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Deal: Slate ML-1 modeling microphone & expansions EUR 300 off at Thomann!
04 May 2020 · Want to up your microphone game? Thomann has a great deal on the Slate Digital ML-1 modeling condenser microphone! The mic is priced EUR 549, down from EUR 849.
Red Witch conjures up Seraphina, a flexible 4-diode fuzz octave pedal
04 May 2020 · Hand-built in New Zealand, the Red Witch Seraphina is an flexible new limited edition Fuzz Octave up pedal featuring 4 germanium diodes. Definitely one to check out.
Yaeltex: design your own kick-ass MIDI controller
04 May 2020 · The latest attempt at the design-your-own-MIDI-controller gambit is Yaeltex with a fabulously creative vibe and a magnificent range of options.
Striso Board: a knobbly and musical new multidimensional MIDI controller
04 May 2020 · Over on Kickstarter the Striso Board is offering multidimensional expressive MIDI control in the form of an array of isomorphically placed squishy buttons. Check it out.
8 best electric guitars under £500: Stratocaster, Telecaster, Les Paul and SG shapes
03 May 2020 · Looking for a quality guitar with an ST, TE, LP or SG shape in the £300-500 range? These quality, affordable guitars with either single coils or humbuckers should be on your radar!
Make Noise is about to make a special announcement
03 May 2020 · Make Noise is a regular at Superbooth and yet they didn't appear in any of the virtual Home Edition coverage last week. It seems now that they have a special announcement to make this Tuesday.
Is Moog about the release the Subharmonicon?
03 May 2020 · The Subharmonicon is an odd semi-modular harmonic kaleidoscope that was the VIP Engineers build project at Moogfest 2018. A couple of images reveal that an updated version might be ready for release.
Best free plug-ins this week: Doremi, Tonedeluxe V2 and Prebox
03 May 2020 · A synth, a guitar amp and not one, but eleven preamps: that's this week's collection of the best free plug-ins. Spend your Sunday with Doremi, Tonedeluxe V2 and Prebox!
The Erica Synths Black Sequencer is about to be released
02 May 2020 · The Erica Synths Black Sequencer is finally about to be released. Announced at Superbooth 2019, the Black Sequencer combines straight-forward knob sequencing with modern functionality.
PRS announces an ultra-limited run of S2 Studio models
01 May 2020 · PRS just announced a seriously limited run of S2 Studio models, but only for the European market. Only 50 of these exclusive instruments will be made.
World’s largest Zakk Wylde collection up for sale on eBay for $110k
01 May 2020 · This is insane! The Zakk Wylde Guitar Gallery is up for sale on eBay, a vertigo-inducing collection of guitars and merchandise that will leave a whopping $110k hole in your bank balance!
Project Element: vote and help Aston design its next microphone!
01 May 2020 · Between May and July, Aston is inviting all producers (aged 16+) to listen to test recordings and direct the Element's development through their votes. The hive mind rules!
MP MIDI Controller: the ultimate controller for your plug-ins?
30 Apr 2020 · Could the MP MIDI Controller be the ultimate hardware controller for plug-ins and VSTis? With a large screen, 32 encoders and support for any VST3 or AU plug-in, it looks very promising.
Erica Synths Pico Drum 2: algorithmic percussion in 3HP
30 Apr 2020 · Erica Synths has announced a new drum module for their Pico range. It's called the Pico Drum 2 and features 8 drum algorithms for synthesising a wide range of drums and percussive noises.
DEAL: Gibson Les Paul Tribute 2019 lightweight models at under £900 each!
30 Apr 2020 · Three great Gibson models from the 2019 Tribute series are reduced in price, including a version in Satin Gold from the USA that was previously not available in Europe. Grab one now.
Allen & Heath SQ V1.5 Firmware Update with new features and plug-ins
30 Apr 2020 · Allen & Heath drops V1.5 firmware update for SQ series mixing desks bringing RTA functionality more recording channels, and additional features - although it's not all for free...
Deal: Up to 80% off Soundtoys plug-ins!
30 Apr 2020 · Plugin Boutique has launched a spring sale on all Soundtoys products - still some of the finest effects money can buy - with some pretty steep discounts that we think are worth checking out.
Fender Japan drops an eye-popping Evangelion Asuka Telecaster!
30 Apr 2020 · Celebrating the release of Neon Genesis Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0 this limited edition Fender Japan Evangelion Asuka Telecaster looks pretty amazing and comes loaded with set of Alumitone pickups.
Free: IK Multimedia gives away AmpliTube Orange Tiny Terror Amp Sim till 6 May
30 Apr 2020 · As a thank you to all new newsletter subscribers, the AmpliTube Orange Tiny Terror Amp by IK Multimedia for Custom Shop is available as freeware for a short time. Download your free copy today.
Meng Qi Wing Pinger adventures-in-chaos synthesizer
30 Apr 2020 · First shown at Superbooth last year the Wing Pinger is a unique synthesizer that uses self-resonating filters as oscillators and offers an adventure in sound discovery. It's evolved and ready to go.
Behringer shares new photos of prototype Solina String Ensemble
30 Apr 2020 · Through the magic of 3D printing Behringer has put together the first hardware prototype of their forthcoming Solina String Ensemble and posted some photos.
waveTracing SP950: The sound of the SP-1200 and S950 in one plug-in
29 Apr 2020 · SP950 by waveTracing is a unique effect plug-in that recreates the sound of the E-mu SP-1200, specifically the detuning technique associated with it. And they've added an AKAI S950 Butterworth filter!