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Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale Junior: Real Spring Reverb, Really Small Pedal
30 Jun · Honey, I shrunk the spring reverb! Crazy Tube Circuits' White Whale Junior offers the same legendary sound in a smaller form factor.
Rhodes MK8/80AE: Stunning Ultra-Limited Anniversary Edition Is Ready for Pre-Order!
30 Jun · Rhodes is celebrating 80 years of history with a drop-dead gorgeous special limited edition. Want one? The Rhodes MK8/80AE is now available for pre-order!
Blackstar Fly 3 High Gain: Massive Metal Tones, for Mobile Madness
30 Jun · The Fly 3 High Gain offers massive metal tones in a portable mini-combo amp format. Check out Blackstar's latest release!
Meris Ottobit X: Shoegaze, Lo-Fi, Game Music, ’80s Vibes in One Pedal – Now Available!
30 Jun · Is this the holy grail of lo-fi? The Meris Ottobit X packs bit-crushing and VHS effects into one powerful multi-effects pedal. Now avalable!
Yamaha URX, MGX, and CC1 Update: A More Integrated System
30 Jun · With this update, there are improvements for the Yamaha URX series audio interfaces, the MGX series digital mixers, the CC1 controller, and the MixKey software.
Amazing Bass And Guitar Deals – Thomann Music Days 2026!
30 Jun · New guitar deals from Gibson, Martin Guitars, and Harley Benton at the Thomann Music Days 2026. Check them out!
Hammer Action Controllers
Best Hammer Action Keyboard Controllers 2026
29 Jun · Do you swear by a keyboard with a piano-like feel? Then, a hammer action keyboard controller is one of the most important pieces of gear in your studio.
PRO-Q ALTERNATIVES
FabFilter Pro-Q Alternatives: Dynamic EQ Plugins
29 Jun · When looking for Fabfilter Pro-Q alternatives, there are many things to considers: price, sound, workflow, and additional features
Erica Synths Razornator: Desktop Performance Effect with 5 Resonators
29 Jun · Erica Synths Razornator warps and mangles your signals with five tuned delay lines – all in a handy desktop effect that just screams live performance.
Apple’s M-Series: New “MacBook Ultra M5” Yes, New Chip Not Until 2027 — But an M7?
29 Jun · Apple's M-Series skips the M6 Pro and M6 Max entirely. An M7 is already in the works. Here's what that means for the long-awaited touchscreen MacBook, Gurman explains.
Tracktion Waveform Free 14: A Faster, Limitless Freeware DAW for Everyone
29 Jun · Tracktion Waveform Free 14 brings a new interface, an AI assistant, and a reworked audio engine. And it's still completely free.
Punk Rock
Best Punk Guitar Setup for Beginners: Sound like Blink-182, Green Day or The Ramones on a Budget
29 Jun · Looking for inspiration for the best punk guitar setup for beginners? We're got a few budget-friendly suggestions!
SCRITTI POLITTI
Cupid & Psyche 85: Scritti Politti’s Triumphant Classic, Synth by Synth
28 Jun · Cupid & Psyche 85 is a masterpiece of composition, arrangement & production. But what synths did Green, Gamson & Maher use?
Free Plugins
Orra Pump, EQ Pro, Series 9000: Free Plugins of the Week
28 Jun · This week’s round-up of freebies brings you drawable modulation, a seriously impressive dynamic EQ, and a vintage sampler filter. Check out Orra Pump, EQ Pro, and Series 9000!
Playing a Festival
Playing a Festival for the 1st Time: What Did I Learn?
27 Jun · Playing a festival should be fun! But what if it's your first time? Let's see what to expect when stepping on stage for that initial buzz.
Deals of the Week
Novation, IK Multimedia, Apogee: 3 Hot Deals of the Week!
27 Jun · Hot, hotter, hot deals: This week, you can save on groove boxes from Novation, a controller from IK Multimedia, and a high-end interface from Apogee.
Jun Murakami Synth-80: The Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter Finally Gets a Software Emulation
27 Jun · Roland’s rackmount MKS-80 comes to your DAW as Jun Murakami’s Synth-80, a meticulously modeled recreation of the analog Super Jupiter.
VIRTUAL ANALOGUE
Virtual Analogue Synthesis: More Than Just a VST in a Box?
26 Jun · Virtual analogue gets a bad rap but it has plenty to offer. Let’s dive into the history of VA and try to dispel some myths along the way.
Signature Guitars
Best Signature Guitars: 5 Legendary Artist Models Worth Playing
26 Jun · These signature guitars represent the finest qualities from some of your favourite artists. With these models, you'll know that no expense has been spared.
RCF EVOX V15: The Powerful Flagship Column
26 Jun · The RCF EVOX V15 tops off the column range with an earthshaking 15-inch subwoofer and ACE compatibility to extend the low end even further.
EVE Audio Origin: A New Platform for the EXO Series
26 Jun · With EVE Audio Origin, you can enhance the experience and unleash the full power of your EXO Series studio monitors with a range of customization features.
Waldorf Microwave 1 Plugin V2: Big Upgrade for the Software Synth!
26 Jun · The Waldorf Microwave 1 Plugin gets a big upgrade with loads of exciting features, such as virtual voice cards and new multi modes. V1 gets an update, too!