Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
RECORDING PREP
Session Setup Essentials: How To Prepare For A Recording Session
08 Apr · We discuss Session Setup Essentials with some helpful steps you can take in preparation for recordings that apply in any kind of studio environment.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Freak of the Week! – Sounds and Presets
08 Apr · Arturia's line of 'Freak' synthesizers gets a lot of love, and rightly so. This week, we have a bank for each version, one of them free, along with patches for Moog's Subsequent 37 and the Waldorf Iridium.
Reason 14 is Now in Beta: With RV-9 Reverb, Sequencer, and Workflow Improvements
08 Apr · You can now sign up to beta-test Reason 14, and explore the newly upgraded sequencer and arranger workflow, and the RV-9 Reverb Station.
Music Man Axis 30th Anniversary: Limited Run
08 Apr · Music Man 30th Anniversary Axis. Celebrating a legendary guitar design from 1996 with a limited special edition.
u-he Zebra 3 – The Final Beta is Now Available: “Like Photoshop for Synthesis”
08 Apr · u-he released the final public beta update for the Zebra 3 virtual synthesizer. Unfortunately, the official release date has not yet been set.
Mastering The Mix Reference 3: This Plugin Finally Shows Why Your Mix Isn’t Working
08 Apr · Reference 3 shows exactly where your mix falls short, using analysis, comparison, and clear guidance to help you make better decisions faster.
PRS Mango Wood Tops 6 Models Limited Run
08 Apr · PRS has announced these 6 Mango Top models, a highly limited run of 200 guitars each
Effects Plugins on Sale: Easter Deals That Actually Improve Your Mix
08 Apr · These effects plugins will elevate your mix, from vocal tools to mastering, helping you shape your sound precisely while saving on powerful tools. Now on sale.
Guitar Journal
Guitar Journal: ’90s Cry Baby, Braille Overdrive & Rush Chorus!
07 Apr · Dunlop '90s Cry Baby reissued, ThorpyFX Braile Overdrive and the Geddy Lee Amalgamation Chorus!
Software Deals
Baby Audio, Eventide, SSL: 3 Powerful Plugin Deals That Instantly Elevate Your Sound
07 Apr · Baby Audio, Eventide, and SSL offer powerful plugin deals for sound design, effects, and mixing, giving you more control and fresh creative ideas in the studio.
Revv G25: Next Gen Tube Amp Tones
07 Apr · The Revv G25 updates their popular G20 with more headroom, based on their Purple Channel tone.
Charvel Jake E Lee Blue Burst ‘Bark at the Moon’ Returns!
07 Apr · The Charvel Jake E Lee Blue Burst signature model is back and ready to rock!
Allen & Heath Avantis Ultra and Ultra Solo: Expanded Processing Power
07 Apr · The Allen & Heath Avantis Ultra series mixers offer 12- and 24-fader options with RackUltra FX and an increased number of bus channels.
Tascam DR-40XP: Professional 32-bit Handheld Recorder
07 Apr · The Tascam DR-40XP is the next evolution of the DR-40X handheld recorder, with a range of improvements across the board, making it more versatile than ever.
Thomann Spring Sale: Amazing Synth Deals with Discounts up to 60%!
07 Apr · Thomann’s massive Spring Sale is here—and with it, tons of awesome synth deals! Find the best offers on synths, samplers, grooveboxes, and controllers right here.
Bang & Olufsen Beolab 90: $450,000 Speakers – Luxury or a True Statement in Sound
07 Apr · $450,000 for a speaker? The Beolab 90 Atelier Edition shows how far high end audio can go in design, spatial sound, and exclusivity.
Bad Cat PurePath: A Perfect Tube Amp Solution?
07 Apr · Bad Cat PurePath an analog speaker cab solution for vintage and modern tube amps
ARP Odyssey Alternatives
ARP Odyssey Alternatives: The Best Hardware and Software Emulations
06 Apr · The legendary ARP Odyssey remains one of the most sought-after vintage synths. Can't afford an original? Check out these ARP Odyssey alternatives!
ABLETON LIVE ALTERNATIVES
Ableton Live Alternatives for Electronic Music Production
06 Apr · We look at some of the best Ableton Live Alternatives for making electronic music, with tools for creative sequencing, sound design, and mixing.
Best Metal Amp
The Best Amp for Metal in 2026: The Ultimate Buying Guide for Every Budget
06 Apr · What is the best amp for metal for your budget and needs? Check out our list and everything you need to know!
How and Why the Akai MPC Sample Broke the Internet
05 Apr · Akai's MPC Sample has caused quite a stir online, drumming up lots of debate on both sides. Has Akai created something special, or is it just a "toy"? How does it stand up to the competition?
Free Plugins
Black Diamond Distortion, filter.tank, Tentacles: Free Plugins of the Week
05 Apr · Is Black Diamond Distortion really “the one distortion plug-in to rule them all”, as the developer claims? Find out in this week’s round-up of free plugins!