Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Taylor Next Generation Brings New Pickup System and Improved Bracing
13 Jan · Taylor Next Generation includes three innovations that greatly improve the sound of the luxurious acoustic guitars. These new models feature them.
EHX Effects Interface: Pedals into DAW & Beyond!
13 Jan · Electro-Harmonix Effects Interface Hardware Plugin, gets your favourite effects in and out of your DAW!
Deal: Arturia Winter Sale with Up to 70% Off Almost Everything!
13 Jan · Arturia Winter Sale is in full swing. And that means again up to 70% off selected plugins.
Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355: Limited Run Murphy Lab Aged!
13 Jan · The Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 is limited to 100 pieces, making it a prime item for collectors!
Desktop Effects
Best Desktop Effects for Synths
12 Jan · Desktop effects for synths, grooveboxes, and drum machines are the perfect addition to any DAWless setup. We check out the best desktop effects in 2026.
LA-2A ALTERNATIVES
The Best LA-2A Alternatives for Home Recording
12 Jan · The famous optical leveling amplifier is one of the most sought-after recording tools, we check out some of the best LA-2A alternatives.
Ibanez Layer Delayer: The Ultimate Shoegaze Delay?
12 Jan · The Ibanez Layer Delayer offers insane stereo delays that are perfect for ambient, shoegaze, and synthwave. Give it a listen!
20 Years Of MacBook Pro: How Apple’s Power Laptop Became a Design Icon
12 Jan · From Steve Jobs' "One More Thing" to the modern Apple M chips, the MacBook Pro celebrates 20 years.
Acoustic Guitar Pedal
The 7 Best Acoustic Guitar Pedals: Improve your Acoustic’s Piezo-Sound
12 Jan · The best acoustic guitar pedals enhance your instruments sound without getting in the way. Less feedback, fuller sound at your feed!
A World Without Bowie – 10 Years On…
11 Jan · David Bowie made a career of killing himself off and rebirthing into something new, different and unique. But on the evening of Sunday, the 10th of January, 2016, he died one last time. And for real.
Free Plugins
QDelay, Phoenix LT, HoRNet TapeLite: Free Plugins of the Week
11 Jan · Could the incredibly versatile QDelay by Tiagolr be the only free delay plugin you'll ever need? Check it out in this week’s collection of freebies!
PEDAL BOARD BUILD
Building My First Pedal Board: Gear, Signals & Surprises
10 Jan · My first pedal board build was way overdue. Here's how I built it, what I used, and what I'd do differently next time.
Deals of the Week
Save up to 60% on Mooer, EHX, BPC, and Audeze – Deals of the Week!
10 Jan · Our weekly deals include multi-effects from Mooer, headphones from Audeze, a Bass Big Muff, and pedals from British Pedals Company. Check them out!
2000s SYNTHS
5 of the Best 2000s Synths
09 Jan · Relive the sound of the Millennium with these five best 2000s synths.
GUITAR PICKUPS
Guitar Pickups: How Players Misuse Them
09 Jan · Let's delve into using your guitar pickups effectively to enhance your tone and performance. Tips and techniques for all players.
DSM & Humboldt Dumblifier: Overdrive Special in a Pedal!
09 Jan · THE DSM & Humboldt Dumblifier offers an analog recreation of the Dumble Overdrive Special
Tama 2026: Mike Portnoy Signature Snare, Black Iron Cobra, and more!
09 Jan · Tama 2026 includes a limited edition signature snare drum from Mike Portnoy, an all-black Iron Cobra, and updates to several popular series.
Ibanez 2026: All-New Multi-Scale Alpha Series and New Iceman Models!
09 Jan · The new Alpha series brings Kaizen vibes to Ibanez 2026. The RG series received a mighty update. Check out all the latest gear from Ibanez!
EarthQuaker Devices ZEQD-Pre with Dr.Z! Boutique Voiced Tube Preamp
09 Jan · The EarthQuaker Devices ZEQD-Pre uses a EF86 pentode tube for boutique tube tones
Flock Audio PATCHse: A New Entry-point to Digital Patching
09 Jan · The Flock Audio PATCHse is the new entry-level model of the renowned digital patchbay with a 24x24 routing matrix with a friendlier price tag.
Dub Techno: This Gear is a Perfect Match in 2026
09 Jan · Today, we're discussing dub techno and the necessary hardware for production. We'll discuss 3 things that make the perfect match, plus alternatives.
LIVE VOCALS
Mixing Live Vocals: Get Consistent, Clear Performances
08 Jan · The art of mixing live vocals is one of the most important aspects of live sound. We discuss some of the real-time factors that come into play.