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Introducing the IKEA BLOMPRAKT Bluetooth Speaker/Lamp
09 Jul 2025 in Tech
The new IKEA BLOMPRAKT and NATTBAD Bluetooth speakers provide different ways to listen to music while stylishly decorating your home.
The Renoise 3.5 Update Arrives with Redux 1.4
Say hello to Renoise 3.5, the latest and greatest version of the cultish tracker-based DAW, along with Redux 1.4, the phrase sampling instrument.beyerdynamic AVENTHO 100: Classic Style, Modern Sound
08 Jul 2025 in Tech
The beyerdynamic AVENTHO 100 is a new retro-styled travel-friendly on-ear wireless headphone design inspired by 1970s audio equipment.
SM7B Alternatives: The Best Broadcast Dynamic Mics
07 Jul 2025 in Studio
We've got the best budget SM7b alternatives! And the most expensive ones! And even more useful microphones then the podcasting legend.
Behringer BH20: Affordable Recording Headphones
03 Jul 2025 in Studio
The new Behringer BH20 headphones have been created for tracking and rehearsing in your home studio, with a comfortable closed-back design.
The Best Budget Effects Pedals for Electronic Music Production
Guitar pedals on synths? Yes friends, we're checking out some of the best budget effects pedals for your electronic music production setup.Steinberg SpectraLayers 12: Improved Unmixing, New Speech Enhancement Modules, and more
02 Jul 2025 in Studio
Steinberg SpectraLayers 12 has arrived, with improvements for audio separation and speech enhancement, as well as an upgraded workflow.
D16 Group Pulsatec: A Pultec EQ Plugin with a Real-time Analyzer
The D16 Group Pulsatec brings the classic passive EQ into your DAW with the benefit of a real-time analyzer at an affordable price.Algorithmic vs Convolution Reverb: Understand the Difference
30 Jun 2025 in Studio
What are the main differences we find when using algorithmic vs convolution reverb? We explore the advantages of these two reverb types.
Kali Audio SM-8: Meet Kali’s new Flagship 3-way Studio Monitor
27 Jun 2025 in Studio
The Kali Audio SM-8 tops off the Santa Monica series of 3-way coaxial studio monitors with DSP for acoustic optimization for any studio.
Apogee Clearmountain’s 8068: Get Bob’s famous Neve Channel Strip in your DAW
27 Jun 2025 in Studio
The Apogee Clearmountain's 8068 is the famous channel strip from legendary mix engineer Bob Clearmountain's Neve console in plugin format.
Underrated Plugins: Hidden Gems
26 Jun 2025 in Studio
So many plugins are released each week, it's hard to keep track. We've created a list of underrated plugins released over the last 20 years.
How to Sample Vinyl: The Dark Arts in a Modern Context
From the days of tape loops to digital samplers and beyond, sampling remains a cornerstone of modern music. We look at how to sample vinyl!Warm Audio WA-CX24: The Iconic Stereo Tube Mic is now Affordable
25 Jun 2025 in Studio
Yes, they've done it. The Warm Audio WA-CX24 brings the classic AKG C24 stereo tube condenser mic back to life, with a friendlier price tag.
Universal Audio A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer: Now Native!
24 Jun 2025 in Studio
The Universal Audio A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer plugin is now available both for native users and for UAD Spark subscribers.
KRK KREATE SERIES Creator-centric Monitors for the Modern Home Studio
24 Jun 2025 in Studio
The KRK KREATE SERIES is a new range of budget-friendly speakers for beat production and content creation with Bluetooth connectivity.
AIAIAI TMA-2 Studio Wireless: The Ultimate Music Production Headphones?
24 Jun 2025 in Studio
The AIAIAI TMA-2 Studio Wireless headphones offer wireless flexibility and low-latency performance for music production and recording.
SSL Oracle: A Flexible Modern Console with Instant Recall
24 Jun 2025 in Studio
Is it possible to design an analogue console that can keep up with the workflows of today? Meet the SSL Oracle, a future-proof new console.
Pro Tools Alternatives: Still The Industry Standard?
23 Jun 2025 in Studio
With its popularity waning, we look at Pro Tools Alternatives for the next generation of producers and those looking to switch to another DAW.
Deals of the Week: Save on Recording and Music Production Gear
21 Jun 2025 in Deals
In this Deals of the Week roundup, you'll find offers on synths and recording gear from top brands like SSL, Adam Audio, ASM, and Behringer.
Neumann U47 Alternatives: That Classic Tube Sound
18 Jun 2025 in Studio
These Neumann U47 Alternatives will get you in the ballpark of one of the most sought-after mics of all time for that pristine tube sound.
Pulsar Audio Vocal Studio: The All-in-one Vocal Production Chain
With Pulsar Audio Vocal Studio, you get dynamics, tonal, and spatial effects processing designed for achieving a cohesive vocal sound.Buyer Beware: The Most Expensive Synths of All Time
16 Jun 2025 in Synths
The most sought-after vintage synths fetch astronomical prices on the used market. We check out some of the most expensive synths and affordable alternatives.