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Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
The ASUS CES 2023 launch event: A range of creator-focussed tech
05 Jan 2023 · We check out the ASUS CES 2023 launch event, with a plethora of exciting new laptops, desktops, and peripherals for creators on show.
Catalinbread Formula 51: Neil Young style Tweed Champ tones in a stompbox
04 Jan 2023 · The Catalinbread Formula 51 is based on the classic Tweed amp tone, made famous by Neil Young and now available in a pedal format
Introducing the Roland BRIDGE CAST streaming mixer for gamers
03 Jan 2023 · CES 2023 this week brings some exciting new tech into the fold. We take a look at the Roland BRIDGE CAST streaming mixer for gamers!
Ibanez Pentatone Preamp allows you to sculpt your drive tones
03 Jan 2023 · The Ibanez Pentatone Preamp combines a huge set of controls that allow you to sculpt your guitar tone and gain the way you want it
Midweek Modular: Radioactivity, Particle beams and Overdrive
03 Jan 2023 · This week we find ourselves mining for isotopes, fiddling with Gaussian distributions and distorting the heck out of things in both mono and stereo.
Ibanez Axe Design Lab: Pushing guitar design into new territory
03 Jan 2023 · The Ibanez Axe Design Lab pushes traditional guitar design forwards. Offering players high-performance, high-quality guitar designs
Electronic pioneers: How to sound like The Chemical Brothers
31 Dec 2022 · One of the most respected duos in electronic music, The Chemical Brothers brought their hard-hitting style to the masses. We find out how!
Best Amps of 2022: The Top 5 new guitar amps
31 Dec 2022 · The Best Amps of 2022 features my 5 favourite new guitar amp releases from the past 12 months. Here are the new models that really stood out in 2022.
Great Songs made with Bad Gear – Featuring Audio Pilz!
31 Dec 2022 · One person’s Bad Gear is another's treasure. We welcome guest writer Florian Pilz with his pick of 5 great songs made with Bad Gear.
The Best Podcast Gear 2022: A great year for creators
30 Dec 2022 · As content creation continues to expand, there have been some exciting releases this year. We check out the best podcast gear in 2022!
Best Software Synths of 2022: Classic recreations & Innovative Weirdness!
30 Dec 2022 · What were the best software synths of 2022? From classic to innovative, here are my picks of the year's best and most interesting soft synths...
A Phil good Christmas: How to sound like Phil Spector
29 Dec 2022 · Making a timeless Christmas album is a little more challenging than you might think at first. We find out how to sound like Phil Spector!
Best Guitars of 2022: My Top 5 models from the last year
29 Dec 2022 · With a variety of models and prices, with a smattering of signature releases, these new guitars are all worthy of the accolade of Best Guitars of 2022
The Best Synths of 2022: Big polys, mini polys and more
28 Dec 2022 · This year's new synthesizers mixed up bold ideas, nuanced pathways, reissues and plenty of vintage vibes. Here are my top 5 synths of 2022.
Best Pedals of 2022: Top 5 Stompboxes you should check out
26 Dec 2022 · The Best Pedals of 2022 contains my top 5 new stompboxes from the last 12 months, perfect for live or studio use and easy to use.
The Best Eurorack Modules of 2022: Our Top 5 for modular mayhem
26 Dec 2022 · Despite the year's chip shortages we've seen some interesting and unusual modules this year. Here's my pick of the Best Eurorack Modules of 2022
The Best Product Videos of the Year: Clips to Make You Smile
25 Dec 2022 · We take a look at the most creative, funniest, and all-around best product videos that manufacturers came up with in 2022! Check out these clips!
The Best Free Plugins of 2022: Free Plugins of the Year
25 Dec 2022 · It's time for our roundup of the best free plugins of the year! Check out the best free synths and effect plugins released in 2022!
Melody Oracle: Sequencer, synthesizer, board game and spirit organ
22 Dec 2022 · Let the spirits guide your sequence with the cosmic Melody Oracle musical pattern divinator. Part board game, part exploratory sonic universe
Midweek Modular: Apollo spaceships, Anti zombie detection and clones
21 Dec 2022 · This week we get a control panel pulled from a Battlestar Viper, detection of warm bodies and Mutable Instruments modules are getting everywhere.
Get over 80% off the SSL X-Delay with this limited-time offer
21 Dec 2022 · Until January 5, you can get over 80% off the SSL X-Delay! We take a closer look at some of the features of this useful effects plugin.
THE MYSTIC Semi-Modular FM Desktop Synth
21 Dec 2022 · The Mystic is a new device from Recovery, who are known for their quirky, yet interesting approach to sound generation and effects.