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Focusrite FAST Series plugins

From £5.99/month Focusrite meets Sonible for these new ‘smart’ mixing tools. Si Truss takes a spin…

Output Frontier £1,259

Audio company Output have shifted their attention to studio monitors. Jon Musgrave explores their new Frontier

CME WIDI Master $59

Fancy wireless operation between your old MIDI gear? Jon Musgrave pairs up with this new wireless MIDI system

Chillout

Lie down on a bean bag, close your eyes and relax as we explore the nebulous world of chillout 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

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

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?

Ableton Live 11 Suite £539

The immensely popular DAW enters its eleventh chapter with an array of new features. Tim Cant goes Live

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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’.

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.

CHICAGO

Martin Cooper investigates the sounds of a group that mixed big-band arrangements with dextrous guitar from the brilliant Terry Kath.

The Making Of A Guitar Hero

Five things we learned about Joe Bonamassa from the new documentary guitar man

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.

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.

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.

THE CHARLATANS

This month Simon Barnard continues his series on 90s rock with a look at Mark Collins, from West Midlands boys The Charlatans.

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.

GARY MOORE

This month Phil Short remembers the legendary Irish rocker, bluesman and Thin Lizzy axeman who left us way too soon.

IN THE WOODSHED

Charlie Griffiths says give your fingers and brain a stretch and expand your Pentatonic potential with these wide-reaching licks!

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?

DEEP PURPLE

This month Martin Cooper examines the unique style of Deep Purple’s founder and original guitarist, Ritchie Blackmore.

4TH INTERVALS

This month Shaun Baxter enters ‘quartal’ territory by looking at how to use 4th intervals to create modern sounding blues-rock solos.

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