Review
Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Harley Benton ST-Modern HH Deluxe: The Best Value S-Style HH of 2026?
28 May · With the ST-Modern HH Deluxe series, Harley Benton is bringing a breath of fresh air to the market.
SSL 1: A New Budget-Friendly Interface
28 May · Solid State Logic expands its popular line of audio interfaces with a new entry model, the SSL 1, an ideal starter solution for home recording.
POPlab Sounds Modern Live-Drums: Drum Sounds From Current Pop Songs
28 May · POPlab Sounds Modern Live-Drums is a multiformat sampler instrument that gives you a range of drum kits designed for commercial music production.
Ableton Push Was Built from Lego First: The Wildest Origin Story in Music Tech
28 May · Ableton Push started as a Lego prototype: Jesse Terry, Head of Hardware at Ableton, reveals the origins of the Push controller and the thinking behind it.
Review
Korg phase8 Review: Brilliant Synthesizer or Overpriced Sound Sculpture?
28 May · Korg phase8 review: Acoustic Synthesis, 8 electromechanical voices, polymetric sequencer. Is €969 worth it? Here's what I found in the studio.
MASTERING
Mastering Basics for Producers: Learn How To Finalize Your Tracks
27 May · We look at mastering basics for producers with the goal of demystifying the various aspects of the finalization process and how to go about it.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
More MPE Expressions for Arturia Pigments 7 – Sounds and Presets
27 May · This week, Marc Barnes delivers volume 2 of his MPE Expressions for Arturia's Pigments 7, plus we have free sounds for Arturia's SQ-80.
Jackson Wes Borland King V: Limp Bizkit’s Style with a Floyd Rose Bridge
27 May · You know what time it is! The Jackson Wes Borland King V, a signature model or Limp Bizkit's guitar player is here!
Softube Bus Processor 670: A Flexibly Flavourful Fairchild Plugin
27 May · The Softube Bus Processor 670 brings the classic Fairchild sound into the DAW environment with modern enhancements that make it versatile.
HK Audio Polar MK2: Introducing The Polar 8
27 May · The HK Audio Polar MK2 family of column speaker systems has expanded with its latest and most compact and lightweight model, the Polar 8 MK2.
Guitar Journal
Guitar Journal: Boss adds more PX-1 models and we go Virtual
26 May · We check out the new BOSS PX-1 pedal models, explore Chaos Audio's AI FX Builder, and dive into Jack Osbourne's defense of the planned "AI Ozzy" digital recreation.
Software Deals
Cherry Audio, Eventide, Output: 3 Plugin Deals for Synth Lovers, Mix Engineers, and Sound Designers
26 May · Cherry Audio Rhodes Chroma, Eventide SplitEQ, and Output Portal on sale: vintage polysynth, innovative EQ, and granular effects at deal prices.
Arturia Memory V – Thanks for the Memorymoog
26 May · Arturia's Memory V seeks to bring back one of the most loved and legendary polysynths of all time. Can this software recreation do its hardware forebear justice?
Roland Spring Sale 2026: Up to 80% Off Synth and Drum Machine Plugins
26 May · Roland Spring Sale 2026: Up to 80% off JUNO-106, Jupiter-8, TR-808 and more at Plugin Boutique. Available until May 31, 2026 only.
Thomann Live Days 2026: Hand-Picked Live Deals and the Best Offers
26 May · The Thomann Live Days 2026 come with serious Live Deals: up to 50% off mixers, PA, mics and more. Our personal best-of of the highlights worth checking out.
Bluegrass Guitar
The 7 Best Guitars for Bluegrass Beginners: Your First Dreadnought
25 May · Check out the 7 best guitars for bluegrass beginners! There'll surely be one that's right for you to sound like Billy Strings!
SMALL-DIAPHRAGM MICS
Small-Diaphragm Mics for Capturing Realism
25 May · Need to record instruments at home? We've selected some of the best small-diaphragm mics to capture piano, acoustic guitar, and more!
Omnitronic PM-404F: An Affordable DJ Mixer for Purists and New-Schoolers
25 May · The Omnitronic PM-404F is a four-channel DJ mixer with connectivity that allows you to play from anything from turntables to Bluetooth devices.
REVIEW
Rhodes Mk.8 MIDI: A Classic Embraces Modernity – Review
25 May · The Rhodes Mk.8 in itself was a glorious comeback of one of the all-time classic instruments. Now with MIDI, you may no longer need another keyboard on stage.
COMMON MISTAKES
Top 10 Mistakes Beginner Producers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
24 May · We look at common mistakes beginner producers make, and some ways you can get around them to make your journey into production a little easier.
Free Plugins
Relica 2, Orra Tone Zone, Okay Distortion: Free Plugins of the Week
24 May · Freeware picks of the week: Relica 2 is a chiptune synth, Orra Tone Zone is a powerful tone shaping tool, and Okay Distortion turns your tracks into rubble!
SD CARD SHORTAGE
The SD Card Shortage: Will it Impact Music Gear Prices?
23 May · There’s an SD card shortage caused by AI data centers. With memory prices shooting sky high, how will this affect us musicians?
Deals of the Week