Brandon Stoner

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Andrew Barta's revolutionary approach to amp-free gigging changed guitar forever - and paved the way for the …

Crossword puzzles are more than just a way to pastime. Let’s dive into a brief history of the idea and some o…

This is the story of the Rockman, the device that invented the concept of amp simulation - read on to find ou…

The story of the time Noel Gallagher debuted the hit Oasis single 'Don't Look Back in Anger' at Sheffield Are…

Sometimes a band's best songs happen by accident. That was the case with AC/DC and a deep cut from their 1978…

One persona's small-shop attitude and one-to-one service secured his company's place in a challenging market …

Whether you need an interface with a large channel count for music production, sound design, or streaming, th…

Eddie Lang was a jazz virtuoso who died tragically young, but he left a lasting mark on the most flamboyant a…

Crossovers are often seen as tools for live sound reinforcement: but what role can they play in the recording…

86 years after Robert Johnson died at 27, his legend is still one of the most powerful in music - but his rea…

In the 1980s, Yamaha took the synth world by storm with their DX series FM synthesizers-but at the same time,…

Akai's MPC series are some of the most influential electronic musical instruments of the last several decades…

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Brandon Stoner has a few words with Robbie Banfitch, the filmmaker behind The Outwaters as well as the upcomi…

Not all DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) are the same. This is a guide to help you find the Best DAW (Digita…

Synth plugins or VST plugins are one of the most varied and versatile categories of virtual instruments. …

Who doesn't love free plugins, especially when it comes to synths? Synthesizer plugins are unique in that…

Getting a polished guitar sound requires more than sliding a few faders These top tips for mixing electric gu…

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What is a delay external feedback loop for? In this article we'll cover how delays work, and how you can harn…

These are our picks for the top plugins of 2023. EQs, saturators, console emulations, reverb, and clippers it…

Sound design is one of the most rewarding jobs in all of professional audio. Get started with THE best plugin…