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Thomann Live Days 2026: Hands-On Gear, Workshops, and Scene Vibes Are Back

23 Apr · Thomann Live Days bring workshops, an expo, and live performances together. Test gear on site, talk to pros, and get hands-on - free entry included.

Jackson X Series Kelly HT Diablo IV: Demonic Shred!

23 Apr · Jackson X Series Kelly HT Diablo IV announced for release of Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred.

Ableton Live Flash Sale: All Versions Now 25% Off for a Limited Time

23 Apr · Ableton Live Flash Sale: Live 12 Intro, Standard, and Suite, plus all upgrades, are now 25% off for a limited time.

PRS Private Stock 30th Anniversary “Birds of a Feather”

23 Apr · PRS Private Stock 30th Anniversary "Birds of a Feather“ Hollowbody I Limited Edition announced!

Gibson Jake Kiszka SG: Recreating The Beloved

23 Apr · The Gibson Jake Kiszka SG Standard recreates "The Beloved" '61 SG he is known for playing

NRSynth Quatuor: Oberheim Four Voice Reborn – How Fat Is This Synth?!

23 Apr · Less a clone and more a reimaginging of Tom’s Four Voice, NRSynth Quatuor combines four synth voices with Prophet-5-style styling.

MIC PLACEMENT

Mic Placement: Get The Most From Any Sound Source

22 Apr · The understanding of mic placement is one of the most important aspects of acoustic recording. We look into techniques for getting the best results.

SOUNDS AND PRESETS

Echoes of Machines, Windswept and Desolate – Sounds and Presets

22 Apr · Echoes of Machines sees a brand new set of 64 sounds for Moog's brilliant Muse poly synth by Anton Anru, with Kulshan Studios providing two of this week's other selections!

Behringer JT-2 Now Available to Order!

22 Apr · The JT-2, Behringer's desktop/Eurorack synth based on two of the JT-16's voices, is now available to order, but don't expect shipping just yet!

Beetronics Seabee Lite: Analog Chorus & Vibee!

22 Apr · The Beetronics Seabee Lite offer analog BBD chorus with digital control

Strymon Canoga Vintage-Voiced Silicon Fuzz

22 Apr · The Strymon Canoga silicon fuzz expands their A Series of analog effects

Review

Softube Flow Studio: Powerful Macro Mixing With a Hardware Twist – Review

22 Apr · Softube Flow Studio combines hardware, plugin, and macro control to speed up your studio workflow. Here’s how it performs in real use.

NAP Works Devious Pocket Is a Standalone DVS Device – No More Laptops?

22 Apr · Free your DJ rig from the tyranny of the laptop with Devious Pocket, a new standalone DVS system from NAP Works.

Casio SXC-1: The New Sampler Syncs Loops, But Will it Chop Them?

22 Apr · Casio Japan has officially announced its SXC-1. It looks pretty cool - but we still have questions.

GS Music Bree6 Keyboard Now Available

21 Apr · It's finally here! The GS Music Bree6 Keyboard adds keys to the lush analog polysynth, and now it's more desirable than ever.

Guitar Journal

Guitar Journal: Sex Pistols Marshall Anniversary JCM 800 & More

21 Apr · A Marshall Sex Pistols JCM 800, browser-based amp sim, and a Sustainiac-equipped green beast from Solar Guitars.

Software Deals

Safari Audio, Soundtoys, and EastWest: 3 Plugins That Bring Fresh Sound to Your Tracks

21 Apr · Safari Audio, Soundtoys, and EastWest plugin deals deliver character, creative effects, and new soundscapes that instantly reshape your mix.

Knobula Drum Farm Is a Creative Drum Design Playground for your Eurorack

21 Apr · Knobula Drum Farm lets you 'grow' your own drums! With 16 synthesis models and on-the-fly sampling, this new drum module looks like a happy accident machine!

Arturia Augmented PERSIA – The Sound of the Middle East Reimagined

21 Apr · Augmented PERSIA from Arturia expands its range of fusion instruments into the Iranian plateau with a powerful and deeply expressive blend of the traditional and modern.