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AUDIO ESSENTIALS
Audio Essentials Deals: Save on these 5 Studio Accessories
03 Jul 2024 · In this week's edition of Audio Essentials Deals, you can save up to 30% on useful studio accessories for your home recording setup.
Synth Deals
Synth Deals: Roland S-1, Polyend, Teenage Engineering
03 Jul 2024 · In this week’s edition of Synth Deals: Save on the Roland S-1 AIRA Compact Tweak Synth, Polyend Tracker Mini, and Teenage Engineering PO-12 Rhythm!
SAMPLERS
5 of the Best Samplers for Music Production and Live Performance
02 Jul 2024 · We discuss the key aspects of samplers and look at some of the best samplers for both creating music and incorporating into your live setup.
BEST SOUNDING SYNTHS
Best Sounding Synths: 7+ Stellar Analog, Digital and Software Synths
28 Jun 2024 · Some synthesizers just sound better. Here are the seven best sounding synths currently on the market as chosen by the Gearnews editors.
AIformusic: 50 tech companies sign new guidelines for AI in music
25 Jun 2024 · In a step to find common guidelines for new AI tools, 50 of the biggest music tech companies have signed an agreement for the future called AIformusic.
E-DRUM DEALS
e-Drum Deals – Great Drum Pad Offers
24 Jun 2024 · This week we look at some great drum pad deals that will benefit e-drummers and acoustic drummers alike. Expand your kit without expanding its footprint!
SAMPLERS WITH ANALOG FILTERS
Samplers with Analog Filters: Get the Best of 2 Worlds
21 Jun 2024 · Pairing digital samples with analog filters can yield some creamy and delicious results. Here are the top samplers with analog filters.
SYNTH JOURNAL
Yamaha CS-80 Clone, Make Noise Bruxa & More: Synth Journal
20 Jun 2024 · This week we’ve got a new Yamaha CS-80 clone, Koma Elektronik’s hot-wired hot plate Chromaplane, Roger Linn makes a beat on an MPC and more.
Synth Deals
Synth Deals: AKAI MPC Live II, Roland, Arturia
19 Jun 2024 · This week’s edition of Synth Deals features the AKAI MPC Live II, the Roland SP-404 MKII sampler, and the Arturia KeyStep Pro Chroma. Save up to 15%!
BEST BEAT MAKERS
Standalone Beat Makers: 5 Best Groove Machines
14 Jun 2024 · Got itchy fingers? Come down with a bad case of sampleritis? We have the cure for what ails you: the best standalone beat makers - for a variety of budgets.
HOW TO USE A DRUM MACHINE
How To Use A Drum Machine: 4 Beatmaking Basics
12 Jun 2024 · Beatmaking plug-ins and hardware drum machines can be tricky the first time around. We look at how to use a drum machine in your studio.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Sounds and Presets: HyperSynth HCard Special
12 Jun 2024 · In this week's Sounds and Presets, I want to showcase the work of HyperSynth who make modern storage cartridges for classic vintage digital synths such as the DX1, M1 and D50!
Synth Deals
Great Synth Deals from Roland Juno-DS, Novation, and Udo Audio
12 Jun 2024 · Save up to 20 percent with these deals on the Roland Juno-DS, a legendary synth from Novation, and one of Udo Audio's instruments!
E-DRUM DEALS
e-Drum Kit Deals – Starter Kit Bargains!
10 Jun 2024 · e-Drums are a great way to start playing drums. Here are three great entry-level e-Drum Kit Deals to consider.
SOUNDTRACK SYNTHS
Soundtrack Synths: Get That Blockbuster Sound
07 Jun 2024 · Modern big-budget movie scores are full of synths. Get the soundtrack synth sounds of Dune, Furiosa, Oppenheimer and more.
The Best Synth for You Based on Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type
17 May 2024 · Unsure what the best synth is for you? Use psychology to help you pick the perfect one.
E-Drum Deals: Drum Triggers from DDrum, Roland, and more!
13 May 2024 · Get your hybrid drumming start! There are some great deals on triggers from DDrums, Roland, Evans and more at Thomann!
Lo-Fi: Why Does It Sound So Good?
03 May 2024 · Why is lo-fi so imperfectly perfect? Find out how to add a lo-fi sound to your own recordings with our hardware and software picks.
Hybrid DJ: The Best Gear For Electronic Music
02 May 2024 · The hybrid DJ blurs the lines between spinning and live performance. These drum machines, effects and controllers can help take your rig to new heights of creativity.
The best desktop synths under $1000 for studio and live performance
02 May 2024 · Looking to make sounds out of the box? We check out some of the best desktop synths under $1000 for music creation and live performance.
Three Great e-Drum Kit Deals From Roland, Alesis & EFNOTE
29 Apr 2024 · This week's excellent e-Drum Kit Deals feature three of the top brands in e-Drumming and a wealth of savings!
Classic Gear: Roland System-100M – Roland’s Finest Hour
26 Apr 2024 · The Roland System 100M remains a high-water mark for both the company and analogue synthesizers in general. And yet its success was far from guaranteed. Read on to find out why.