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BEST GEAR FOR BEGINNERS

Best DJ Gear For Beginners

02 Jul · Want to be a DJ but aren't sure where to start? This is the best DJ gear for beginners, including controllers, turntables, mixers, headphones and speakers.

Hammer Action Controllers

Best Hammer Action Keyboard Controllers 2026

29 Jun · Do you swear by a keyboard with a piano-like feel? Then, a hammer action keyboard controller is one of the most important pieces of gear in your studio.

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DJ STEM SEPARATION

5 of the Best DJ Controllers For Stem Separation

18 Jun · Splitting up tracks into stems is amazing for DJing. These are the best DJ controllers for stem separation.

The Strokes

The Strokes’ Guitar Tone: You Need These Plugins and This Gear to Play “Last Nite“!

07 Jun · How to achieve The Strokes' guitar tone? If that's what you googled, check out this guide for suggestions for plugins and gear!

Software Deals

Baby Audio, Moog, Native Instruments: 3 Software Deals for Vocals, Analog Pedals, and DJing

02 Jun · Baby Audio Humanoid, Moog Moogerfooger Effects Plugins, and Native Instruments Traktor Pro 4 on sale: vocal FX, analog pedals, and DJ software at a discount.

BEGINNER MIXERS

5 of the Best Beginner DJ Mixers

21 May · Not sure where to start? These are the best beginner DJ mixers on the market for all kinds of DJs - and for all budgets.

Virtual Modular Synths

Best Virtual Modular Synths: Modular in the Box

18 May · Virtual modular synths are a great way to experiment with modular without investing in a hardware system. Here's our list of the best modular software synths!

STEREO IMAGING

Stereo Imaging Plugins: Larger Than Life

14 May · We look at some of the best stereo imaging plugins for music production, mixing, sound design, and mastering in your DAW-based workflow.

Cant Stop

The Can’t Stop Guitar Tone: Sound Like John Frusciante Using Plugins, a Budget Setup, or Studio Gear

10 May · Ever wondered how to get the Can't Stop guitar tone? Check out how to achieve it with plugins, beginner gear, or studio equipment!

inMusic Acquires Native Instruments: The End of the Insolvency Story?

08 May · inMusic acquires Native Instruments including iZotope, Plugin Alliance, and Brainworx. The end of a long insolvency process and the start of something new.

Native Instruments Komplete 26: The Biggest Bundle Yet, Featuring Absynth 6 and Over 180,000 Sounds

05 May · Komplete 26 is NI's biggest bundle yet, with 340+ products, Absynth 6, new pianos, drums, and mixing plugins from iZotope and Brainworx.

Cinematic Sounds with Your DAW: 3 Recommendations for Scores That Hit Hard – Perfect Match

01 May · We recommend a powerful sampler, top synth plugins, and the right keyboard controllers for film scores, game music and cinematic sounds - our perfect match.

Native Instruments Absynth 6.1: This Update Brings a Fresh Sound to Your Tracks

20 Apr · Absynth 6.1 adds new modulation options that bring more control, more flexibility, and a sound design workflow that keeps evolving.

Kontakt AI Leak: Native Instruments Plans to Phase Out Kontakt in 2026 and Focus on AI

01 Apr · A leak suggests Kontakt AI could replace all sample libraries. Native Instruments has not commented (yet), and the discussion is gaining momentum.

Ableton Live Without a Mouse? 3 Controllers for the Perfect Match

27 Mar · Ableton Live Without a Mouse: Three controllers that turn your DAW into a hands on instrument and bring back the fun in music production.

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

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

Thomann Software Spring Sale 2026: Plugins at Special Prices – Our Highlights

18 Mar · Thomann launches its Software Spring Sale with synthesizers and effects now up to 60 percent off. A wide range of plugins is available at reduced prices.

Fred Again..

Fred again.. Gear and Sound: Why Even Daft Punk Legend Thomas Bangalter Celebrates His Live Show

12 Mar · Fred again.. rebuilds his tracks live on stage using Logic Pro, samples, and controllers. Even Daft Punk legend Thomas Bangalter is watching closely.

DJ SUBSCRIPTIONS

Are DJ Subscriptions Out of Control?

26 Feb · You don’t have to give up DJing. Here’s how to tackle DJ subscription fatigue head-on.

Double-Tracking

Double-Tracking Guitars: How to Add Width and Punch to Electric Guitar Recordings

23 Feb · One of the most important production techniques in music: double-tracking guitars. Find out what you need to pay attention to for a huge sound!