Future Music
Chillout
Lie down on a bean bag, close your eyes and relax as we explore the nebulous world of chillout music
4 min |
April 2021
Future Music
BATTLE OF THE BEAT MAKERS
There's never been a better time to dive into hardware beat-making. This issue, we put eight of the finest drum machines and percussion synths head-to-head to crown the king of the beat
10+ min |
April 2021
Future Music
M-Audio BX3 and BX4 from £85
Need some compact monitors for your set up? Jon Musgrave sizes up two new offerings from M-Audio
2 min |
April 2021
Future Music
Aston Element £159
Marketed as “the people’s mic”, Aston say their latest mic has undergone exhaustive public testing. But what does reviewer Rob Redman think?
3 min |
April 2021
Future Music
Ableton Live 11 Suite £539
The immensely popular DAW enters its eleventh chapter with an array of new features. Tim Cant goes Live
6 min |
April 2021
Guitar Techniques
WALTER TROUT
This month Phil Short examines the complex soloing style of one of the hardest working and most committed blues guitarists on the circuit.
2 min |
April 2021
Guitar Techniques
THE CROSSROADS Pt4 Rakes & Mini Sweeps
John Wheatcroft shows you how to tidy up your raking and sweeping in both blues and jazz styles. So grab your broom and get dusting.
4 min |
April 2021
Guitar Techniques
SIXTY SECONDS WITH...
A minute’s all it takes to discover what makes a great guitarist tick. Before she jumped into her limo for the Airport, we grabbed a quick chat with Chicago-based blues singer and guitarist Joanna Connor.
4 min |
April 2021
Guitar Techniques
SHED SEVEN
This month Simon Barnard takes at look at one of York’s finest bands, Shed Seven, and the creative and melodic playing of Paul Banks.
3 min |
April 2021
Guitar Techniques
OZ NOY Video Masterclass
In an exclusive GT video feature, Israeli funk fusioneer Oz Noy solos over Jason Sidwell’s track, Grease And Grit. If you are into unique chord voicings and ear-twisting lead work this one is the golden ticket! Jon Bishop is your guide.
3 min |
April 2021
Guitar Techniques
It Was 50 Years Ago Today! 20 PICKS FROM 1971
In this fantastic feature celebrating one of the best years ever for guitar albums, Richard Barrett invites you back to 1971 to look at the diverse electric and acoustic styles that were heard for the very first time.
4 min |
April 2021
Guitar Techniques
INTERVALS (5THS)
This month Shaun Baxter delves into quintal harmony by exploring ‘scale 5ths’ in the context of a blues-rock solo using Mixolydian mode.
3 min |
April 2021
Guitar Techniques
INSTRUMENTAL INQUISITION !
Guitar instrumentals have supplied some of music’s most evocative moments. Jason Sidwell asks some top guitarists for their take on this iconic movement. This month, a genuine legend of jazz-fusion, Lee Ritenour aka ‘Captain Fingers’.
9 min |
April 2021
Guitar Techniques
IN THE WOODSHED
From Genesis to Apocalypse with Mickey Mouse in between, let’s delve in to 9/8 time, says Charlie Griffiths as he invites you into the woodshed.
2 min |
April 2021
Guitar Techniques
CHICAGO
Martin Cooper investigates the sounds of a group that mixed big-band arrangements with dextrous guitar from the brilliant Terry Kath.
3 min |
April 2021
Total Guitar
The Making Of A Guitar Hero
Five things we learned about Joe Bonamassa from the new documentary guitar man
2 min |
February 2021
Guitar Techniques
WHACKA-CHACKA-WAH! Get the most from your pedal
In this exclusive feature Jamie Humphries looks at how to get the best from the not-so-humble wah-wah pedal, including a host of example licks plus three full study pieces covering funk, blues and rock styles.
4 min |
March 2021
Guitar Techniques
THE CROSSROADS Pt3 Bluesy Swing Lines
Jazzy blues, or bluesy jazz. Can’t decide? This month, John Wheatcroft discovers that it’s okay to do both, as he examines the cross-pollination of melodic and rhythic ideas between the two related genres.
4 min |
March 2021
Guitar Techniques
THE GT INTERVIEW
Legendary LA studio guitarist and solo artist, Mike Landau has been recording outstanding albums for decades. Jason Sidwell caught up with him to discuss his gear, playing style and the stunning new album, Liquid Quartet Live.
10+ min |
March 2021
Guitar Techniques
THE CHARLATANS
This month Simon Barnard continues his series on 90s rock with a look at Mark Collins, from West Midlands boys The Charlatans.
2 min |
March 2021
Guitar Techniques
SESSION SHENANIGANS
The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by session ace Mitch Dalton. This month:Tis The Season To Be Jolly Careful.
3 min |
March 2021
Guitar Techniques
GARY MOORE
This month Phil Short remembers the legendary Irish rocker, bluesman and Thin Lizzy axeman who left us way too soon.
2 min |
March 2021
Guitar Techniques
IN THE WOODSHED
Charlie Griffiths says give your fingers and brain a stretch and expand your Pentatonic potential with these wide-reaching licks!
2 min |
March 2021
Guitar Techniques
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Justin Sandercoe of justinguitar.com lends GT his insight as one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers. This month: Buying Online?
4 min |
March 2021
Guitar Techniques
DEEP PURPLE
This month Martin Cooper examines the unique style of Deep Purple’s founder and original guitarist, Ritchie Blackmore.
2 min |
March 2021
Guitar Techniques
4TH INTERVALS
This month Shaun Baxter enters ‘quartal’ territory by looking at how to use 4th intervals to create modern sounding blues-rock solos.
3 min |
March 2021
Future Music
Steinberg Cubase Pro 11£499
Bruce Aisher takes a look at the latest iteration of Steinberg’s popular DAW to see if it is still up there with the best
5 min |
February 2021
Future Music
Luke Abbott
Norfolk’s premier electronic explorer, Luke Abbott takes a sabbatical from his Szun Waves trio to offer up the rich, filmic textures of new album, Translate. Hamish Mackintosh catches up with Luke and gets lost in Translation
10+ min |
February 2021
Future Music
AAS Chromaphone 3 $199
The ‘acoustic object synthesiser’ is back. James Russell looks at the new version of AAS’s physical modelling instrument
3 min |
February 2021
Future Music
DJOKO
Building a track from scratch in Live
5 min |