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Best Bass Amp
The 5 Best Affordable Bass Amps: From Amped to Warwick to Harley Benton
21 Jul · Heavy, growly bass tones don't have to break the bank. Check out these 5 suggestions for best affordable bass amps!
STEM SEPARATION
Stem Separation Software for Music Production
21 Jul · Have you ever used Stem Separation before, or is AI still a dirty word in your vocabulary? We check out some of the best options available.
IK Multimedia ToneX One: Introducing the Brown Sound Collection!
21 Jul · Eddie's sound in a tiny pedal! With the Tonex One Brown Sound Collection, IK Multimedia presents three new versions of the pedal with legendary sounds!
Thomann Music Days: Amazing Discounts of Up to 65% Off Instruments, Studio Gear, and More – Only Today!
21 Jul · Don't miss out! There are over 400 deals available during Thomann Music Days, but only until July 22, 2025, or while supplies last.
Free Plugins
Sheepadoodle, ZL Compressor, TilQ: Free Plugins of the Week
20 Jul · Could Sheepadoodle be the most versatile phaser plugin available for free? Check it out in our weekly round-up of the best free plugins.
DEALS OF THE WEEK
A Behringer Power Trio – Synth Deals of the Week!
19 Jul · Three great deals on Behringer synths could be all an aspiring electronic musician ever needs for under €1,500!
ROLAND JUNO-106
Roland Juno-106: Classic Gear
18 Jul · Is owning a vintage Roland Juno-106 really all it's cracked up to be? We look at this classic polysynth and how you can recreate its sound.
GUITAR ACCESSORIES
Guitar Accessories: Essential Upgrades to Improve Your Guitar
18 Jul · Guitar accessories can play a huge part in transforming your axe. From pots to pickups, let's check out some effective ways to switch things up.
Focusrite x Sonnox Soften: Free for a Limited Time
18 Jul · The Focusrite x Sonnox Soften is a resonance reduction plugin for vocals, guitars, and mixbus, free for Focusrite and Novation users.
Top Software Deals at Thomann Music Days – Huge Summer Sale!
18 Jul · Thomann Music Days Software Deals: Special offers on audio tools, plugins, and virtual instruments - for a limited time only.
HYBRID DJ
Hybrid DJ: The Best Gear For Electronic Music
17 Jul · The hybrid DJ blurs the lines between DJ and live performance. These drum machines, effects and controllers can help take your rig to new heights.
The AVID RELVEO: An $11,000 Turntable with Sleek Industrial Aesthetics
17 Jul · The AVID RELVEO is the British manufacturer's first new turntable design in over a decade, celebrating 30 years of "engineering without compromise".
SYNTH JOURNAL
Trent Reznor’s Atari 2600 Synth, Teenage Engineering Meets Pixar, More: Synth Journal
17 Jul · Love Hultén has done it again, this time with an Atari 2600 synth for Trent Reznor. And boy is it gorgeous.
Arturia Software Season: Get 40% Off Virtual Instruments and Effects
17 Jul · Until August 3, you can save 40% on virtual instruments, effects plugins, and sound banks with the Arturia Software Season sale at Thomann.
Jimmy Page Sundragon Nymph: Stadium Sound for Your Living Room
17 Jul · Page's Sundragon Nymph amp brings his legendary tones to a compact, low-wattage combo
Charvel Angel Vivaldi Nova-7: Natural 7-String
17 Jul · Charvel Angel Vivald Signature Pro-Mod Nova-7 NAT guitar, an upgraded version of his signature Nova
REVIEW
Arturia AstroLab Firmware Update Brings V Collection 11 Support and More
17 Jul · Arturia delivers on its promised update to its VST in a Box concept, AstroLab, with almost full support for V Collection 11 and a raft of other improvements.
Martin Guitars Update: New Finishes, New Woods, Same Legendary Sound
17 Jul · Martin Guitars Update! The manufacturer of premium acoustic guitars is following up its anniversary models for CEO Chris Martin with six new models in many of its well-known series. There are additions to the ...
Pedal Deals and Amps on Sale: Thomann Music Days 2025!
17 Jul · Save on Line6, Boss, Ampeg, and more—these pedal deals are only available during the Thomann Music Days 2025 until July 22, 2025!
Boss RT-2 Rotary Ensemble: A Leslie Speaker in a Compact Pedal?
17 Jul · Boss RT-2 Rotary Ensemble recreates the popular Leslie rotary speaker sounds in a compact format
Daddario Raffle: Buy XS Strings, Win Trip to Guitar Summit
17 Jul · Buy XS strings and enter the Daddario raffle! Until July 31, 2025, you have the chance to win a trip to the Guitar Summit!
Universal Audio LUNA 1.9 Update adds AI-Assisted Features
16 Jul · In the latest Universal Audio LUNA 1.9 Update, you get AI-powered features like Voice Control, Instrument Detection, and Smart Tempo tools.
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