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Top 5 audio interfaces in 2017 by Focusrite, Roland, UAD, Presonus, Antelope
28-05-2017 · With a single exception, our selection includes only products announced and launched (or soon to be released) in 2017. They are spread in five price categories from entry-level to high end pro.
EastWest MIDI Guitar Series – Hardware and software in harmony?
28-05-2017 · Looks like there is a new MIDI guitar system on the block and this one is designed from the ground up. These two companies both know a thing or two about each end of the system, so will this be the one?
Dead Duck’s free Synth and Effect bundles will rock your socks off!
27-05-2017 · You might have your needs covered by other VSTs and effects bundles, but can you ever have enough quality plug-ins? Head over to Dead Duck's and check out these two free FX bundles...
Get epic build-ups with Endless Smile by the makers of Sausage Fattener!
27-05-2017 · Dada's new ridiculous-until-you-actually-use-it plug-in is called the Endless Smile. It employs a secret combination of filtering, phasing, distortion, LFOs, reverbs, and audio displacement effects...
Intel’s Thunderbolt 3 fights back against Surface Pro snub
27-05-2017 · Intel have announced that they are not standing for the lack of Thunderbolt 3 in Microsoft's Surface products anymore - this time it's war!
Why music producers shouldn’t fret over 2017 MacBook Pros
26-05-2017 · Those who bought 2016 MacBooks this or last year have no compelling reason to upgrade to the new machines. They will be just fine bashing out bangers on their laptops for another year or two before upgrading...
TC Electronic Hall Of Fame 2 reverb pedal with added MASH and Shimmer
26-05-2017 · The reloaded version of TC's pedal has a new 'MASH' expression control built in, as well as polyphonic pitch shifting with the Shimmer preset. Is all the fuss being made of this new box justified?
Roland SPD::ONE digital percussion pads redefine the Boss Dr Pad
26-05-2017 · Roland announces the single pad SPD::ONE digital percussion pad as part of their Future Redefined event - but why are there four of them?
Gibson Custom SG, Firebird, Explorer and Flying V get the tuxedo treatment
26-05-2017 · Classy! Gibson announces a new limited run of Custom models, all dressed in the black 'tuxedo' look for 2017, featuring gold hardware and a nitro finish.
Gibson 2017 Les Paul Standard “Painted-Over” Series: Taking a beating?
26-05-2017 · This 'road warrior' look has finally made its way to Gibson! Now you can buy a pre-battered Les Paul Standard - but we're not sure how 'cool' these will look up close...
TC Helicon TalkBox Synth effect pedal: More features, less drool
26-05-2017 · This new guitar vocal effect pedal makes it easier to get those classic talking guitar tones and best of all doesn't require one of those hideous mouth tubes - more sounds and less drool!
Gibson Custom Modern Double Cut Standard released at last
25-05-2017 · Traditional American hand made guitars meets a more modern guitar styling with better upper fret access and a cool new look. Looks like Gibson are making a statement and it's a welcome one.
Waves cross-bred an EQ and compressor plug-in and called it the F6
25-05-2017 · This isn't another vintage EQ sim like the many flooding the market on a weekly basis. Rather, Waves' new F6 EQ is unabashedly digital and designed as a "surgical" tool for critical frequency correction.
IK Multimedia announce Syntronik: a collection of legendary synthesizers
25-05-2017 · Syntronik is 38 classic synthesizers sampled into 17 instruments with modelled filters and authentically drifting oscillators. It's more than a slice of synthesizer heaven it's the whole damn cake.