Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
SYNTH REMAKES
5 Synths That Need a Remake
20 Feb · It’s time for the original manufacturers to step up and give the people what they want. These are the five synths that need a remake right now.
SURF GUITAR GEAR
The Best Surf Guitar Gear: Everything You Need for that Summer Sound
20 Feb · Surf Guitar is one of my favourite genres as it's so easy to listen to. Stick around to see our picks for optimum slinky surf sounds.
Wampler Golden Jubilee: Hot-Rodded Dual Drive
20 Feb · Wampler Golden Jubilee a dual drive pedal with British and US hot-rodded amp tones
Move Everything Unlocks Synths, Effects, and True Accessibility for Ableton Move
20 Feb · Move Everything expands Ableton Move with new synths, effects, and a built-in screen reader for greater creative freedom.
SSL 4K Bundle: The Holy Trinity of Channel Strips
20 Feb · The SSL 4K Bundle gives you all three of the SL 4000 Series channel strip plugins, including the B, E, and G, each with its own characteristics.
EHX Launch Bass Big Muff Pi 2: Time to get low down dirty
20 Feb · The EHX Bass Big Muff Pi 2 could be perfect for your low end dirt needs
Loop Performer 2026: This Gear is a Perfect Match
20 Feb · What does it take to captivate a live audience as a loop performer? Here are three essential picks for aspiring loop artists - a perfect match.
SYNTH JOURNAL
Chinese Synths, New Analog Drum Machine, Breakcore Eurorack: Synth Journal
19 Feb · Learn about Chinese synths, discover the world’s first generative analog drum machine, turn your Eurorack rig into a breakcore studio, more.
FREE DAWS
The Best Free DAWs: Freeware For Music Production
19 Feb · With the best free DAWs, you don't have to spend hundreds of dollars just to edit audio or record some of your song ideas.
Arturia FX Collection 6: Expands with 2 New Effects Plugins
19 Feb · The Arturia FX Collection 6 has expanded even further, adding some of Arturia's key plugin releases to the bundle along with two new plugins.
Radial Voco-Loco Mk2: An Update for the Preamp and FX Loop Pedal
19 Feb · The Radial Voco-Loco Mk2 is a new-look version of the popular preamp pedal that lets you interface with an endless range of guitar effects pedals.
Steinberg Absolute 7: New Drum, Guitar, Piano, and Orchestral Instruments
19 Feb · In Steinberg Absolute 7, you get Groove Agent 6, the Axe Machina guitar instrument, and a range of other tools for music production and film scoring.
New Windows MIDI Services: Windows 11 Finally Brings MIDI 2.0, Multi-Client Support, and More Precise Timing to Your Studio
19 Feb · Windows MIDI Services bring MIDI 2.0, multi-client support, and precise timing to Windows 11 — less routing hassle, more studio control.
A New MacBook A18 Pro is Coming Soon! Apple’s Cheapest Laptop Ever?
19 Feb · On March 4, 2026, Apple is expected to unveil a more affordable MacBook A18 Pro - the first iPhone chip in a Mac, delivering M1-level performance.
Jackson Pro Plus Pure Metal Stealth: 3 Limited Editions
19 Feb · Jackson Soloist SL1A, Kelly KE1A, and Rhoads RR1A with Bare Knuckle Holy Diver and Floyd Rose
Studio Monitors With a Coaxial Design: What Are the Advantages?
19 Feb · What Is a Coaxial Design in Studio Monitors, and What Advantages Does It Offer? We’ll Take a Closer Look at the Palmer ORBIT 11.
CLIPPING
How To Use Clipping: An Essential Mixing Tool
18 Feb · Traditionally, clipping was something to be avoided at all costs. However, when we know how to use clipping deliberately, it becomes a versatile tool.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
A Xylophone, Free Cinematic Acoustic Guitar, and More! – Sounds and Presets
18 Feb · Some lovely acoustic sample-based instruments this week, including a nearly 100-year-old xylophone, plus SEQTRAK packs and more sounds for Pigments 7!
Charvel Pro Mod Plus Dinky DK24: The Most Beautiful Dinky Models Ever!
18 Feb · Charvel Pro Mod Plus Dinky DK24 adds a host of new colors and variants with exciting additions. Take a look!
Gretsch Broadcaster LX: New 2026 Flame Maple
18 Feb · Gretsch Broadcaster LX Collection adds new flame maple bodies to their lineup for 2026
Valeton GP-150: The New Benchmark of Affordable Multi-Effect Floorboards?
18 Feb · Is the Valeton GP-150 the new benchmark among affordable floorboards? We've got all the details on the new multi-effect!
Love Hultén Deckard’s Dream X2: How Beautiful Is This Yamaha CS-50-Inspired Custom Synth?
17 Feb · What do you get when you combine 3 beautiful synthesizers and 2 effects units in a single custom cabinet? Love Hultén Deckard’s Dream, of course.
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