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Bitwig Studio 6 Announced: Lots of New Features and Now Available as Public Beta!
27 Aug in Studio
Bitwig Studio 6 introduces a new interface, automation clips, and clip aliases, bringing a fresh breath of air the creative DAW and a faster workflow!
Antares, Plugin Alliance, Safari Pedals: 3 Ultimate Software Deals!
Take advantage of great deals on plugins from Antares, Plugin Alliance & Safari Pedals. Effects at reduced prices as part of a special offer. But only for a few more days!RANE ONE MKII: Made for Real DJs Who Need Real Tactile Control
26 Aug in DJ
The RANE ONE MKII motorized DJ controller gets a massive upgrade with new FX and stems features, as well as a sleek white design. But that’s not all!
Eric Johnson’s Gear: The Best Guitarists of All Time
26 Aug in Guitar
When guitarists talk about the ultimate guitar sound, Eric Johnson's name comes up remarkably often. Let's take a look at his gear.
Eventide Celebrates Pluginpalooza with up to 80% Off Plugins
Eventide launched its Pluginpalooza summer sale campaign. Its plugins and bundles are discounted by up to 80% until October 06, 2025!Win Your Slot at the MaMa Festival 2025 With Thomann and Monte le Son!
One act will win a performance at the MaMa Festival in Paris in 2025, €3,000, and worldwide attention.Sim’n Tonic Nome II: The Perfect MIDI Master Clock for Musicians Who Want to Stay in Time
25 Aug in Synths
With the Nome II from Sim'n Tonic, timing problems are a thing of the past, whether you're in the studio or on stage.
Tracktion Waveform Free 13.5: A Faster, Limitless Freeware DAW for Everyone
22 Aug in Studio
Create without restrictions - Tracktion Waveform Free 13.5 is smoother, quicker, and still completely free.
DJ Setup to Go: These 3 Products are All You Need to Party Outdoors – Perfect Match!
What do you need for a mobile DJ setup? We offer equipment that works well together to create the perfect "DJ setup to go." The perfect match!Thomann Flash Sale August 2025 – Great Deals For Everyone!
This Thomann flash sale features mics, fx, live mixing consoles, PA speakers, turntables, and in-ears, all of which are on sale for a limited time only.Teile K1 Headphones – Official Keinemusik DJ Gear: Designed by DJs for DJs and only 199€?
The K1 Headphones, tested by Keinemusik’s Rampa, are making serious waves in the DJ scene. Now available!Moog, BEATSURFING, Flux: 3 Ultimate Software Deals!
Take advantage of great deals on products from Moog, BEATSURFING, and Flux! Powerful synths and plugin effects are now discounted. But only for a few more days!Apple Mac mini M5: Chip Leak Points to Imminent Launch
19 Aug in Tech
Internal model numbers reveal that Apple has been testing the Mac mini M5 for some time. Its release is imminent, though the date is still unknown.
Audija KickDrum 2.5: A Sound Design Suite That Transforms a Simple Oscillator Into Fat Kicks – €44 Only!
19 Aug in Synths
The Audija KickDrum delivers impressively powerful kicks. Its 3D wavetable design and creative processing are ideal for modern music production and sound design.
Apple Mac Pro M4: Rumors About the M4 Ultra are Heating Up – More Power Than Ever Before?
15 Aug in Tech
Internal code reveals that Apple is planning a genuine power upgrade with the Mac Pro M4 Ultra chip.
Create Trap Beats Like a Pro – This Gear is a Perfect Match
We will show you a setup for producing trap music that will allow you to compete with the professionals. It's our perfect match for trap beats!In-Ear Monitoring for DJs 2025: More Control, Less Ear Strain – the Path to Better Mixes!
In-ear monitoring for DJs delivers clear sound, protects your hearing, and ensures precise transitions, even in loud clubs.Critter and Guitari Organelle S2 – the Fastest Desktop Synthesizer Ever?
13 Aug in Synths
The Critter and Guitari Organelle S2 delivers 50% more power and twice the speed for your creative sound experiments. But that's not all!
sonible, Roland, Plugin Alliance: 3 Ultimate Software Deals!
Take advantage of deals from sonible, Roland, and Plugin Alliance. Powerful synths and fx plugins are now reduced in price. But only for a few days!Apple Will Soon Launch an Affordable MacBook – Price Drop to Under $600 Planned!
12 Aug in Tech
Could an affordable MacBook soon shake up the notebook market and challenge Chromebooks? Is this Apple's biggest move yet?
Techno Rumble in Ableton Live – Made Easy!
12 Aug in Studio
Techno rumble is the most important element of techno music. Here, we demonstrate how to create this sound using simple methods.
Get Crushstation From Eventide For Free – Free Download For a Limited Time!
11 Aug in Studio
For a limited time, Eventide is giving away Crushstation, a flexible distortion plug-in with analog vibes, as freeware!