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Roland add the FA-07 76 key workstation to the FA Series
20-06-2017 · Completely overshadowed by the announcement of the SE-02 analog synthesizer the FA-07 is a new 76 key workstation keyboard for the already existing FA series.
Dream Studio Guitars launches The Sparkler Alain Johannes Signature Model
20-06-2017 · He's played with QOTSA, PJ Harvey, Chris Cornell and just about everyone who is anyone in the alternative rock world. This new The Sparkler signature model looks great and should offer a sound to match.
Roland and Studio Electronics announce the SE-02 analog synthesizer
20-06-2017 · The unexpected collaboration between Roland and analog synth masters Studio Electronics brings us the vintage looking SE-02: a fully analogue monosynth with sequencer, cross modulation and DSP effects
KRK paints its V-series 4 studio monitors White (Noise)
19-06-2017 · KRK has added a new model to its V-series of nearfield studio monitors. The V-Series 4 White Noise is sold in White and it's basically the same thing as the KRK V4 4-inch monitor, but the opposite colour...
Preview of BigFish Eurorack synth voice from TINRS
19-06-2017 · This Is Not Rocket Science were previewing their new BigFish at the Ginko Modular Fest. It's a 7 algorithm Eurorack synthesizer voice that, they say, has all their guilty pleasures designed into it.
Ibanez SRF706 Portamento Fretless Bass: A seriously smooth six string
19-06-2017 · A modern-looking fretless six-string bass with some nifty features and enough tonal options to keep players happy: Will the SRF706 Portamento be a hit for Ibanez?
Grab a cult overdrive, Regroover Essential, and a cool modelling synth for free!
18-06-2017 · We have rounded up four great free plug-ins that came out this week. You are invited to download them, use them, abuse them, and give them a proper try within your productions. You have nothing to lose!
Peterson StroboClip HD: A TC PolyTune Clip killer?
18-06-2017 · If you thought the TC PolyTune Clip was impressive, you ain't seen nothing yet. With a full-on strobe tuner and software updates available for custom tunings, looks like TC has a serious rival at last.
Old Blood Noise Endeavors’ Fault is a refreshing take on distortion pedals
18-06-2017 · This widely respected maker has just released Fault, an OD/distortion pedal. What can they bring to the gain pedal table? A lot, it turns out: a refreshing approach yielding a versatile new effect.
The Best iOS Beatmaking apps: Top 6 iPhone and iPad grooveboxes 2017
18-06-2017 · We've rounded up six of the best groovebox apps available on Apple's platform - all are worthy of your attention and great at what they do, though they feel completely different from each other...
Wampler get Ethereal with a new simple-to-use ambience guitar pedal
18-06-2017 · This new effect pedal combines reverb and delay to let you create walls of ambience in next to no time, yet there seems to be one glaring omission from the design...
G&L debuts Kiloton bass Tribute Series for those on a budget
18-06-2017 · Taking Leo Fender's Kiloton bass design and making it more affordable for the masses: Have G&L made enough savings for this to be a contender in the budget bass market?
Cort wants you to splash out on its new GB74JJ Aqua Blue bass
17-06-2017 · Replete in a stunning Aqua Blue finish, this 2017 model bass has been kitted out with some decent hardware and a price tag that many will find tempting.
Seymour Duncan PowerStage 170: The ultimate pedal-format guitar amp?
16-06-2017 · Seymour Duncan’s PowerStage 170 power amp pedal should fit in your gig bag, so leave you with loads of space in your boot for more important things like beer!