Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Quilter Elevate: Multi-Effects Made Easy
09 Sep · Quilter Elevate. Perfect for gigging guitarists who want powerful, streamlined tones without the complexity.
909 DAY
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.
AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X: The New Flagship Player -WiFi, Streaming & a Larger Touchscreen
09 Sep · The AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X brings streaming, the cloud and Wi-Fi to the stage, offering a smarter, faster and more flexible experience with an enhanced display.
Kraftwerk
Kraftwerk – Their Legendary Synths, Sequencers and Sounds
08 Sep · No band has shaped electronic music like Kraftwerk. Which synths and sequencers did they use and what modern gear gives you the classic sound? Find out here.
ALTEC RS124
Altec RS124: The Beatles’ Compressor
08 Sep · The Altec RS124 is more than just a piece of classic gear; it's a part of recording history and a key aspect of the sound of The Beatles.
Best Pedal Amps
The 7 Best Pedal Amps: The Perfect Solution for Your Amp-Less Board!
08 Sep · Get your touring rig to the next level with our picks for the best pedal amps! There are versatile models, legendary amps tones, and much more!
Free Plugins
SLURP, Modman, reVUe: Free Plugins of the Week
07 Sep · SLURP is a unique software synth that’ll make your head spin! Check it out in this week’s collection of the best free plugins.
DEALS OF THE WEEK
Cubase 14 For Less and Bargain Apogee Duet 3 Bundle – Deals of the Week
06 Sep · If you've been holding out for Cubase 14 to drop in price, now's the time to open your wallet! Also, snag yourself an audio interface bargain, too!
Castle Studios For Sale: Get Yourself an Enchanted Studio in a Castle
06 Sep · Castle Studios is situated in an 18th-century German castle in Röhrsdorf, equipped with a range of recording spaces, as well as accommodation.
SYNTHS OF SUMMER
5 of the Best Hardware Synths of Summer
05 Sep · The season may be almost over, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop with these five synths of summer.
5 Easy Chord Songs
Easy Chord Songs for Beginners: 5 Perfect Starting Points
05 Sep · These easy chord songs are the motivation you need to keep practising your chords! Simple songs with maximum progress. Let's check out these classics.
TAL-EQ: An Affordable Answer to the FabFilter Pro-Q?
05 Sep · The TAL-EQ is a flexible and fully-featured EQ plugin for your DAW, with dynamic processing, sidechain input, and per-band channel assignment.
macOS 26 Tahoe: The New Apple Operating System – Update or Wait?
05 Sep · With macOS 26 Tahoe, Apple has introduced a new design and features once again. But is the update worth it for music studios?
MOTU 848: A Versatile Network-Compatible Audio Interface
05 Sep · The MOTU 848 is a 28x32 audio interface with a wide range of connectivity options for network audio, multiple monitoring systems, and more.
The Sound Lab: 3 Cool Pieces of Gear for Creative Sound Exploration – Perfect Match!
05 Sep · Looking for new input to create a fresh and original sound? With this gear, you can create your own sound lab. It's a perfect match!
DAW CONTROLLERS
The Best DAW Controllers to Improve your Production Workflow
04 Sep · Is using a mouse too clinical? We discuss control protocols and check out some of the best DAW controllers for your home studio setup.
SYNTH JOURNAL
Jean-Michel Jarre Livestream, New Buchla & Tiptop Audio Eurorack Module, More: Synth Journal
04 Sep · Find out how to tune in to the Jean-Michel Jarre livestream, plus new products from Tiptop Audio, Noise Engineering, and more.
Waldorf PPG Wave 3.V 2.0 – Too Late or Best in Class?
04 Sep · Waldorf finally update their software version of the wavetable classic as their PPG Wave 3.V gets a 2.0 upgrade!
Warm Audio WA-87jr, WA-87jr SE, and WA-47jr SE: Affordable Classics for Your Mic Locker
04 Sep · The Warm Audio WA-87jr, WA-87jr SE, and WA-47jr SE expand the manufacturer's range of vintage-styled condenser mics with options under $300.
Behringer BM-14M: Analog Bucket Brigade Delay
04 Sep · The affordable Behringer BM-14M analog delay pedal recreates the classic Moog MF-104M
Ozone 12 EQ: A Mastering Tool From iZotope – Now Available as Freeware!
04 Sep · iZotope's Ozone 12 EQ is a flexible mastering tool that outperforms many paid EQs. It's definitely worth it!
Sterling by Music Man Affordable Kaizen 6 & 7 Strings
03 Sep · Sterling by Music Man Kaizen, the new standard-scale affordable model created with Tosin Abasi
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