Excite audio’s new drum plugin promises “instant breaks”

Ready to drop a banger? Chris Rowlands loops us in with the best tools for home beatmaking…

Strymon’s standalone emulation of an Echoplex offers a host of adjustable parameters to tailor your sound

Soundtracking your commute with a bit of Engelbert Humperdinck is all very well, but music is best enjoyed at home – in peace, in comfort, and with a cuppa in your hand. So we’ve hand-picked the best hi-fi gear to give you the ultimate listening experience…

DANELECTRO SPRING KING JUNIOR £199

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Our pick of the month’s most delectable and wallet-bothering new gear