Future Music January 2019

Although it seemingly goes against everything we stand for here at FM, we'll admit it – you don't need to spend thousands of pounds on new gear to make great music. It's 2018 after all, and plenty of musicians out there are making incredible tracks with little more than a laptop, a DAW and maybe a few bits of budget hardware. That being said, getting your hands on the right gear can make all the difference. Whether it's an instrument to inspire a new way of working, a reliable plugin to help sort out your mixdowns, the perfect monitors for your studio, or just a DAW to suit your workflow, making sure you're working with the best gear for you can transform your creativity. That's precisely what we want to help you with through our annual Gear Of The Year rundown. It doesn't matter whether you're looking to spend £100 on your bedroom setup or drop tens of thousands on kitting out a full studio, we're here to guide you through 2018's essential instruments, effects and studio tools.