PORTABLE GEAR
Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Behringer JT-2 Now Shipping!
20 Jul · The Behringer JT-2 is now in stock and shipping immediately, so grab yours today as this one is certain to be popular!
Teenage Engineering Deals: OP-XY, OP-1 Field, and More Cool TE Gadgets Now Cheaper
20 Jul · Teenage Engineering is cutting prices on the OP-XY, OP-1 Field, TX-6, and more by up to 19%. But you'll want to move fast if you're interested!
Behringer Real McCoy WahWah:Affordable ’60s-Style Wah!
20 Jul · The Behringer Real McCoy WahWah takes on the boutique and vintage wah pedal market at only $99!
Guitar Summit 2026: Seven New Masterclasses with Devin Townsend, Fredrik Åkesson, and More Are Now Bookable
20 Jul · Guitar Summit 2026, September 25-27 in Mannheim: Seven new masterclasses are now bookable. But move fast, spots are strictly limited!
Pedals in the DAW
Using Guitar Pedals in the DAW: Hardware Effects Even Without Re-Amping!
20 Jul · Guitar pedals in the DAW: how do they work? And what do you need? Check out this guide.
RECORDING WITHOUT PLUGINS
Recording Without Plugins: Old School Techniques That Still Work
19 Jul · Recording without plugins is virtually impossible these days, but there are still tried-and-tested techniques that deliver results before you dive into your DAW.
Free Plugins
Dagon, Instant, TheBus: Free Plugins of the Week
19 Jul · This week’s round-up of freebies brings you a free alternative to Soothe and a drum plugin that’s heaps of fun. Check out Dagon, Instant, and TheBus!
PSYCHEDELIC SYNTHS
Psychedelic Synthesizers: What Makes a Synth Trippy?
18 Jul · What are the best synths for out-there music? Come along as we explore psychedelic synthesizers.
DEALS OF THE WEEK
Deals Of The Week: AKAI Professional, Elektron, and Adam Audio
18 Jul · In this edition of Deals Of The Week, you'll find discounts on music production gear from AKAI Professional, Elektron, and Adam Audio.
SOUND DESIGN SYNTHS
5 of the Best Synths for Sound Design
17 Jul · Get deep into synthesis with these five best synths for sound design, with analog, wavetable and hybrid machines all here to inspire you.
Learn Bass?
What Guitarists Can Learn From Bass: 5 Essential Lessons
17 Jul · What guitarists can learn from bass is overlooked. Six strings can be easier than four. Let's check out some vital skills that could help your playing.
Notadümble V2: JHS Pedals DIY kit fixes their mistake
17 Jul · JHS Pedals has launched the Notadümble V2! This time it has the correct circuit and an improved design.
Catalinbread Crooner Preamp: Classic RCA BA-31 tones
17 Jul · Catalinbread's Crooner is based on the classic RCA BA-31 microphone preamp
Martin 5-28 Terz: The Smallest Martin Guitar Is Back! Plus Three New Acoustic Models
17 Jul · Martin has released four new acoustic guitars: the tiny 5-28 Terz, the OM-35 Inception, and two Custom Shop 0 models. Check out all the details here!
inMusic Acquires Native Instruments: Around 100 Employees Reportedly Laid Off
17 Jul · Shortly after the inMusic acquisition, Native Instruments has reportedly cut around 100 jobs, including the entire support team. A sad update.
Recording on the Go 2026: Three Cool Products For Mobile Recording – The Perfect Match!
17 Jul · Recording on the go doesn't need a full studio. A compact interface, a rugged mic, and solid headphones get you covered anywhere. Here's our Perfect Match.
SYNTH JOURNAL
Transparent TB-303! Refaced Deckard’s Dream! Synth Journal
16 Jul · What could be more acid than a transparent TB-303? That and more trippy things in this week’s Synth Journal.
TURNTABLES FOR SAMPLING
5 of the Best Turntables for Sampling
16 Jul · Make beats with vinyl? Then you need a good record player in your life. These are the best turntables for sampling.
REVIEW
Every Arturia AstroLab 61 Has a Silver Lining! New Silver Edition.
16 Jul · The Arturia AstroLab 61 gets a slick, silver paint job and it feels like we’re in the 90s again!
Native Instruments Super*Saw: A. G. Cook’s Signature Supersaw Sound Finally Becomes Its Own Synth
16 Jul · Native Instruments Super*Saw turns A. G. Cook's signature supersaw sound into a playable synth. The first new NI synth in years.
Dirk Ulrich Is Back: Brainworx and Plugin Alliance Are Once Again in Their Founder’s Hands
16 Jul · Dirk Ulrich has bought back Brainworx and Plugin Alliance through his new company RCKFRC. A genuinely emotional moment for the whole community.
Harley Benton Fusion-T II HH: The Next Generation of T-Style Humbucker Guitars!
16 Jul · Harley Benton presents the Fusion-T II HH series, the manufacturer's most sophisticated and innovative T-style series to date.