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Audio-Technica AT-LP8X: A Turntable for Hi-fi Enthusiasts
Audio-Technica's new AT-LP8X turntable is inspired by the turntables of the 1960s and 1970s, but with modern technology.Maxforlive.com relaunched: The ultimate site for Ableton Live fans
With a fresh new design and new features, maxforlive.com now offers even more resources for Ableton.Teenage Engineering TP-7 Field Recorder: 1.1.3 Update & a Review
TP-7 from Teenage Engineering has received a new update with exciting new features.6 Cheap Tape Emulators That Deliver Big Sound – Hard- & Software
19 Sep 2024 in Studio
Discover the warmth of tape emulation without breaking the bank - here are six affordable hardware and software options to help you get that legendary sound.
Sheeran Loopers Busker SE: Special Edition PA Loudspeaker From Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran loves portable PA speakers with a rechargeable battery: the Sheeran Loopers Busker SE is a special edition of the Alto Busker and is now available.Bob Marley’s Helios console for sale: $2.5m piece of music history?
19 Sep 2024 in Studio
The Helios console used to record Bob Marley's legendary songs is looking for a new owner. A real opportunity for collectors, music lovers or for you?
D’Angelico Semi-Hollow Excel: Now 75 % off while stocks last!
Fantastic Thomann deal! Huge discounts on D'Angelico Semi-Hollow Excel models! Great guitars at bargain prices!Buy the Slate Digital ML-1 Matte Black and save 20%!
Until 31 October 2024, you can get the ML-1 Matte Black Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone from Slate Digital at a special price.macOS Sequoia 15: Apple’s new operating system – upgrade or wait?
17 Sep 2024 in Tech
Apple macOS Sequoia is now officially available! Check out all the new features, including AI and more, here. But like every year, should you update or not?
Kali Audio LP-8 2nd Wave Studio Monitor now on sale!
Looking for new monitors? Then you should check out this offer: The Kali Audio LP-8 2nd Wave is now available at a much lower price.Sennheiser Spectera: the world’s first bidirectional wideband audio transmission system
13 Sep 2024 in Live
Sennheiser Spectera enables wireless, bidirectional audio transmission with an easy to set up wideband ecosystem.
Nakama by Giorgio Sancristoforo is a combination of tape delay, looper and granular FX
12 Sep 2024 in Studio
Nakama by Giorgio Sancristoforo combines tape delay, looper, and granular FX to create a truly immersive sound design experience.
Sessions simplifies live performance: Perfect plug-in control for your setup
Sessions is the perfect plug-in host and companion for live sound, whether on stage or in the studio.Amsterdam Dance Event 2024: The highlight of the electronic music scene!
Meet the big names in electronic music and discover the latest trends at Amsterdam Dance Event. That's what to expect.20 years of Operator: Ableton Live FM synth celebrates with free presets!
10 Sep 2024 in Synths
Celebrate 20 years of Operator in Ableton Live with over 100 free presets from Henke and Kleine - the creators of the FM synthesizer!
Apple AirPods 4 arrives, with a range of new colours of the Max Headphones
10 Sep 2024 in Tech
The Apple AirPods 4 were launched at the Apple September 9 event, along with the new iPhone 16 and Apple Watch 10. Let's take a look!
dBdone is a free tool that organises your DAW projects: No more studio chaos!
dBdone helps you organise your DAW projects, set tasks, launch projects directly from the dashboard and more. Get the free beta now!Technics SL-1300G: the new luxury turntable for just under 3000 €
09 Sep 2024 in Tech
The new ΔΣ drive technology in the Technics SL-1300G is designed to deliver the finest hi-fi sound. The new high-end turntable for vinyl lovers?
Bluetooth 6.0 has been released: What does the update mean for us in the studio and live?
05 Sep 2024 in Tech
Perfect for the next generation of audio devices, Bluetooth 6.0 makes wireless communication safer, more powerful and faster.
CD sales on the rise: Absurd nostalgia or Gen-Z trend?
05 Sep 2024 in Tech
CD sales are surprisingly on the rise. Why are music lovers returning to physical media?