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How to set up an electronic drum set
By James Farmer last updated
Our step-by-step guide to unboxing, building and optimising your electronic drum kit

"Computers are the worst thing that has happened for the musician": classic Vangelis interview reveals his studio wrath
By Andy Jones published
The late composer might have been known for his cutting-edge synth use, but he didn't agree with every studio breakthrough

Dtronics is turning the free Dexed synth plugin, a DX7 emulation, into a hardware synth
By Ben Rogerson published
The DT-DX is based on the Raspberry Pi-powered MiniDexed DIY synth

Julia Holter on the Yamaha CS-60, Kate Bush and the parallels between composition and production: "So much of production is thinking about organising sounds in a similar way to on a sheet of music"
By Kate Puttick published
The composer-producer’s new album Something In The Room She Moves continues her quest to distil feelings we never knew had a name

NAMM 2024: Yamaha's Seqtrak is an all-in-one synth, drum machine, sampler and sequencer that could be an affordable rival to Teenage Engineering's OP-1
By Matt Mullen published
Could this be the coolest piece of music-making gear to be unveiled at NAMM 2024?

NAMM 2024: Prince’s stunning custom Yamaha grand piano, the last instrument he played on stage, to go on display
By Ben Rogerson published
"He played chopsticks first, then a few minutes of classical music without singing. He finished with the piano and did not play again publicly”

I've used the Yamaha HS5 monitors in my home studio for five years - and now they’re discounted for Cyber Monday
By Matt McCracken published
My favourite studio speakers just got a hefty discount in the Guitar Center Cyber Monday sale

Best guitars for kids 2025: The ultimate guide to electric and acoustic guitars for children
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Set them off on the right path with our pick of the best guitars for kids from Fender, Epiphone, Yamaha, Ibanez and more
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