Best Free Plugins of the Year So Far: Tops and Flops

What are the best free plugins of the year so far? We test them out and reveal our opinions.

BFD 3.5 – The Drum Plugin Gets Bigger and Better!

BFD gets a healthy update to version 3.5, but can it cut it against the other big drum plugin kids?

Solar Guitars Chug EQ Boost: Powerful Analog Tone-Sculpting

Solar Guitars Chug EQ Boost. apowerful analog EQ pedal with parametric control, +20dB boost, and versatile signal shaping for guitars and bass.

Labels vs Self-Releasing: Which Is The Best Route For Your Music?

We look into music publishing and the benefits of working with labels vs self-releasing to learn the best way to get your music out there.

Aclam Guitars Go Rocky Go: Beatles Vox Conqueror in a pedal

Recreate iconic Beatles tones with Aclam's Go Rocky Go. Faithful Vox Conqueror preamp replica with refined distortion, Crunch mode, and more.

Korg multi/poly native: Get it Now For Less!

Korg multi/poly native software synthesizer is now available for purchase and download.

Fender and Jameson: Triple Distilled Collection

Fender collaborate for St. Patrick's Day! Discover the limited edition, green Telecaster and amp in Jameson's "Triple Distilled Collection."

Using Your DAW Live: Taking It To The Stage

We find out about using your DAW live for music performance or signal processing and some useful tips to help you get the best results.

Apple unveils MacBook Air M4, Mac Studio M4 Max and Mac Studio M3 Ultra

Apple unveils the MacBook Air M4 with M4 chip, Mac Studio M4 Max and Mac Studio M3 Ultra - is it worth the upgrade?

Patina: Free Vinyl Simulation Right in Your Browser

Patina by Minta Foundry simulates a turntable in your browser. Add warmth, character and a touch of nostalgia to your audio files - for free!

PRS 40th Anniversary Custom 24-08 Semi-Hollow Limited Run

Celebrate 40 years of PRS with Custom 24-08 Semi-Hollow! Featuring premium specs and stunning design

Guitar Journal: Mark Sampson & more

Mark Sampson's legacy, the quirky Tunerette tuner, and Buzzing Bugs Audio's oscillating StarGazy reverb.

Wampler Cryptid Fuzz: The best of all vintage fuzz pedals is here!

The Wampler Cryptid Fuzz pushes the boundaries of standard fuzz pedals becoming a nearly limitless tone shaping machine.

Harley Benton ST-Modern HH: A Beginner’s Rock Guitar!

The Harley Benton ST-Modern HH is a guitar designed for rock music, with all the superfluous elements of the PLUS version removed.

Gibson Firebird Platypus: A Rare Bird Returns

Gibson Firebird Platypus: A unique blend of classic and modern design, offering iconic Firebird tones.

EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea: LCD Soundsystem Fuzz

Get the Chelsea fuzz pedal, inspired by James Murphy's (LCD Soundsystem) heavily modified vintage unit.

Zynaptiq BALANCE: A Versatile New Adaptive EQ Plugin

With Zynaptiq BALANCE, you get an intuitive tonal-shaping processor with a straightforward workflow and full immersive compatibility.

Tops and Flops: Launching a Podcast & Guitar Upgrades

In this week's Tops and Flops, we look at launching a new podcast and replace some broken tuners on my Telecaster.

Tech 21 Richie Kotzen Killer Wail Wah: With Light Sensor Technology

New Richie Kotzen Killer Wail Wah from Tech 21 was tested for roadworthiness by the maestro himself and proved to be rock-solid.

Kemper PROFILER Player receives Update 12.1 with New Features!

With OS 12.1, the Kemper Profiler Player gets new distortions, a morphing feature, stereo out, and expanded EQs for better sound.

Silent Album Protest: 1,000 UK Artists Band Against AI

"Is This What We Want?" is the silent album protest from over 1,000 UK artists including Kate Bush, Annie Lennox, and Damon Albarn.

FabFilter Pro-Q 4.02: Updated With More Functionality!

FabFilter has released a new update of the very popular software equalizer Pro-Q 4.02 with some very interesting new features!

Upcoming iOS Ambient Music Feature, New Life for the Korg DW-8000 & More: Synth Journal

Demos of the Steampipe and Sequential 12, a new OS for the DW-8000, and a dedicated iOS ambient music feature coming in version 18.4.

Synergy SYN-20IR: Ultra-Flexible Tube Tones

The Synergy SYN-20IR is the latest in their flexible, swappable preamp range fo tube heads.