Marcus works in the software, recording and synthesizer worlds. In addition to writing for GEARNEWS (editor-in-chief of GEARNEWS.com & GEARNEWS.de), bonedo and DJ Mag, he is a music producer, mix & mastering engineer, sound designer, live performer, DJ and lecturer (including SAE). Based in Mainz, Germany, the music producer brings decades of experience and a diverse musical background to his various music projects. He has had countless releases on various prestigious labels and produces music for film, radio and advertising companies in genres such as pop, dance, techno, house, downbeat and more. Marcus has toured as a solo artist and under various pseudonyms such as Broombeck and Guardner. He has over 30 years of professional studio experience, plays numerous instruments and has made a name for himself in the field of electronic music with hits such as "Alone" by 2pole, which spent several months at number one on the Beatport Top 100 chart, as well as gold records. His technical skills and deep understanding of musicality are unmistakable in his productions, and although he already has an impressive career and some early successes behind him, the story of Marcus Schmahl is far from over.
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After the recent announcement of the Commodore C64 Ultimate, the Apollo A6000 was released. It is based on the Amiga 600.
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The ENGL Ravager IR is a modern tube amp for 2025, featuring selectable IRs and a power soak.
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This gear brings the sound of 1990s chip sound into the present day. It's a perfect match for fans of the Amiga, SEGA, Nintendo and SoundBlaster.
The Barrows Fuzz Attacker by EarthQuaker Devices combines vintage fuzz tones with modern refinements.
The Kaltern Pop Festival celebrates its tenth anniversary with indie, post-punk, and singer-songwriter performances in Kaltern's wine village. Get tickets now.
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Apple has released a comprehensive update for the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 in-ear headphones!
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