Equipment News, Leaks and Tips

5 of the Best USB Turntables

10 Sep · Stop just admiring the covers of your record collection and start listening with these five best USB turntables. For every budget!

88emu, Noise Engineering Legio, Organic Sequencing & More: Synth Journal

10 Sep · The Usual Suspects 88emu brings back the sound of ‘90s gaming, Noise Engineering drops 16 new Legio firmwares, and Botanica is an organic sequencer.

Arturia AudioFuse Studio Rev2: The Premium Desktop Interface Gets a Revamp

10 Sep · The Arturia AudioFuse Studio Rev2 is the latest generation of Arturia's flexible desktop audio interface with upgraded preamps and clocking stability.

Gibson Custom Elegant Koa: Hummingbird and SJ-200 

10 Sep · Gibson Custom reveals two iconic flat-top guitars in their sophisticated Elegant Koa collection.

Gretsch LTD Electromatic Black Limba: Jet and CVT

10 Sep · Gretsch adds two new models: a Jet and a CVT, both in Black Limba with Sunburst finishes

EQD Stereo Easy Listening: 100% Analog Stereo Amp Simulator

10 Sep · The EarthQuaker Devices Stereo Easy Listening converts mono to stereo and houses a fully analog amp and speaker simulation.

Apple AirPods 5 Announced: No More Paying Extra – ANC Is Now Standard on Every Model

10 Sep · Apple AirPods 5 are here: ANC now comes standard even on the cheaper model, plus a new chip. Prices, specs, and everything else that's new.

Soundcraft Signature Plus Series: Analog Mixers with Subgroups, Effects, and Audio Interfaces

10 Sep · The Soundcraft Signature Plus Series is a new range of analog mixers with extensive routing capabilities, Lexicon effects, and recording via USB.

909 Day: Celebrate with the Hottest TR-909 Emulations and Clones

09 Sep · Looking for the best Roland TR-909 replica or emulation? Spend 909 Day celebrating with these hardware and software recreations.

Recording Tools That Completely Change the Way You Work

09 Sep · We look at recording tools that provide you with a different way of thinking when using them in your workflow for tracking and mixing applications.

On Your Marxos, Get Set, GO! – Sounds and Presets

09 Sep · This week sees WrongTools do fantastic things with a Marxophone in Marxos, plus a new SDX for Superior Drummer 3, patches for Leviasynth and more!

Elektron Outbox 8 – Now Available: All the Specs for the New 8-Channel Interface

09 Sep · Elektron Outbox 8 is now officially available. Price, full specs, and important compatibility details for the new audio/CV interface.

Positive Grid Spark Pedal: Amp Modeling, FX & Looper!

09 Sep · Positive Grid's Spark Pedal is latest product in their ecosystem. An all-in-one feature packed unit.

Wavea Flite 2.0: The Fully Loaded Soft Synth Gets Even More Impressive

09 Sep · Version 2.0 brings loads of new sound and modulation capabilities to Wavea Flite, including new FM configurations, new filter models, and more.

Marshall Hendrix 60th Anniversary Half-Stack: New Addition – Studio Bundle with a Portable Amp!

09 Sep · The Marshall Hendrix 60th Anniversary Half-Stack is now joined by a Studio Bundle and two Bluetooth products!

Iftah Sting 2: The Acid Generator Is Now Available as a Plugin for Every DAW!

09 Sep · Iftah Sting 2 is now available as a plugin for macOS, Linux, and Windows. Here's what the acid generator can do outside Ableton Live.

Suno v6: The Next Generation of AI Music Arrives – Now With Warner Music and BMG’s Blessing

09 Sep · Suno v6 brings three new AI music models plus a partnership with Warner Music and BMG. Here's what the new editing tools can actually do.

Guitar Journal: BluGuitar AMPX is coming & more!

08 Sep · Thomas Blug's BluGuitar AMPX launch, the Gibson Billy Gibbons "Pearly Gates" limited run, and the new PRS Herman Li SE.

Warm Audio Sound Techniques Jude-MP: A Recreation of the Classic Trident A-Range Mic Preamp

08 Sep · The Warm Audio Sound Techniques Jude-MP brings back a 1960s transistor-based console preamp in the familiar, affordable Warm Audio style.

Squier Paranormal Troy Van Leeuwen Telecaster XII

08 Sep · The Squier Paranormal Troy Van Leeuwen Telecaster XII could be the coolest guitar of the year

Soundboks Rider: This Compact 8-Inch Speaker Packs a Punch

08 Sep · The Soundboks Rider is a travel-friendly and lightweight addition to the popular battery-powered speaker range with impressive power handling.

Blue Giant – A Champagne SuperNova

08 Sep · The Usual Suspects continue their winning streak of recreating the digital legends of the 90s/00s with Blue Giant, a recreation of the classic Novation SuperNova II.