Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Free Plugins
Polarity-Glue, Reverse Reverb, ToneShaper: Free Plugins of the Week
20 Sep · This week’s round-up of freebies brings you a bus compressor, instant reverse risers, and a useful tone shaper: Polarity-Glue, VAS Reverse Reverb, ToneShaper.
Best Gigging Songs
Best Gigging Songs: 5 Tracks I Love Playing Live
19 Sep · The best gigging songs can appeal to players for many reasons. Are they fun to play? Do they go down well with a crowd? Here are 5 of my favourites.
Guitar Deals: Thomann Bundles Plus $600 Sweetwater Savings!
19 Sep · These guitar deals are almost too good to miss! Where else can you get $600 off a lovely Les Paul? There's more, too...
SOUNDTRACK SYNTHS
Soundtrack Synths: Get That Blockbuster Sound
18 Sep · Modern big-budget movie scores are full of synths. Get the soundtrack synth sounds of Dune, Furiosa, Oppenheimer and more.
Wilko Johnson
Wilko Johnson Guitar Playing: 5 Ways He Created His Unique Style
18 Sep · Wilko Johnson's guitar playing should be studied by all players. His approach and charisma are unrivaled. How did he do it all so well?
Tone City Releases 7 Distortion Pedals: Meet the Loong Preamp, New Legend Series, and more!
18 Sep · Distortion pedals incoming! Tone City has introduced the dual-voiced Loong and six additional drive or distortion pedals. At very reasonable prices!
Behringer Pedal Flanger: Is it a Wah? Is it a Flanger?
18 Sep · A wah and a flanger in one? And a vintage reissue, too? The Behringer Pedal Flanger delivers completely new sounds.
Record Vocals at Home
Record Vocals at Home 2026: Your Perfect Match for a Budget-Friendly Setup
18 Sep · Want to record vocals at home without breaking the bank? Here's a budget-friendly Perfect Match that still delivers really solid quality.
XILS-lab MemoryTone: Is This Memorymoog Plugin the Cherry Audio Killer?
18 Sep · XILS-lab’s MemoryTone is the third Memorymoog emulation of the year. Is the market already too saturated though?
UNNECESSARY GEAR
Unnecessary Studio Gear That Is Actually Worth Having
17 Sep · We investigate equipment that is often referred to as unnecessary studio gear to find out if certain audio tools remain useful in any recording studio.
Yamaha FG7 and FS7 Series: High-End Acoustic Guitars from Japan!
17 Sep · Yamaha FG7 and FS7 series bring premium craftsmanship and Atmosfeel pickups. Here's what sets these new acoustics apart from Martin and Taylor.
SYNTH JOURNAL
Sonicware ELZ_1 core, Dirtywave Announces a Performance Mixer, More: Synth Journal
17 Sep · Want a new Sonicware ELZ_1 core? Better hurry, because they’re limited to 50 units only…
Review
Vengeance Sound VPS Avenger 2 Synthesizer at 50% Off in This Sale!
17 Sep · Only a few days left to grab 50 percent off Vengeance Sound's VPS Avenger 2 synthesizer.
Harley Benton SC-550 Plus Fluence adds Active Fishman Pickups
17 Sep · With the two SC-550 Plus Fluence models, Harley Benton adds two single-cut guitars with Fishman Fluence pickups two its roster.
MESA/Boogie 90s Triple Rectifier Standard: Less limited, more chrome!
17 Sep · MESA/Boogie resurrects a legend with the 150-watt 90s Triple Rectifier - now with a new look!
Epiphone Joan Jett Olympic Special Returns in Vintage Sunburst
17 Sep · The Epiphone Joan Jett Olympic Special is back in Vintage Sunburst. But is it good value for money?
EVH 5150 Iconic 15W Head: 6L6 Edition added!
17 Sep · EVH has updated the 5150 Iconic 15W Head, with two colors and a 6L6 version. Check it out!
SSL 4K Bundle: Now With sonible AI!
17 Sep · The SSL 4K Bundle, which provides authentic console-style processing workflows, now features sonible AI assistance in its latest update.
Joe Landers Profligacy Is a KORG Prophecy Emulator: Get the Prodigy’s Synth for Free!
17 Sep · Joe Landers Profligacy puts the KORG Prophecy hardware in your computer. This is the same synth that The Prodigy rinsed. But there’s a catch…
BOUTIQUE MICS
Boutique Microphones: Made By Hand
16 Sep · We check out some different manufacturers of hand-crafted boutique microphones that can expand your mic locker for taking on a wide range of recording projects.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Panorama Whitekirk Delivers Haunting Guitars in a 12th Century Church – Sounds and Presets
16 Sep · A broad collection of sounds for you this week, featuring Panorama Whitekirk, a delightful sampled guitar, plus sounds for classic, quirky analogue synths and the Moog Muse!
Guitar Days at Thomann: More Than 500 Cool Deals With up to 60% Off
16 Sep · 22 days of discounted guitars, amps and effects - while stocks last! It's Thomann Guitar Days!