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Arturia Pigments 6 – A La Modal
28 Jan 2025 · Arturia's flagship soft synth returns for its latest iteration, Pigments 6, and introduces a new Modal engine, new filters, a vocoder effect and more!
Les Paul Standard Series: Epiphone 50s and 60s Models with Fruity Finishes
28 Jan 2025 · A bunch of new finishes just landed with Epiphone's Les Paul Standard Series. Benefiting the 50s and 60s models, some include Blueberry Burst and Seafoam Green.
Gibson ES-335 Custom Color: Colorful Semi-Hollows
28 Jan 2025 · Semi-Hollows have never been this colorful! Check out the new ES-335 Custom Color series from Gibson.
Studio Highlights NAMM 2025: Five Exciting New Releases
28 Jan 2025 · Studio highlights from NAMM Show 2025: This gear is worth a look, and some of it's even available now.
Review
Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster Review
28 Jan 2025 · The new Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster is part of a long-awaited series update. I had the chance to try out the premium Strat.
Black Corporation Expander MK2: Black Corp’s Massive Multi-Effects Rack Is Shipping Soon
28 Jan 2025 · The Black Corporation Expander MK2 is almost ready to ship. The latest information plus a new color.
SEMI-MODULAR SYNTHS
The Best Semi-Modular Synths for your Studio Setup
27 Jan 2025 · Modular without the modules? Here's a convenient way to get into modular synthesis. We're looking at some of the best semi-modular synths!
MXR 50th Anniversary Phase 90: Awesome Gold Limited Edition
27 Jan 2025 · MXR 50th Anniversary Phase 90 Gold Limited Edition coming in March
Marshall Signature Pedals: Save up to 35 Percent on the new Amp Pedals!
27 Jan 2025 · Insane Marshall deal! Save almost 35 percent on JCM 800, JVM, more – the Marshall signature pedals!
LD Systems Maui G3 Mix: Compact App Controlled PA Systems
27 Jan 2025 · The LD Systems Maui G3 Mix series offers 2 models of compact plug-and-play column PA systems with an intelligent app-based mixing interface.
Free Plugins
Poortec, BasiQ 2, Carnage Distortion: Free Plugins of the Week
26 Jan 2025 · This week's collection of freebies features Poortec – the poor man's Pultec –, BasiQ 3, and Carnage Distortion: 3 free plugins for your DAW!
Tops and Flops
Tops and Flops: The Classic Rock Show, John Sykes and Liverpool
25 Jan 2025 · In this week's Tops and Flops, we go and see The Classic Rock Show in Liverpool, and face the depressing realities of trying to get to gigs in adverse weather.
Peavey Preamp Pedals: Bandit, Rock Master, Decade, Session, and VTM
25 Jan 2025 · The new Peavey Preamp Pedal series includes tones from legends like the Rock Master, VTM, Bandit, and more!
Noise Engineering Batverb: Unique Reverb Makes the Jump to Pedal Form
25 Jan 2025 · Noise Engineering Batverb is a new reverb pedal based on the Desmodus Versio module synthetic tail generator DSP.
Peluso P-24: A High-end Recreation of the AKG C24
24 Jan 2025 · The Peluso P-24 is a meticulous modern recreation of the legendary C24 stereo tube condenser without the idiosyncracies of a vintage mic.
FiiO Snowsky Retro Nano is Here – The OG Walkman was a Thing of the Past!
24 Jan 2025 · Not much bigger than a matchbox, the FiiO Snowsky Retro Nano DAC and headphone amplifier looks like a miniature Walkman.
80s Bass Lines
80s Bass Lines: Big Hair Bass Bops for Your Playing
24 Jan 2025 · 80s bass lines are fast, exciting and fun to play! With these 5 examples, there's something for beginners, pro players, and anyone in-between.
Darkglass Kaamos: Distortion and Octaver for Taylor Swift’s Bassist
24 Jan 2025 · Taylor Swift's bassist Amos Heller is a fan of the new Darkglass Kaamos effects pedal and was also involved in its development.
Gallien Krueger RB Legacy: New Amp Heads Introduced at NAMM 2025
24 Jan 2025 · Gallien Krueger RB Legacy 1001RB and 2001RB will be introduced in time for NAMM 2025. Powerful bass amp heads and plenty of power.
Gibson at NAMM 2025: Tradition meets Innovation
24 Jan 2025 · Gibson at NAMM 2025 is a return to form! New Les Paul models, new signature guitars, let's take a look at the latest releases!
Grace Design m701 Audio Interface: A Modular AD/DA Solution
24 Jan 2025 · The Grace Design m701 is a high-end modular audio interface with an array of configuration options and flexible browser-based control.
Teenage Engineering Deal: Get the PO-12 Rhythm for $43!
24 Jan 2025 · The Pocket Operator series turns 10! That calls for a great Teenage Engineering deal: Get the PO-12 rhythm for just $43!