Midweek Modular: Jam Jams, expanded Pams and updated DSPs
25 Jan 2023 in Synths
This week Noise Engineering helps us rework our jams, ALM expands clocks out of Pams Pro Workout, and Tiptop Audio updates the massive Z-DSP.
Epiphone Newport Bass: An affordable ’60s classic?
25 Jan 2023 in Guitar
The Epiphone Newport Bass offers players a well-priced, short-scale classic '60s design and is available in four great colour options
Introducing the Eve Audio SC2070 6.5-inch 2-way studio monitors
24 Jan 2023 in Studio
The Eve Audio SC2070 is a Class-D bi-amplified 2-way monitor for studios, production houses, and home audio setups. Let's take a look!
Guitar Gear Gems: Keeley Parallax, Aluminium Guitars and the new GX1
24 Jan 2023 in Guitar
This week we check out the new Keeley Parallax pedal, a Burls Art Recycled Aluminium Can Guitar and the new Badlands Guitar Company GX1
REVIEW: Blackstar Amped 2 compact all-in one amp solution
24 Jan 2023 in Guitar
Blackstar Amped 2 is the new 100-Watt amp in a pedal with built-in effects. In this review, I take this flexible new amp for a spin and share my view
Roland FP-E50: Digital piano with ZEN-Core, vocal effects and more
24 Jan 2023 in Synths
Roland brings the enormity of the ZEN-Core sound engine, vocal effects, auto accompaniment and recording to the FP series in the FP-E50.
SUPERBOOTH 23: Tickets now available for the unmissable synth show
23 Jan 2023 in Synths
Tickets are available now for SUPERBOOTH 23, the world's most exciting electronic music trade fair, exhibition and performance festival.
The SPL Transient Designer 4 Mk2: A trusted tool with a new design
23 Jan 2023 in Studio
A well-known transient processor gets a redesign, offering more overall versatility. We check out the SPL Transient Designer 4 Mk2!
Harley Benton SC-550SL Gotoh Tribute: Classic Singlecut for less money
19 Jan 2023 in Guitar
Harley Benton SC-550SL Gotoh Tribute is a new classic looking Singlecut design, that slashes the price and offers great value for money
Rhodes V8: The official virtual Rhodes MK8 instrument
19 Jan 2023 in Synths
Rhodes has released a virtual version of the MK8. Rhodes V8 hopes to capture every detail of the hardware in the official Rhodes VSTi. And win a MK8!!
Erica Synths rescues Hexinverter Électronique
19 Jan 2023 in Synths
Erica Synths steps in to take over sales and manufacturing of a couple of key Hexinvertor Électronique modules to keep the vibe alive.
Yamaha STAGEPAS 200 – Perform anywhere with this tiny PA system!
19 Jan 2023 in Live
Yamaha STAGEPAS 200 is the company's most portable, self-contained PA system to date. This pint-size powerhouse promises to bring the noise anywhere!
Creative processing with the Frap Audio Dynamics 2806
18 Jan 2023 in Studio
We check out the new Frap Audio Dynamics 2806, an incredibly versatile mono VCA compressor/expander module for the 500-series format.
Midweek Modular: ChikiPower, EuroDexed and Crazy 6-eyed sequencing
18 Jan 2023 in Synths
This week in Midweek Modular Befaco gives us a cool little PSU, Noisy Fruits packs Dexed into Eurorack, and we explore 32 steps of Crazy Chicken.
Review: Sonicware Liven Lofi-12 – Lofi Hip-Hop Hardware Sampling
18 Jan 2023 in Synths
Think you don’t need a hardware sampler? Sonicware’s Liven Lofi-12 sampling groovebox says otherwise and it makes some pretty convincing arguments.
MiniFreak V: software version of MiniFreak arrives for everyone
18 Jan 2023 in Synths
Arturia has released the MiniFreak V as a standalone software synthesizer for anyone and everyone - no MiniFreak hardware synth required.
Welcome the MacBook Pro M2 Pro and M2 Max to the Apple silicon family
17 Jan 2023 in Tech
The MacBook Pro M2 Pro and M2 Max are here! These beastly new 14 and 16-inch laptops boast outrageous specs, let's take a closer look.
Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise: Shoegaze pedal with a joystick?
17 Jan 2023 in Guitar
Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise could be the ultimate Shoegaze effect? And it has a built-in joystick control, yay for the hipsters!
Apple unveils the new Mac mini M2 and M2 Pro
17 Jan 2023 in Tech
The Mac mini M2 is here! These new M2 and M2 Pro chips boast considerable new performance increases while still remaining affordable.
Guitar Gear Gems: Way Huge Attack Vector, iPad Guitar and more
17 Jan 2023 in Guitar
Way Huge Attack Vector Phaser & Envelope is a new funky stompbox you should check out. Plus, we take a peek at an iPad Guitar and the new Aclam gear.
Introducing the RME Digiface AES: a portable pro-grade audio interface
17 Jan 2023 in Studio
The RME Digiface AES is a new pro audio interface with AES, ADAT, and S/PDIF connectivity for digital recorders, mixers, and preamps.
Fender Gold Foil Telecaster, Jazzmaster and Jazz Bass
16 Jan 2023 in Guitar
These Fender Gold Foil Telecaster, Jazzmaster and Jazz Bass models all feature vintage gold foil pickups. With vintage looks and some great colours
The Audient EVO SP8 is a new expansion preamp for home recording
16 Jan 2023 in Studio
We check out the Audient EVO SP8! A new 8-channel ADAT microphone preamp with user-friendly features for your home recording setup.