Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
REVIEW
Roland V-Drums TD716 – The Best e-Drum Kit Ever?
26 Aug · Roland’s new flagship V-Drums kit, the TD716, redefines the e-Drum experience, aided by the stunning V71 module.
BUDGET BEAT-MAKING
The best budget beat-making gear to help you get creative
25 Aug · Looking for more affordable ways to create beats? We take a look at some of the best budget beat-making equipment to get you started!
UNCOMPRESSED AUDIO
Uncompressed Audio Formats: Is “High-Quality” just a Myth?
25 Aug · We discuss the purposes of high-quality uncompressed audio and if it actually makes a difference to the average listener on music platforms.
Eventide Celebrates Pluginpalooza with up to 80% Off Plugins
25 Aug · Eventide launched its Pluginpalooza summer sale campaign. Its plugins and bundles are discounted by up to 80% until October 06, 2025!
Win Your Slot at the MaMa Festival 2025 With Thomann and Monte le Son!
25 Aug · One act will win a performance at the MaMa Festival in Paris in 2025, €3,000, and worldwide attention.
Sim’n Tonic Nome II: The Perfect MIDI Master Clock for Musicians Who Want to Stay in Time
25 Aug · With the Nome II from Sim'n Tonic, timing problems are a thing of the past, whether you're in the studio or on stage.
Wireless Guitar System
The 7 Best Wireless Guitar Systems: No More Tangled Cables!
25 Aug · These 7 best wireless guitar systems for electric guitars and basses are perfect for beginners and pros.
Bad Dog Designs OSPRAY-8 – Contemporary Vintage Analogue Drum Synth
24 Aug · Taking circuit designs that were over 40 years old, Bad Dog Designs has recreated and refined three drum synth designs to create OSPRAY-8, a "vintage" 21st-century drum synthesizer.
Free Plugins
TapeFi Fail, INDEQ, DelaySon: Free Plugins of the Week
24 Aug · This week's round-up of freebies brings you the sound of worn cassette tape, an inductor-based EQ, and a tape delay. Check out TapeFi Fail, INDEQ, and DelaySon!
Deals of the week
Get up to 30% off on PRS SE Custom 24, EHX Super Pulsar, and HB Agufish: Deals of the Week!
23 Aug · Save up to 30 percent with these amazing deals of the week! EHX Super Pulsar, PRS SE Custom 24, and Harley Benton Agufish with lowered prices!
Rossum Electro-Music 40th Anniversary SP-1200 Limited Edition: Celebrate Sampling With This Gorgeous Reissue
23 Aug · Dave Rossum takes it back to 1985 with the 40th Anniversary SP-1200 Limited Edition. There will only be 100 units available so you’ll have to act fast!
Kurzweil K2061 and K2088 V.A.S.T. Synthesizers: Now Available!
23 Aug · V.A.S.T. is back and now available! Here's how to get your hands on a Kurzweil K2061 or K2088.
7 Signature Synths We’d Like To See From Our Favourite Artists
22 Aug · Artist guitars and pedals are all the rage so why not synthesizers? Here are seven signature synths featuring artists like we’d like to see.
Guitar Maintenance 101
Guitar Maintenance 101: How to Keep Your Axe Clean
22 Aug · Guitar maintenance is fiercely overlooked by players around the world. We spend a lot of time with and a lot of money on our guitars. Let's keep them clean.
Tracktion Waveform Free 13.5: A Faster, Limitless Freeware DAW for Everyone
22 Aug · Create without restrictions - Tracktion Waveform Free 13.5 is smoother, quicker, and still completely free.
NI Maschine+ Update 3.3.1 brings Maschine 3 to the Standalone Hardware
22 Aug · Now, NI Maschine+ brings you the full Maschine 3 experience, including new features, improved performance, and an expanded sound library. It's available now!
Kali Audio Highland Park HP-1: DSP-Powered ANC Headphones – Available Now!
22 Aug · The Kali Audio Highland Park HP-1 is a new venture for the US speaker manufacturer, a closed-back headphone design with different DSP voicings.
DJ Setup to Go: These 3 Products are All You Need to Party Outdoors – Perfect Match!
22 Aug · What do you need for a mobile DJ setup? We offer equipment that works well together to create the perfect "DJ setup to go." The perfect match!
Loopcloud Flip Sample: Give your Sample-based Workflow a Boost
21 Aug · With Loopcloud Flip Sample, you have a powerful new creative tool to get more variation in sample-based music production workflows.
DO DAWS SOUND DIFFERENT?
Do DAWs Sound Different?
21 Aug · Ever heard of a one DAW being described as cleaner or warmer than another? We discuss the variables to find out "Do DAWs sound different?"
SYNTH JOURNAL
5 Synth Legends Captured in 2005 and Bob Moog’s Final Public Appearance – Synth Journal
21 Aug · Captured on April 19th, 2005, a symposium featuring five of the greatest American synth legends took place. 20 years later, we can now bear witness to their collective genius.
Thomann Flash Sale August 2025 – Great Deals For Everyone!
21 Aug · This Thomann flash sale features mics, fx, live mixing consoles, PA speakers, turntables, and in-ears, all of which are on sale for a limited time only.