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Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
SYNTH JOURNAL
The Bob Moog Tribute Edition Minimoog Model D: Win Serial #001 – Synth Journal
21 May · The Bob Moog Foundation have done it again with another brilliant raffle prize. And if you're a Casio FZ-1 owner, Deft Audio show us some very cool hardware upgrades for your machine!
The 5 Best Guitar Intros of All Time That Every Guitarist Should Know
21 May · The best guitar intros of all time: Sweet Child O' Mine, Master of Puppets, Crazy Train and more, plus the gear behind each iconic sound.
EHX Deluxe Bass Big Muff Pi 2: Even More Fuzz Sculpting for Low-end Lovers!
21 May · The EHX Deluxe Bass Big Muff Pi 2 adds even more control and routing for bass players!
PLUGIN OVERLOAD!
The Plugin Overload Problem: Do We Really Need More?
20 May · We address different aspects of the plugin overload problem and look at ways to avoid what can easily become a never-ending spending trap.
Behringer JT-16 VST: The Long-Awaited Jupiter Clone Becomes a Software Synth
20 May · While there’s still no sign of the hardware version of Behringer’s Jupiter clone, the upcoming JT-16 VST looks like a great way to pass the time!
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Is UVI’s Orchestral Suite 2 The Best Value Orchestral Library Ever? – Sounds and Presets
20 May · Orchestral Suite 2, a complete orchestra at your fingertips with enough articulations and nuance to have the big boys quaking in their boots. We also have a remarkable new piano library from Wrong Tools!
Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor now in Vintage White
20 May · The Gretsch Jim Dandy Parlor captures the spirit of classic vintage American parlor acoustic guitars.
PRS SE Ed Sheeran Baritone: Now Available in 3 new finishes
20 May · The PRS SE Ed Sheeran Hollowbody I Piezo Baritone is now officially part of the standard SE lineup
Behringer Leaks: Unreleased Products Briefly Shown on Website
20 May · A whole bunch of unreleased synths and drum machines were briefly visible on Behringer’s website. Were the Behringer leaks an accident or part of a strategy?
Fender Announces 75th Anniversary Precision Bass Collection
20 May · With the 75th Anniversary Precision Bass Collection, Fender honors its iconic bass model with three P-Bass models
Thomann Live Days 2026: Massive Deals on Pro Audio, Lighting and Event Gear – Up to 50%!
20 May · Thomann Live Days 2026: Up to 50% off PA, lighting and stage gear from May 12 to June 2. All deals and event highlights in one place.
Jackson Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET8 Unleashed!
19 May · This Jackson Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET8 is a limited edition 8-string model available outside the Custom Shop
Guitar Journal
Guitar Journal: Ibanez Tube Screamer Watch & More!
19 May · We check the new Ibanez Tube Screamer Watch, plus the Josh Scott Signature JHS Relevator and Gibson T-Tops are back!
Software Deals
Antares, SSL, D16 Group: 3 Strong Plugin Deals for Vocals, Mix, and Electronic Music Producers
19 May · Antares AutoTune Pro 11, SSL Native Bus Compressor 2, and D16 Group TotalBundle on sale. Three strong plugin deals for producers this week.
Novation FLkey 2: Better Keys and Pads Highlight the FL Studio Controller Series Glow Up
19 May · There's now a new Novation FLkey 2 controller lineup, with physical improvements like semi-weighted keys on the bigger models.
Harley Benton DNAfx AmP10: The Ultimate Beginner’s Amp?
19 May · Harley Benton's new DNAfx AmP10 brings everything you need for your first amp: versatility, portability, and clever features.
Allen & Heath SQ Plus: 3 Updated Models with More Processing Power
19 May · The Allen & Heath SQ Plus series brings three new models, the SQ5+, SQ6+, and SQ7+, with feature enhancements like RackUltra FX and DEEP processing.
oeksound soothe3: The World’s Most Popular Mixing Plugin Gets a Complete Remake
19 May · oeksound soothe3 is available now: rebuilt algorithm, low latency mode and multichannel support up to 9.1.6. Upgrade from soothe2 for just $55.
Unfiltered Audio BattleFX: Free Delay and Reverb Plugin from the Battalion Universe
19 May · Unfiltered Audio BattleFX brings the send effects from Battalion to a free standalone plugin: Shatter Delay, Headspace Reverb, Choke and euclidean patterns.
Hughes & Kettner Era C: Compact Combo for Acoustic Guitar & Vocals
18 May · The Hughes & Kettner era C is a new compact 60 watt combo for acoustic guitar players
Virtual Modular Synths
Best Virtual Modular Synths: Modular in the Box
18 May · Virtual modular synths are a great way to experiment with modular without investing in a hardware system. Here's our list of the best modular software synths!
SM7B ALTERNATIVES
SM7B Alternatives: The Best Broadcast Mics
18 May · We investigate a selection of different SM7B Alternatives. These are broadcast-style mics for speech and vocal recording in different price ranges.
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