For this May the Fourth, we put the spotlight on the synthesizers and other gear that played a part in the sounds of Star Wars.

Getting drum machines and hardware sequencers to play nice with your DAW isn’t hard but you have to know the proper settings. In this Hardware Focus, we find out what’s up with sync.

MIDI routing can get cumbersome and complex. We untangle the cords and look at solutions for managing a studio full of MIDI gear.

Dirty keys are a fairly common issue with vintage synthesizers. Luckily, giving them a good clean isn’t so hard to do – and can add years back to the appearance.

One of the most common issues with vintage gear is a dead internal battery. We show you what to look for and how to change it.

We take a deep dive into the history of the Yamaha DX7, perhaps the defining synthesizer of the 1980s.

In our latest Hardware Focus, we take a look at Roland’s 1975 semi-modular behemoth, the System 100.

Hardware is fun, but how can we get it to play nicely with our DAW? In this Hardware Focus, we look at getting started with integrating hardware into your computer-based setup.

Roland’s surprise firmware update has added FM synthesis to its already powerful drum machine. Let’s see how to make the most of it.

In the latest instalment of Hardware Focus, we take a look at a cult classic: the Roland TB-303. A…

In the latest instalment of Hardware Focus, we take a look at a cult classic: the Roland SH-101.…

In our latest Hardware Focus, we take a closer look at one of the most iconic echo effects of all…

In the latest instalment of Hardware Focus, we take a closer look at one of the world’s most iconic…

In the latest of our Hardware Focus features we shine the spotlight on a boutique German compressor.…

Greg Scarth puts forward the case for hardware effect units, showing how the Eventide H9 can be used as a…

In the latest Hardware Focus, we examine the first parametric EQ ever made, a unit that remains one of the…