Equipment News, Leaks and Tips

5 of the Best Synths for Sound Design

17 Jul · Get deep into synthesis with these five best synths for sound design, with analog, wavetable and hybrid machines all here to inspire you.

What Guitarists Can Learn From Bass: 5 Essential Lessons

17 Jul · What guitarists can learn from bass is overlooked. Six strings can be easier than four. Let's check out some vital skills that could help your playing.

Notadümble V2: JHS Pedals DIY kit fixes their mistake

17 Jul · JHS Pedals has launched the Notadümble V2! This time it has the correct circuit and an improved design.

Catalinbread Crooner Preamp: Classic RCA BA-31 tones

17 Jul · Catalinbread's Crooner is based on the classic RCA BA-31 microphone preamp

Martin 5-28 Terz: The Smallest Martin Guitar Is Back! Plus Three New Acoustic Models

17 Jul · Martin has released four new acoustic guitars: the tiny 5-28 Terz, the OM-35 Inception, and two Custom Shop 0 models. Check out all the details here!

inMusic Acquires Native Instruments: Around 100 Employees Reportedly Laid Off

17 Jul · Shortly after the inMusic acquisition, Native Instruments has reportedly cut around 100 jobs, including the entire support team. A sad update.

Recording on the Go 2026: Three Cool Products For Mobile Recording – The Perfect Match!

17 Jul · Recording on the go doesn't need a full studio. A compact interface, a rugged mic, and solid headphones get you covered anywhere. Here's our Perfect Match.

Transparent TB-303! Refaced Deckard’s Dream! Synth Journal

16 Jul · What could be more acid than a transparent TB-303? That and more trippy things in this week’s Synth Journal.

5 of the Best Turntables for Sampling

16 Jul · Make beats with vinyl? Then you need a good record player in your life. These are the best turntables for sampling.

Every Arturia AstroLab 61 Has a Silver Lining! New Silver Edition.

16 Jul · The Arturia AstroLab 61 gets a slick, silver paint job and it feels like we’re in the 90s again!

Native Instruments Super*Saw: A. G. Cook’s Signature Supersaw Sound Finally Becomes Its Own Synth

16 Jul · Native Instruments Super*Saw turns A. G. Cook's signature supersaw sound into a playable synth. The first new NI synth in years.

Dirk Ulrich Is Back: Brainworx and Plugin Alliance Are Once Again in Their Founder’s Hands

16 Jul · Dirk Ulrich has bought back Brainworx and Plugin Alliance through his new company RCKFRC. A genuinely emotional moment for the whole community.

Harley Benton Fusion-T II HH: The Next Generation of T-Style Humbucker Guitars!

16 Jul · Harley Benton presents the Fusion-T II HH series, the manufacturer's most sophisticated and innovative T-style series to date.

Guitar Audio to MIDI: No More Replaying Guitar Parts from Scratch — Eldoraudio Makes It Happen in Your Browser

16 Jul · Eldoraudio Guitar Audio to MIDI turns guitar recordings into editable MIDI files automatically, right in your browser. The first 30 seconds are free.

Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Big Muff Pi 2: The Ultimate Muff 2?

16 Jul · The EHX Deluxe Big Muff Pi 2 is a feature packed edition of the dual op-amp fuzz circuit

Loudness War 2026: Is This Still a Thing, and How Loud Does a Track Actually Need to Be for Streaming Right Now?

16 Jul · Loudness War 2026: Is this still a thing, and how loud should a track really be for streaming? LUFS targets, true peak, and real-world tips.

Essential Plugins for Pop: Polish and Shine

15 Jul · With these essential plugins for Pop music production, you can improve the quality of your vocals and ensure that they cut through even a dense mix.

Put These In Your Steampipe & Smoke ’em! – Sounds and Presets

15 Jul · Some freebies for Erica Synth's Steampipe and a free piano for Kontakt, plus sounds for Dune 3 and UVI Falcon!

OpenAI Speaker: Sam Altman’s First Hardware Device Turns Out to Be a Portable Speaker Without a Screen

15 Jul · OpenAI Speaker: Sam Altman's first hardware device is a portable AI speaker, right in the middle of a trade secrets lawsuit with Apple.

freqport Dual FreqInOut FO1_2RK: 8 Channels of Hardware I/O for Your DAW

15 Jul · The Freqport Dual FreqInOut FO1_2RK expands the capabilities of the FreqInOut FO1 with double the I/O count, giving you instant access to your outboard gear.

Guitar Journal: Ernie Ball Acquires Source Audio

14 Jul · Ernie Ball acquires Source Audio, Gamechanger unveils the PLUS Pedal II, and Boss defeats Behringer in a major polyphonic tuner patent lawsuit.

Softube, Universal Audio: Mastering Maximizer, Ampex Tape Machine, and Distressor – 3 Tools Now Heavily Discounted

14 Jul · Softube Weiss MM-1, Universal Audio Ampex ATR-102, and EL8 Distressor heavily discounted. Mastering and compression tools at a serious deal price!

Gibson 1971 Flying V Medallion: Rare 70s Reissue

14 Jul · The Gibson Custom 1971 Flying V Medallion Reissue recreates the highly sought after and rare model

Erica Synths Echolocator: Firmware Update Adds Frequency Shifter

14 Jul · The Erica Synths Echolocator gets an update! The new firmware lets you choose between a pitch shifter and a frequency shifter for the shimmer effect.