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Walrus Audio MAKO MK2 pedals add OLED Displays and more
25 Sep 2024 in Guitar
Walrus Audio unveils updates to all four pedals in the MAKO MK2 series! What's new apart from the OLED display?
Warm Audio WA-C1 & Pedal76: Studio Sound for Your Board
24 Sep 2024 in Guitar
Warm Audio WA-C1 and Pedal76 are two faithful recreations of legendary studio effects - for your pedal board. It's ab all-analog affair.
UAFX Enigmatic ’82 Overdrive: Dumble Stomp comes to UA
24 Sep 2024 in Deals
The new UAFX Enigmatic '82 Overdrive from Universal Audio is a nod to the legendary Dumble amps, while also packing in some modern features.
Native Instruments Komplete 15 Review: Kontakt 8 Takes a Leap
23 Sep 2024 in Studio
Native Instruments Komplete 15 is here and with it Kontakt 8, one of the biggest updates in years. Here's what we think.
Harley Benton HB-50 Bass: Vintage Tone Meets Modern Design
19 Sep 2024 in Guitar
The new Harley Benton HB-50 semi-hollow basses bring a vintage flair and a blues sound at a great price. What does that look like?
DrumCraft Bell Brass Snare: Massive tone, satin chrome looks
18 Sep 2024 in Drums
If bronze snares are your thing, then the new DrumCraft Bell Brass Snare might be worth a look - it's a massive snare.
Best Apps for Drummers: Improve Your Drumming Skills Fast
18 Sep 2024 in Drums
The Best Apps for Drummers help you become a better drummer - with drumless tracks, dedicated classes and much more!
Martin Life is Good: LX1 and OXK Uke (might) make your life happier!
17 Sep 2024 in Guitar
The new, colorful models from acoustic guitar maker Martin Guitars, the Martin Life is Good series are there to make you smile.
Gibson Les Paul Studio: The Classic gets Coil-Tapping
17 Sep 2024 in Guitar
A classic gets a makeover. Is the renewed Gibson Les Paul Studio still the Les Paul for the people? Let's find out.
Zildjian Alchem-E Headphones: Smart ANC mode for drummers!
The new Zildjian Alchem-E Headphones come with a special ANC mode for drummers. But they sound good for everyone.
Fender Champion II: Getting Closer to Katana
16 Sep 2024 in Guitar
Fender Champion II is a small update for the popular range of practice amps. Is this a serious competitor for the Katana series?
Upgrade your pedal board: Three legendary pedals are on sale!
Three legendary pedals, three discounts: ProCo Rat 2, Nobels ODR-Mini and the Fuzz Face series are all on sale!
How to make Drums quieter: 5 tips for happier neighbors
12 Sep 2024 in Drums
Looking for ways on how to make drums quieter? We have loads of suggestions for you!
FBI Takes Down Musician Behind $10m AI Streaming Fraud
06 Sep 2024 in Tech
The FBI has uncoverd a $10m AI Streaming Fraud involving a North Carolina musician and a yet-unnamed CEO of a music AI company. Here's what we know.
Boss SDE-3: The Legendary 80s Digital Delay is back
05 Sep 2024 in Guitar
The Boss SDE-3 Digital Delay honors the legendary SDE-3000 and its sought-after vintage sound. It also adds new sounds and features.
Buy one Evans Emad2 Bass Drum head, get a Snare head for free!
Buy one Evans Emad2, get a snare head for free - only valid until September 10, 2024! So be quick!
DNAfx GiT Core: Compact Multi-FX pedal from Harley Benton
03 Sep 2024 in Guitar
The new DNAfx GiT Core from Harley Benton might be a great alternative to the compact multi-effects from already on the market.
Spark Mini Vai – Get that Steve Vai sound wherever you go!
03 Sep 2024 in Guitar
The Spark Mini Vai is a special edition of Positive Grid's extremely popular practice amp in collaboration with Steve Vai. What's the sound like?
Epiphone Prophecy: Now with Aged Finishes and Lefty editions
03 Sep 2024 in Guitar
The newly added Epiphone Prophecy models for SG, Les Paul. Flying V and Extura now come in aged finishes. What else is new?
Drum & e-Drum Deals: Thomann’s 70th Anniversary in September 2024!
For Thomann's celebration of its 70th birthday in September, there is another round of amazing e-drum deals and drum deals!
The Best Live Deals in September 2024 – Thomann’s 70th Anniversary!
In September, Thomann's 70th birthday celebrations are still going strong with these amazing live deals!
The best Guitar Deals in September 2024 – Thomann’s 70th Anniversary!
Thomann celebrates its 70th birthday in 2024, and Europe's largest music retailer has many awesome guitar deals in September!
Orange AD200: The all-tube bass legend gets an upgrade
29 Aug 2024 in Guitar
New edition of a classic bass amp! The all-tube Orange AD200 comes with small changes and big sounds!