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808 Day: Behringer drop an RD-808 jam video and tease a 909 day announcement
08 Aug · Not as much going on this 808 Day as we'd hoped but we do get a good sound demo of the forthcoming RD-808 with some hints at pricing and release date. Will we see an RD-909 on 909 Day?
808 Day: Roland release JX-3P Plug-Out for System 8 synthesizer
08 Aug · Roland celebrates 808 Day by releasing an update for the System-8 synthesizer that includes the JX-3P 6 voice polysynth. Add in a pair of trainers and some limited edition vinyl and is that our lot for this ...
808 Day: DSP Synthesizers R808 Eurorack drum module $80.8 for one day only
08 Aug · 8 classic sampled 808 drum sounds packed into a compact R808 4HP Eurorack module at a spectacular price for one day only. Get some 808 into your rack this 808 Day.
Aclam Cinnamon Drive pedal – Dual stage overdrive with Smart Track?
08 Aug · A new pedal from Spain is the first in the range from a company better known for making a locking pedalboard system. Will this vintage style drive pedal be enough to keep you rockin' in the free world?
Jacques Pedals Bête Noire – Classic Plexi tones plus modulation = Van Halen?
08 Aug · This new pedal from France combines classic rock amp tones with phasing effects and tries to emulate that infamous 'Brown Sound' of all those classic Van Halen records.
Steel Panther – Satchel’s Pussy Melter, he’s released a real one!
07 Aug · Citing freedom of speech, Steel Panther have gone ahead and released a distortion pedal named the Pussy Melter as a limited edition release on their site
Roland tease Plug-out Number 3 for System 8. Which synth are they emulating?
07 Aug · A video on Facebook suggests that Roland are about to announce their third virtual Plug-Out recreate of a classic synthesizer for the System-8 on 808 Day. Firm favourite is the JX3P - what do you think?
Xotic California Classic XTC Series – Boutique vintage Tele models announced
07 Aug · New boutique US built Telecaster-style guitars, with more options to customise than you can shake a stick at. But will it rival make you switch from buying from Fender?
Ribn: Looping finger driven modulation of any MIDI parameter from an iOS device
07 Aug · New into the Apple App Store is Ribn, an organic repeating modulation generator that you can run into any MIDI device. Record looping oscillations or complex finger movements for fabulously spontaneous control.
ZVex Silicon Fuzz Factory 7 – Dirty velcro synth fuzz in a box?
07 Aug · A new limited edition of the boutique fuzz pedal that loves to squeal and splutter with the best of them. The Silicon Fuzz Factory 7 is probably not for the faint-hearted but if like dirt, chances are you'll ...
Fender Parallel Universe – 2018 Tele Thinline Super Deluxe limited edition
07 Aug · The latest release in Fender's Parallel Universe Series comes in a hot-rodded orange finish and is loaded with a pair of cool vintage style TV Jones Classic pickups.
TC Electronic BQ250 and BQ500 – Bass heads with no fuss?
07 Aug · Two new Class D compact bass amp heads from Denmark. No fuss, just plenty of power in a compact design with the emphasis on being portable and user-friendly.
Genelec announces high-SPL S360 monitor and 7382 subwoofer
07 Aug · Well-known brand Genelec launched two new monitoring products - the two-way S360A active monitor and the imposing 7382A subwoofer. They are high-SPL models, which makes them ideal for distance listening.
Are Gibson advertising for new CEO – Bye bye Henry ?
07 Aug · Gibson is officially advertising for a new CEO and so it would appear Henry's days at the guitar company are numbered.