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Fender American Pro Classic Basses to Fall in Love With!
14 Oct in Guitar
The new Fender American Pro Classic basses are so impressive that you may find yourself falling head over heels in love with them.
Fender American Pro Classic: New Guitars From California!
14 Oct in Guitar
The new Fender American Pro Classic models introduce a new class of entry-level guitars manufactured in the USA.
Harley Benton CLF-50E: Elegant Parlor Guitars with Impressive Features!
14 Oct in Guitar
With the Harley Benton CLF-50E, the manufacturer proves once again that impressive guitars and affordable prices can go hand in hand.
Boom Bap Beats Like in the 90s: Here’s What You Need – Perfect Match!
What do you need to create explosive boom bap beats? Today, we'll reveal the secret ingredients for achieving 90s-style hip-hop sounds. The perfect match!BOSS and Fender Deals: Discounts Up to 24%!
For a limited-time you can get significant discounts on Boss and Fender products. Grab them while you can!IK Multimedia, Softube, SSL: 3 Ultimate Software Deals!
The 3 software highlights from IK Multimedia, Softube, and SSL - amp emulations, mixing, and mastering fx - are currently available at very affordable prices.Audacity 4 Coming Soon as Freeware: New GUI and Improved Workflow Announced!
07 Oct in Studio
Audacity 4 will (soon) bring a breath of fresh air to audio editing - with a new interface and a clearer workflow for all sound enthusiasts.
The Gear of Bruce Springsteen: The Best Guitarists of All Time
07 Oct in Guitar
Bruce Springsteen's approach to gear is as minimalist as his playing. Yet, to me, The Boss is one of the greatest guitarists of all time.
Ibanez K7YIN and K7YANG: Two New Korn Signature 7-String Models
06 Oct in Guitar
Both the black Ibanez K7YIN and the white K7YANG guitars bring the familiar Korn sound to the studio and stage, whether with vibrato or EverTune.
Mooer GTRS Deals with Big Discounts of Up to 34%!
06 Oct in Guitar
These offers are impressive! Deals on Mooer GTRS products with the integrated GTRS Intelligent Process System are now greatly reduced.
Hughes & Kettner Tube Rotosphere Plugin: The Best Emulation of a Classic!
The Hughes & Kettner Tube Rotosphere plugin brings the legendary sound of this popular classic effect to your computer.The Vinyl DJ in 2025: This Gear is a Perfect Match!
03 Oct in DJ
Vinyl records are back in style. Maybe your collection is so big that you want to start performing as a vinyl DJ. Here's the perfect match for your new gear!
UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp: A Classic for Your DAW – Now Available as Freeware!
The Universal Audio UAD Showtime '64 Tube Amp recreates legendary tube amp sound, from surf to rock, in your digital studio – free for a limited time!Behringer 2-XM: Oberheim SEM Two Voice Clone: 1.2.2 Update with Poly-Chain!
01 Oct in Synths
The new firmware update finally makes the Behringer 2-XM polyphonic, offering up to six voices for an authentic Oberheim experience. For just $342!
Reveal Sound, Zynaptiq, BEATSURFING: 3 Ultimate Software Deals!
The three software highlights from Reveal Sound, Zynaptiq, and BEATSURFING - synths, percussion, and effects - are currently available at low prices.Ableton Live 12 Suite Rent-to-Own: Get the Full Version Now and Pay Later – Just €25 Per Month!
30 Sep in Studio
With the new Ableton Live 12 Suite Rent-to-Own model, you can start using the flagship DAW right away and pay for it flexibly - without any subscription traps.
Suno Studio: When the DAW has Ideas of its Own – Now Available!
Music-making without limits: Suno Studio DAW reimagines beats, vocals, and synths, offering a more experimental and flexible experience than ever before.D’Addario NYXL Strings Tested – Review
29 Sep in Guitar
Good strings are more than just wire. D'Addario NYXL strings are a modern solution to almost every problem. We have tested them.
10000 Drum Machines: Cool and Creative Browser Drum Machines – Absolutely Free!
With features ranging from voice control to earthquake data, 10000 Drum Machines brings creative beat-making directly to your browser.Apollo A6000: The Commodore Amiga of Your Dreams – If You Can Get Your Hands on One!
26 Sep in Tech
After the recent announcement of the Commodore C64 Ultimate, the Apollo A6000 was released. It is based on the Amiga 600.
REVV D20 MK2: An Excellent Amp That has Only Gotten Better!
26 Sep in Guitar
The REVV D20 MK2 has been upgraded with new switching options, integrated reverb, and optimized sound settings.
ENGL E725 Ravager IR: Modern Tube Head with IR Out and Power Soak!
26 Sep in Guitar
The ENGL Ravager IR is a modern tube amp for 2025, featuring selectable IRs and a power soak.
DOD Overdrive Preamp 250-X: The 10th Generation of a Legend
26 Sep in Guitar
The DOD Overdrive Preamp 250-X is a compact pedal that combines three distortion modes and noticeably expands on the original's DNA.