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Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Music Man Majesty Premium Select: John Petrucci’s Royal Dream?
22 May · The Music Man Majesty Premium Select, the signature model of Dream Theatre guitarist John Petrucci, announced
The Big Lie about Vintage Sound: Why Old Guitars Don’t Automatically Sound Better
22 May · Does vintage sound actually exist or is it all in our heads? We dig into the myth, the psychology, the survivorship bias, and what modern gear gets right.
Voice as Instrument: 3 Pieces of Gear for New Sounds – Perfect Match
22 May · Voice as instrument: Use it with this hardware Perfect Match: Shure SM58, Elektron Tonverk and Zoom V3 for complete tracks without a DAW or plugins.
BEGINNER MIXERS
5 of the Best Beginner DJ Mixers
21 May · Not sure where to start? These are the best beginner DJ mixers on the market for all kinds of DJs - and for all budgets.
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.