Finding a live recording with both Little Richard and Jimi Hendrix is akin to discovering a musical holy grail": now one is up for auction

Two of the most influential musicians in rock 'n' roll history performed together in 1965

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"Most of Phoebe Bridgers' songs have a strong guitar theme throughout and included in this are some very interesting chords": learn 4 here to inspire your playing

Cherrypicking voicings from the catalogue of one of the most influential songwriters in recent years

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"God bless Mr Rupert Neve - there wouldn't be a Miseducation without him!": The making of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Apple Music's best album of all time

We revisit our 2023 feature on the making of Lauryn Hill's hip-hop classic, featuring conversations with producers Che Pope and Gordon "The Commissioner" Williams

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