SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Elektron Syntakt OS 1.40 Out Now: New Sample Player Machine & More!
04 Mar · The Elektron Syntakt gets a major update with a new sample player machine and many other improvements.
MacBook Neo Unveiled as Apple’s Most Affordable Laptop with an iPhone Chip
04 Mar · The Apple MacBook Neo starts at $699 and runs on an iPhone-class chip. A new entry-level Mac. But can it handle mobile music production?
Fender 2026: Hot Rod 30th Anniversary Edition is available now!
04 Mar · Fender 2026 at NAMM showcased new Squier Sonic models and a Hot Rod Deluxe 30th Anniversary. That's available now!
Microtech Gefell UM 57: An $8000 Reissue Of A Classic Tube Condenser
04 Mar · The Microtech Gefell UM 57 is a modern reissue of the classic UM 57 tube condenser for unparalleled studio recording quality of vocals and instruments.
Beetronics Pollinator Hazee Delay: Available to order now!
04 Mar · Beetronics goes digital with the Pollinator Hazee Delay, a pedal focused on evolving textures, reverse octaves, and ambient sound design.
Michigan Synth Works LRB-303 Is an Easy 303 Kit for Less Than $500
03 Mar · Get your DIY acid on with Michigan Synth Works’ new LRB-303, an easy TB-303 kit, plus OS-303, an open-source 303 processor.
Guitar Journal
Guitar Journal: Metallica Life Burns Faster & More
03 Mar · Metallica at Las Vegas Sphere, Red Witch Galvanium Overdrive and Lollar Monolith humbuckers!
Software Deals
Newfangled Audio, Universal Audio, Shadow Hills: 3 Ultimate Software Deals You Shouldn’t Miss
03 Mar · Newfangled Audio Generate is now on sale, bringing fresh movement to your tracks. Plus, discounts on UA synths and a legendary Shadow Hills tool.
Novation Launch Control 3: Control Your Plugins and Hardware Synths
03 Mar · The Novation Launch Control 3 is a flexible, compact controller that can take care of DAW operations, plugin parameters, and hardware in your studio.
Apple MacBook Air M5 Is Now Official with a Lightweight and Powerful Design
03 Mar · The Apple MacBook Air M5 offers a stronger GPU, increased memory bandwidth, and 512GB of storage as standard, built for demanding creative workflows.
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Delivers More Cores and More Power for Large Music Projects
03 Mar · The Apple MacBook Pro M5 delivers stronger multicore performance and up to 128GB RAM, built for large music sessions and demanding production setups.
Nux Dual-Loop Stereo: Record and Loop All Day. Seriously.
03 Mar · The Nux Dual-Loop Stereo offers huge loop storage, a color display, and much more at a very attractive price! Check it out!
Happy 303 Day! What’s your favourite box of ACID?
03 Mar · It's 303 day and so it's time to get squeaking on that filter, cranking up those basslines and embracing those long lost days of hope and happiness.
Epiphone J-45 and Hummingbird: 3 Legendary Acoustic Guitars, Inspired by Gibson!
03 Mar · Epiphone J-45 Standard, Hummingbird Standard, and L-00 Standard: three legendary acoustic guitars, inspired by Gibson!
Guitar Muffled
Workshop: Your Guitar Sounds Muffled? Try These Tips for a Better Sound!
02 Mar · Your guitar sounds muffled when you're recording into your DAW? We've got five tips on how to fix that.
SPACE ECHO ALTERNATIVES
Space Echo Alternatives for the Studio and Stage
02 Mar · We're checking out some of the best Space Echo Alternatives for recreating Roland's classic tape echo effect in studio and on stage.
Kemper Profiling 2.0: Adds Superior Dynamics & Resonance
02 Mar · Kemper has announced the Profiling 2.0 update with superior dynamics and resonance
Universal Audio Apollo Gen2 and Volt Interface Deals – Save Up to 35%
02 Mar · Universal Audio Apollo and Volt audio interfaces are discounted through the end of March. Volt models also include additional native plugins at no extra cost.
The Gear of Stevie Ray Vaughan: Inside the Setup of One of the World’s Greatest Guitarists
02 Mar · The gear of Stevie Ray Vaughan was little more than a heavily strung Stratocaster. Yet he became one of the greatest guitarists of all time.
Waldorf Iridium Mk.2 – Leaked!
01 Mar · They're cracking the whip over at Waldorf with a slew of new products seemingly every few weeks. Now we have a leak of their latest synthesizer, the Iridium Mk.2
MIXING OBJECTIVELY
The Art Of Mixing Bands You Don’t Like: Maintaining Objectivity
01 Mar · Whether you're an engineer at a studio or a local venue doing FOH, mixing bands you don't like is something you'll be confronted with sooner or later.
Free Plugins
Puffer Fish, ÆLAPSE, Phlegetron: Free Plugins of the Week
01 Mar · Colorful saturation, dual-band distortion, and a vintage-inspired combination of tape delay and spring reverb: Check out Puffer Fish, ÆLAPSE, and Phlegetron.
DIY DJING