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DAWs

🎛️ I’VE USED CUBASE FOR 20 YEARS—HERE’S THE VERSION YOU NEED.

Apr 11, 2025

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3 min read

🎛️ I’VE USED CUBASE FOR 20 YEARS—HERE’S THE VERSION YOU NEED.

Don't worry – there's a version for everyone (and two great options for absolute n00bs)

Richard Goodwin
Richard Goodwin
🔥 Let's NERD OUT on Floyd Rose, Weights, Setups, Gauges & Tools

Mar 19, 2025

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6 min read

🔥 Let's NERD OUT on Floyd Rose, Weights, Setups, Gauges & Tools

PLUS – why you probably don't need to spend TOO much on your first electric...

🤯 7 EPIC Shred Guitars That Don't Break The Bank...

Nov 28, 2024

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6 min read

🤯 7 EPIC Shred Guitars That Don't Break The Bank...

Plus: Synyster Gates' new HEADLESS Schecter + Fender's new American Ultra II Series

Richard Goodwin
Richard Goodwin
🫠 It's Black Friday – Here's What's Hot Deal-Wise Right Now...

Nov 26, 2024

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6 min read

🫠 It's Black Friday – Here's What's Hot Deal-Wise Right Now...

Killer amps, sweeeeet guitars, and adventurous pedals designed for weirdos...

Richard Goodwin
Richard Goodwin
🔥 OPETH’S THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT IS HERE: DOES IT DELIVER?

Nov 22, 2024

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5 min read

🔥 OPETH’S THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT IS HERE: DOES IT DELIVER?

And guess what? Death growls are BACK on the menu...

Richard Goodwin
Richard Goodwin
🔥 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR DAWs: ARE YOU READY TO RECORD?

Nov 21, 2024

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4 min read

🔥 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR DAWs: ARE YOU READY TO RECORD?

From BASIC AF setups to pro-grade rigs, here's what you need to know about the spec and hardware you'll need to record at home...

Richard Goodwin
Richard Goodwin

Latest Newsletter Editions

Darkthrone’s back + Mastodon’s first single since Brent Hinds

Jun 4, 2026

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4 min read

Darkthrone’s back + Mastodon’s first single since Brent Hinds

Plus a $89 pedal with accidental Dumble DNA, DOWN honors three legends in Sweden, and Graveyard have a new album coming.

The TEMU Adam Jones Silverburst (That’s Actually Awesome)

May 29, 2026

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1 min read

The TEMU Adam Jones Silverburst (That’s Actually Awesome)

Silverburst, Les Paul-style – all without a second mortgage.

New Godless Drops, Mayhem Gets Reissued & EarthQuaker Gets Weird

May 26, 2026

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3 min read

New Godless Drops, Mayhem Gets Reissued & EarthQuaker Gets Weird

Plus: Southern gothic is having a moment, and Tailgunner just imploded in public.

Baritone Guitars + Getting Real Drum Sounds (Without A Drummer)

Dec 22, 2025

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6 min read

Baritone Guitars + Getting Real Drum Sounds (Without A Drummer)

I'm a baritone bitch now and I've finally sorted out my drummer problem (and by that I mean I don't program drums anymore).

Richard Goodwin
Richard Goodwin
Save $170 On Fender Player II + Katana Amps & Line 6 HX Stomp

Dec 15, 2025

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7 min read

Save $170 On Fender Player II + Katana Amps & Line 6 HX Stomp

This could be your entire rig done in one go...

Richard Goodwin
Richard Goodwin
Neural DSP Just Ended The Capture Debate Once And For All...

Dec 12, 2025

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7 min read

Neural DSP Just Ended The Capture Debate Once And For All...

Fuzz now sounds like proper fuzz. Be still my beating heart...

Richard Goodwin
Richard Goodwin
Fender or Gibson? We Reviewed A Load of Them...

Dec 11, 2025

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9 min read

Fender or Gibson? We Reviewed A Load of Them...

Reviewing a butt-load of iconic Gibson and Fender guitars

Richard Goodwin
Richard Goodwin
You Need To Check Out These Guitars...

Jun 13, 2025

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4 min read

You Need To Check Out These Guitars...

Fender, Gibson, Epiphone, PRS, Jackson, Schecter – all new stuff, all super tasty...

Richard Goodwin
Richard Goodwin

DAWs

🎛️ I’VE USED CUBASE FOR 20 YEARS—HERE’S THE VERSION YOU NEED.

Apr 11, 2025

•

3 min read

🎛️ I’VE USED CUBASE FOR 20 YEARS—HERE’S THE VERSION YOU NEED.

Don't worry – there's a version for everyone (and two great options for absolute n00bs)

Richard Goodwin
Richard Goodwin