Your guitar may depend on elephant poop. Here’s why

The destinies of ebony trees, a critically endangered mammal, Cameroonian communities and a leading US guitar maker are all inextricably intertwined. Yet this future has not been read in tea leaves or the stars but instead gleaned from a new kind of divination tool: elephant dung.

Your guitar may depend on elephant poop. Here’s why

The destinies of ebony trees, a critically endangered mammal, Cameroonian communities and a leading US guitar maker are all inextricably intertwined. Yet this future has not been read in tea leaves or the stars but instead gleaned from a new kind of divination tool: elephant dung.

The MPC Sample is my new favorite portable beat maker

A loving tribute to Akai’s glory days that shows the competition how it’s done.

AKAI GO LARGE WITH THE SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT MPC XL

Unique among its peers as a standalone DAW.

The best tech gifts and cool gadgets for 2026

Our staff tests dozens of gadgets every year — these are the best gifts of the bunch.

Big Sound

We’re done whispering to little gray orbs. Hi-fi is back— and it’s meant to be seen (and heard).

60+ Holiday Gifts Our Editors Love for 2025

From killer band merch to shiny new tech and bestselling box sets, these are the gifts our Rolling Stone staff is obsessing over

The standalone powerhouse features an 8-core engine with 8GB RAM, 16-step sequencer, and built-in mics and speakers for portable, professional-grade, computer-free production.

Nine music tech innovations shaping how we make sound

With recent big releases from two of the major players in music technology, Akai and Roland, we’ve rounded up nine new devices that offer a high-tech take on music production, performance and recording.

Your next CBD products are here, and they’re made from orange peels.

Former NFL Player Launches First CBD Products Made From Orange Peels.

This little-known Japanese fruit now has a cult following

Now, once you start paying attention, it may feel like the Sumo Citrus is everywhere.