Equipment News, Leaks and Tips

Ace Frehley’s Gear: The Greatest Guitarists of All Time

23 Apr · Ace Frehley’s Gear defines classic rock tone: Les Paul, Marshall Plexi, and pure attitude. But what really shapes his unmistakable sound?

5 of the Best Cartridges for DJs

23 Apr · Put the needle on the record. These are the best cartridges for DJs, no matter your budget.

Play Synths With Fruit With the MicroKits Banan-a-Synth: Synth Journal

23 Apr · Tired of pressing keys? Press bananas instead to play the MicroKits Banan-a-Synth. Plus an ultra-rare tube synth sampled into a new plugin, more.

IK Multimedia ARC X Immersive: Multichannel Speaker Calibration Made Easy

23 Apr · The IK Multimedia ARC X system now offers straightforward automated calibration for immersive audio setups with compatible IK studio monitors.

Fender MIJ Hybrid II 2026: Minimalistic Look, Modern Design

23 Apr · Stunning new models in the Fender MIJ Hybrid II series! New Strat, Tele, Jazzmaster, and Jazz Bass models with beautiful finishes and modern features.

Thomann Live Days 2026: Hands-On Gear, Workshops, and Scene Vibes Are Back

23 Apr · Thomann Live Days bring workshops, an expo, and live performances together. Test gear on site, talk to pros, and get hands-on - free entry included.

Jackson X Series Kelly HT Diablo IV: Demonic Shred!

23 Apr · Jackson X Series Kelly HT Diablo IV announced for release of Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred.

PRS Private Stock 30th Anniversary “Birds of a Feather”

23 Apr · PRS Private Stock 30th Anniversary "Birds of a Feather“ Hollowbody I Limited Edition announced!

Gibson Jake Kiszka SG: Recreating The Beloved

23 Apr · The Gibson Jake Kiszka SG Standard recreates "The Beloved" '61 SG he is known for playing

NRSynth Quatuor: Oberheim Four Voice Reborn – How Fat Is This Synth?!

23 Apr · Less a clone and more a reimaginging of Tom’s Four Voice, NRSynth Quatuor combines four synth voices with Prophet-5-style styling.

Mic Placement: Get The Most From Any Sound Source

22 Apr · The understanding of mic placement is one of the most important aspects of acoustic recording. We look into techniques for getting the best results.

Echoes of Machines, Windswept and Desolate – Sounds and Presets

22 Apr · Echoes of Machines sees a brand new set of 64 sounds for Moog's brilliant Muse poly synth by Anton Anru, with Kulshan Studios providing two of this week's other selections!

Behringer JT-2 Now Available to Order!

22 Apr · The JT-2, Behringer's desktop/Eurorack synth based on two of the JT-16's voices, is now available to order, but don't expect shipping just yet!

Beetronics Seabee Lite: Analog Chorus & Vibee!

22 Apr · The Beetronics Seabee Lite offer analog BBD chorus with digital control

Strymon Canoga Vintage-Voiced Silicon Fuzz

22 Apr · The Strymon Canoga silicon fuzz expands their A Series of analog effects

Softube Flow Studio: Powerful Macro Mixing With a Hardware Twist – Review

22 Apr · Softube Flow Studio combines hardware, plugin, and macro control to speed up your studio workflow. Here’s how it performs in real use.

NAP Works Devious Pocket Is a Standalone DVS Device – No More Laptops?

22 Apr · Free your DJ rig from the tyranny of the laptop with Devious Pocket, a new standalone DVS system from NAP Works.

Casio SXC-1: The New Sampler Syncs Loops, But Will it Chop Them?

22 Apr · Casio Japan has officially announced its SXC-1. It looks pretty cool - but we still have questions.

GS Music Bree6 Keyboard Now Available

21 Apr · It's finally here! The GS Music Bree6 Keyboard adds keys to the lush analog polysynth, and now it's more desirable than ever.

Guitar Journal: Sex Pistols Marshall Anniversary JCM 800 & More

21 Apr · A Marshall Sex Pistols JCM 800, browser-based amp sim, and a Sustainiac-equipped green beast from Solar Guitars.

Knobula Drum Farm Is a Creative Drum Design Playground for your Eurorack

21 Apr · Knobula Drum Farm lets you 'grow' your own drums! With 16 synthesis models and on-the-fly sampling, this new drum module looks like a happy accident machine!

Arturia Augmented PERSIA – The Sound of the Middle East Reimagined

21 Apr · Augmented PERSIA from Arturia expands its range of fusion instruments into the Iranian plateau with a powerful and deeply expressive blend of the traditional and modern.