Jon Musgrave

If you're after crispness and definition, processing loops has its limitations

Trip-hop's eclectic roots mean the bass can play a variety of important roles, from a heavy dub underpin to a more melodic component.

Underground music often inspires the mainstream, and this particular genre has certainly surpassed its DIY beginnings to influence a surprising number of top artists.

How to get that hyperpop chipmunk vocal effect whilst keeping your tempo in check - and artefacts to a minimum.

Wavetable takes on spectral warping features and more in a wonderfully contemporary synthesizer

If you're interested in building your own hyperpop-infused tracks, then harnessing a bit of edge can take your mix to another level

If you need something backpack friendly, this compact mixer/recorder is surprisingly feature rich

Go large, as we explore the varied capabilities of ValhallaDSP's must-have delay-and-reverb plugin

More than just video game music, chiptune is a colourful collision of melody, harmony and lo-fi sounds.

If you're regularly making chiptune tracks, or just want to infuse some retro video game flavours, this ultra-fun synth is a mega option