Behringer BDS-3 – Name Change and Now Shipping!

Renamed as the Behringer BDS-3, this recreation of an early Simmons drum synth is finally shipping!

Guitar Practice in 2026: How to Realistically Improve

Your guitar practice in 2026 is how you're going to get better at your craft. As the new year starts, it's time to set your goals for better guitar playing.

The Usual Suspects JE-8086: 2 Trance Legends for the Price of … None? Available Now!

After their awesome emulations of the Virus and Nord Lead, The Usual Suspects have re-engineered the chip that powers the JP-8000. JE-8086 is out now!

5 Guitar Unboxing Tips: What to Inspect First

These guitar unboxing tips are essential before you plug in and play. Check these 5 key areas to avoid nasty surprises and potential returns.

Guitar Journal: John Mayer’s Virtual Rig & More

Neural DSP John Mayer virtual rig, Höfner's official statement about it's future, and Line 6 Helix Stadium 1.2 firmware update

The 5 Best Electronic Drums of 2025: Funky Beginner Sets and Powerful Pro-Level Monster Kits

The best electronic drums in 2025 are from Roland, Yamaha, Alesis, Efnote, and Millenium. Which models are included this year?

Innerclock Systems GridLock II: The Most Precise MIDI Interface Ever?

With GridLock II, Innerclock Systems aims to solve the timing problem in studios. It offers sample accuracy with no compromises and is priced at €2,500.

Fonoflow Console Remote Control: Touch Control for Your UA Apollo

With Fonoflow Console Remote Control, you can control all the basic features of your UA Apollo interface from a tablet or smartphone device.

Fors Junior: A Game Boy-style 4-bit Wavetable Synth

Fors Junior is a 4-bit wavetable synth plugin inspired by the sound engine from the Nintendo Game Boy, and there's even a free version.

What Are Good Christmas Songs? 5 Festive Favourites Compared

What makes good Christmas songs? So many artists have rallied together to have their shot at the Christmas No.1, but are they any good?

Waldorf Protein – Update Adds New Filter Mode

It's only been out for 3 weeks, and the Waldorf Protein, their new tabletop wavetable synth, gets new features in a fresh update!

H90 Harmonizer & H9000 Update: Eventide Introduces New Granular Effects

Eventide has expanded the H90 Harmonizer and the H9000 with four new granular effects. It's a treasure trove for sound designers!

Ian Boddy Turns His Modular Rig Into a Granular Instrument: Synth Journal

Synthesist Ian Boddy teams up with Soniccouture to bring his massive modular rig to your DAW, new modules from Endorphin.es, more.

TASCAM FR-AV4 Firmware Update v1.1 Adds Auto Mixer

The latest firmware update for the TASCAM FR-AV4 brings a useful 4-channel Auto Mixer feature with full remote control via mobile app.

Acustica Audio Squid-3: “Built to Make Raw Synthesis Sound Like a Mastered Record”

Acustica Audio’s latest modeling/convolution soft synth Squid-3 promises to “sound finished, even before the FX.”

Steinberg Cubasis 3.8 Update: New Guitar Effects and Workflow Features

In Steinberg Cubasis 3.8, users can enjoy new processors for guitar and bass, as well as workflow improvements that make it a more formidable DAW.

Serato Sample 2.2.0 Update: SLAB Support and Added Stem Flexibility

The Serato Sample 2.2.0 Update brings enhanced hardware integration and deeper control over Stem processing and automation within your DAW.

Nopia Mk.1 – From Prototype to Gorgeous Finished Product!

This ingenious and extremely pretty synth concept from Argentina, Nopia, has resurfaced in its finished form and is now in extensive testing ahead of a launch sometime soon!

Guitar Journal: Fender JUKJAE Stratocaster Baggy

Fender JUKJAE Strat and the custom-shop Dunable Gnarwhal, plus the internet-famous cat pickguards you have to see.

Arturia Pigments 7 – Magnificent and Deadly: Review

Arturia's flagship software synth gets yet another major update. Can Pigments 7 deliver noteworthy improvements?

Harley Benton ST-Modern Carlos Asensio: Guitarraviva gets a Signature!

The ST-Modern Carlos Asensio is an HSS strat built for YouTuber Guitarraviva to his specifications. It comes in two color variations.

FL Studio Web: Browser-based Beatmaking

As you may have heard, FL Studio Web brings the popular DAW into your browser. Is this the future of music production unfolding before our eyes?

Klevgrand Parrot: A Creative Live-Looping Effect for Your DAW

The Klevgrand Parrot plugin is a flexible live sample looper capable of adding subtle variation and glitching, or it can become a songwriting tool.

Keeley Nocturne Reverb: Andy Timmons Latest Secret Weapon!

The Keeley Nocturne Reverb delivers powerful ambient sounds as well as classic spring and plate reverbs