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Christophe Duquesne Loris Synth Brings the Power of Resynthesis to EaganMatrix Instruments

05 Jan 2025 · Use your own samples in EaganMatrix-powered synths with Christophe Duquesne Loris Synth, as featured in the soundtrack to Dune 2!

Haken Audio EaganMatrix Micro: All the Fantastic Power of the Osmose’s Synth Engine in a Tiny Form Factor

05 Jan 2025 · Haken Audio EaganMatrix Micro puts all the synth power of the Expressive E Osmose into a small and affordable box.

Just a Sample, BP-909, Tubeshifter: Free Plugins of the Week

05 Jan 2025 · Let's kick off 2025 with three awesome free plugins! Just a Sample is an open-source sampler, BP-909 packs a punch, and Tubeshifter delivers tasty saturation.

Tops and Flops: Highlights of the Week

04 Jan 2025 · In this week's edition of Tops and Flops, we'll discuss the most exciting and entertaining stories, and a few other gems I've found online.

Motorola Synths: These Gorgeous Classic Synthesizers Are All Powered by the Same DSP Chips

03 Jan 2025 · These are the Motorola synths - and some are still being made today.

Advanced Chord Techniques: Adding Extra Flavour to Your Playing

03 Jan 2025 · Enhance your guitar skills with these advanced chord techniques. Let's add depth and flavour to your playing.

Thomann Jobs: A Workplace for Real Music Fans – A Look Behind the Scenes

03 Jan 2025 · At Thomann, music lovers become part of a team that integrates passion into their daily work. Find out more about Thomann Jobs now!

Sonicware CyDrums: Drums in the Fourth Dimension!

03 Jan 2025 · Sonicware's CyDrums is their third instrument in the "Giant Gameboy" style form factor, with this unit promising 4D drum sounds that react, transform and evolve, using 64 proprietary wavetables.

My Highlights of 2024: Bah Humbug, Grinch Mode

01 Jan 2025 · A look back at 2024, the year I went into full-on Grinch Mode and went back to basics - my highlights of 2024.

Best Guitar Gear: My Favourite Products from 2024

31 Dec 2024 · Best guitar gear! As the year comes to a close, we're all looking at the best gear of 2024. Here are some of my favourite releases from this year

Mensla MS-3: Freeware Waveshaping Synthesizer – Powerful, Creative and Free!

31 Dec 2024 · The Mensla MS-3 combines hybrid synthesis and waveshaping for experimental sounds. Now available as freeware!

Best Software Synths of 2024: Five Synth Plugins That Floated Our Boat This Year

30 Dec 2024 · With 2024 delivering a bumper crop of software synths, it's been tough to pick the cream of the crop, but here are my choices for Best Software Synths of 2024, along with others worthy of a mention.

Best of 2024: More Pedals, More Guitar News, More Gigs

28 Dec 2024 · Way too many great pedals, lots of guitar news and even more concerts: 2024 was an exciting year at Gearnews for me!

My Highlights of 2024: The Best Software for Electronic Music Production

27 Dec 2024 · These are my 2024 picks for the best software for electronic music production.

Schecter Unleash One-of-a-Kind Ink Bomb C-1

27 Dec 2024 · Schecter's Ink Bomb C-1 features a unique, hand-splattered finish, making each one a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Behringer Wave: This Fantastic Synth Is Now Only €599!

27 Dec 2024 · The price has come down on the Behringer Wave and it's now €599. Time to break out that holiday money?

Highlights of the Year: My Favorite Gear of 2024

26 Dec 2024 · With so much to choose from, picking my favorite synths, samplers, and software of 2024 isn't easy. Here's my list of my personal gear highlights of the year!

My Highlights of the Year 2024: Concerts, Parties and New Gear for my Studio!

25 Dec 2024 · These are my highlights of the year 2024, with lots of great events and most importantly these cool upgrades & gadgets for my studio!

Behringer Surges: The Budget Mutable Ripples Eurorack Remake Is Now Available

25 Dec 2024 · Behringer Surges is a liquid-smooth filter module for your Eurorack rack rig based on the Mutable Instruments Ripples. You won’t believe the price.

Fender Rei R246 Stratocaster Revealed for J-Pop Star

24 Dec 2024 · Fender Japan Rei R246 Stratocaster has 24 frets, a vintage 7.25" radius, and a lightweight basswood body

The Punk Rock MBA: DIY Hero or Corporate Shill?

24 Dec 2024 · Following his interview with influencer, Jesea Lee, Finn Mckenty aka Punk Rock MBA has seen more backlash than Metallica's acoustic records.

Behringer PHARA-O MINI – Synth Like an Egyptian?

24 Dec 2024 · Like No.17 buses, you get nothing for a while; then three turn up at once. The Behringer PHARA-O MINI is the third in their Mini range, with a 700S-inspired filter.