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Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Harley Benton V30UK: Vintage 30 Limited Run Cabs
08 Oct · The new Harley Benton V30UK Cabinets are a limited-run of Celestion V30 loaded speaker cabs.
SYNTH JOURNAL
Extremely Limited Edition PPG 1002 Black, EML ElectroComp 101 Plugin, the Latest Eurorack Modules and More: Synth Journal
08 Oct · The PPG 1002 Black Edition is limited to just how many units?! That plus a VST version of the EML ElectroComp 101 and more.
Fender Bonamassa Tone Master ’59 Twin: Amp Modeling Combo
08 Oct · The Fender Bonamassa Tone Master '59 Twin is Bonamassa's new favourite amp on tour. Digital models now offer his tones.
UVI Falcon 2027 Flies The Nest with More Features Packed In!
08 Oct · Falcon 2027, UVI's flagship software instrument, gets set for the new year with more of everything and UI improvements.
ADAM Audio Sub10 PRO and Sub8 PRO: 2 New Studio Subs with DSP Calibration
08 Oct · The ADAM Audio Sub10 PRO and Sub8 PRO will extend the low end of your existing monitoring system with a DSP system for accurate management.
Teenage Engineering Wants to Stop Making Synths – Really? Oh No!
08 Oct · Teenage Engineering's founder says he plans to quit building synthesizers, OP-1 included. Here's what we know and what it could mean for your gear.
Melbourne Instruments ROTO-CONTROL: 60+ Free Setups and Open APIs Are Here!
08 Oct · Owners now share their ROTO-CONTROL setups on Melbourne Exchange: plugin templates, Max for Live tools, and open APIs. It doesn't get better than this!
music2me: Online Music School with Live Classes and up to 30% Off
08 Oct · music2me combines video courses, practice mode, Discord, and live lessons. Who the learning model fits and where its limits lie. Definitely worth a look.
NI Maschine+ System Update 2.3.0 Brings New Sequencing Features to the Standalone Beat Machine
08 Oct · Per-note probability, Euclidean and random note generation modes and more are now available as a free download for the Maschine+.
PLUGINS YOU NEED
Plugins You Actually Need For Mixing
07 Oct · We look at some of the key plugins you actually need for mixing music beyond the collection of stock plugins that comes with your DAW of choice.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
The M-VAVE FM-1 Frenzy Has Sound Designers Jumping Onboard! – Sounds and Presets
07 Oct · The M-VAVE FM-1 is truly the synth of the moment right now, so it's no surprise that sound designers are making hay while the sun shines!
Softube Limit Pro and Limit Go: Versatile Dynamics Control for Mixing and Mastering
07 Oct · The Softube Limit Pro and Limit Go are two new plugins offering different levels of dynamics control for mixing and mastering applications.
Keeley Compressor Plus Germanium: 25th Anniversary
07 Oct · The new Keeley Compressor Plus Germanium is the latest generation of the company's classic and celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Music Man Albert Lee HSS: Country Twang Expanded
07 Oct · The Music Man Albert Lee HSS Signature expands the model range of the country virtuoso with a particularly flexible HSS configuration.
Martin O’ahu HG-28K2: Acoustic Koa Beauty
07 Oct · Martin O'ahu HG-28K2 expands its O'ahu family and gives this model Koa for the entire body.
Guitar Journal,
Guitar Journal: Dumble is back with 3 amps!
06 Oct · Dumble Amps are back with three models, Dean Guitars future is looking shaky and Beetronics put Trem in a Tuna Can!
Cherry Audio Pentaphonic – The Power of 5 is Clear!
06 Oct · Cherry Audio's latest synth recreation continues its trend of exploring the quirkier synths of history with the Pentaphonic, a rare synth from the Gleeman brothers!
Software Deals
Roland, Xils Lab, Universal Audio: 3 Strong Plugin Deals for Polysynth Pads, CS-80 Brass, and API Sound
06 Oct · Roland JUPITER-8, Xils Lab The Eighty, and API Vision Channel Strip on sale: polysynth, CS-80 sound, and API channel strip. Strong plugins at special prices.
REVIEW
Arturia’s AstroLab Family Receives 2.0 Update!
06 Oct · Arturia’s groundbreaking AstroLab series of synths gets synth parameter tweaking, new sampled instruments and more!
UDO Audio DMNO ON: How Many Knobs Would You Like?
06 Oct · The new UDO Audio DMNO ON is the desktop version of the magnificent DMNO hybrid synth. And you get to decide how many knobs you need!
Fender John 5 Ghost & Phantom Telecasters
06 Oct · Fender announces new John 5 Ghost and Phantom Telecasters, plus $6k Custom Shop Phantom model.
HK Audio ELEMENTS MK2: A New Compact Modular Column System
06 Oct · The HK Audio ELEMENTS MK2 is a scalable modular long-throw column PA speaker rig with built-in DSP, ideal for events where space may be limited.