Top 5 Alternate Guitar Tunings: Songs to Sound Different

Alternate guitar tunings are great for mixing things up! Adding spice and sophistication to an otherwise boring riff. Here are our favourites.

BLEASS Peaks: An 8-Voice MIDI-Controlled Filter Plugin

With BLEASS Peaks, you can control the root frequency of up to eight filters using MIDI, so they can follow chord progressions or other parts in your DAW.

Mac Pro Discontinued: Apple Will Finally Say Goodbye to True Pro Hardware in 2026

Apple is discontinuing the Mac Pro. The era of modular pro hardware is ending as the focus shifts toward compact high end systems.

Synth Journal: Erica Synths KONSTRUKT-8 is a Modular Drum Machine you can Build Yourself!

This week’s Synth Journal is packed with Eurorack news: Check out Erica Synths' awesome KONSTRUKT-8 drum machine and the latest from Make Noise, ALM, and more!

Tiptop Audio Buchla Model 248t: The Mighty MARF is Finally Shipping!

The much-anticipated Tiptop Audio Buchla Model 248t Multiple Arbitrary Function Generator (MARF) is now available for purchase!

Harley Benton ST-80FR: New Guitars with Sparkle Burst and Holographic Finishes

The new Harley Benton ST-80FR models stand out with bold finishes and a strong feature set, offering plenty of guitar for the price.

FreqPort FreqTube FT1-EMU: Now Available at 25% Off!

The FreqPort FreqTube FT1-EMU saturation plugin emulates and integrates with the hardware version, and it's now available at an intro price.

EVH 5150 DX: Kill Switches and Quilted Maple

The four new models in the EVH 5150 DX series update the design with new features

Soundboks Mix: Take the Party Into Any Environment With 121dB of Power

Soundboks Mix is an all-weather battery-powered speaker built to keep the party going in any situation.

The Rise of Silent Stages: Are Amps and Wedges Becoming Obsolete?

We investigate the rise of silent stages and discuss whether guitar amps and stage monitors are becoming irrelevant in today's live sound environments.

Jackson Christian Andreu Rhoads RR24 EVTN6: The Gojira Guitarist’s Signature Guitar Gets an Exciting Update!

The new Jackson Christian Andreu Signature is the perfect visual representation of Gojira's progressive metal. The specs are great, too.

Elektron Tonverk Update 1.3.0: Now with Wavetables and More

Elektron Tonverk is the big uber sampler from Sweden. Update 1.3.0 now includes Wavefinder Machine and more!

Strymon Cloudburst Ambient Reverb: Midnight Edition!

The Strymon Cloudburst Ambient Reverb effect pedal is now available in a limited Midnight edition in black. Check it out here!

Steinberg Nuendo 15: Next Generation Post-Production

Now in version 15, Steinberg Nuendo has enhanced post-production features with dialogue intelligibility metering, improved automation, and more.

Evil Otto: This Free OTT Compressor from Audio Damage Instantly Adds Punch to Your Mix

Evil Otto is a free OTT compressor from Audio Damage. Multiband compression adds punch, detail, and presence to your mix.

Guitar Journal: That Sold Out Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V & More

Michael Schenker’s sold-out Flying V, Richie Sambora’s recovered stolen Explorer, and a mind-bending 64-pickup guitar.

Bumpboxx BB-777: Classic Styling, Modern Formats, Massive Power

The Bumpboxx BB-777 revives the gold standard boombox of the 1980s but updates it with Bluetooth, USB playback, and a rechargeable battery.

Gibson Thunderbird Bass with New Neck and Headstock

The Gibson Thunderbird Bass dates back to 1963, but now there's a lot more to offer from this design. Has Gibson brought this classic into the 21st century?

Guitar Deals: Upto 55% Off Super Strats!

These guitar deals are part of Thomann's generous Spring Sale! Here, we've rounded up some tasty-looking super strats, as well as other diamonds in the rough.

UDO Audio DMNO: The Black and White Beauties Are Now Available!

UDO Audio DMNO is finally available to order. But which to get, black or white?

oeksound soothe3 Leaked: What’s New?

The Italian YouTuber CanovA has leaked a beta version of oeksound soothe3. Here are the first details.

Mastering Chord Progressions: Write Better Songs on Guitar

Mastering chord progressions is essential for unlocking the true potential of your instrument. Stay tuned as we look at how to use them effectively.

Harley Benton launches 3 T-Style Vibrato Models

Harley Benton T-style TE-52 and TE-62 series, now upgraded with factory-fitted B-Style vibrato systems.

Update: Native Instruments (Once Again) in Preliminary Insolvency – What Happens Next?

Official documents show that Native Instruments is involved in such proceedings. What happens next? Here is an update.