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Clue #3 – Behringer for the WIN?
25 Oct 2019 · Behringer please, it's Friday, the last thing I need is another cryptic video to disturb my weekend. Get on with it so that I can enjoy my Friday beer in peace.
Positive Grid Spark: A new app and speaker system for practising guitar and bass
25 Oct 2019 · Positive Grid has launched its new Spark speaker and app system. Aimed at learners, it lets you play along to the chords of your favourite songs or to generated drum and bass tracks.
Jared Dines finally sells his monster 18-String guitar for $20,000
25 Oct 2019 · Dines' 18-string monster of a guitar has finally been sold for $20,000 to Philip Kaplan, founder of music distribution service Distrokid. Now Jared can donate the proceeds to kids in need.
Gibson loses Firebird guitar body shape trademark in the EU
24 Oct 2019 · Gibson has lost its Firebird guitar body shape trademark across the EU after a legal decision that echoes a previous one stripping Gibson of its Flying V trademark. Ouch.
Big D Whiskey Barrel Top Custom T-Style Guitars: Aged oak tone from the USA
24 Oct 2019 · Big D's T-Style models come with unique tops made from Kentucky distilleries barrels from Maker’s Mark, Jim Beam, Wild Turkey and Knob Creek. Does the use of reclaimed wood throughout add mojo?
Fender Champion 100XL: Taking the crown from the Boss Katana?
24 Oct 2019 · A new wallet friendly 100W combo from Fender, the Champion 100XL packs in two channels and on-board effects. At this price, takes the market leader, the Boss Katana.
Strymon Iridium Amp and IR Cab pedal: It’s official!
24 Oct 2019 · Iridium has three guitar amps in one pedal created using the Matrix Modelling process. Also onboard is an IR engine and room reverb. Will this effect live up to Strymon's stellar reputation?
Deal: Get Eventide Quadravox for free until October 30
23 Oct 2019 · Audioplugin.deals is giving away the Eventide Quadravox harmonizer plug-in for free this week. If you're looking for an intuitive harmonizer and pitch-shifted delay, don't miss this offer!
ADDAC 215 Dual Sample & Hold with extras Eurorack module
23 Oct 2019 · ADDAC System has announced the 215 "Super Utility" module in the shape of a dual Sample & Hold with a couple of nice extras.
Clue #2 in Behringer’s play-along mystery game
23 Oct 2019 · The Behringer tease machine is in full flow as they reveal a new clue to this thing that's been 30 years in the making. I hope it doesn't become an 8-letter Countdown conundrum or we'll be guessing forever.
Fender Songs chord app launches on Apple iPhone with 750,000 tracks
23 Oct 2019 · The new Fender Songs app has launched for Apple iPhone, letting you learn the chords to over 750,000 new tunes whilst you jam along on your guitar, banjo or keyboard. Lyrics? Yes. Tabs? No.
PRS 35th Anniversary: Three new Custom 24 models and McCarty range updates
23 Oct 2019 · It's the PRS 35th anniversary year and the company is releasing three new Custom 24 models covering all price points: SE, S2 and Core. Plus the McCarty models are being tweaked a little for 2020.
Deal: Waldorf celebrates its 30th birthday with 50% off software synths
23 Oct 2019 · Happy birthday, Waldorf! To commemorate its 30th anniversary, Waldorf has cut the prices of its software synths in half for a few days. Get Waldorf Lector, Largo, Nave and others at 50% off!
Strymon Iridium: A new amp/cab simulator pedal
23 Oct 2019 · A first image surfaces of a new Strymon pedal called Iridium, an amp/cab simulator pedal - we'll keep you posted as new details are released about this pedal. Watch this space!
Universal Audio launched Apollo Twin X and Twin x4 desktop audio interfaces
23 Oct 2019 · According to leaked dealer information, Universal Audio might be about to announce two new Thunderbolt 3 desktop interfaces: an Apollo Twin X DUO and Apollo Twin x4!
Deal: Marshall Origin 5C Combo for only 249 instead of 499 Euros
22 Oct 2019 · A Marshall Origin 5C Combo for only 249 instead of 499 Euros - now that's a massive saving. The classic Marshall crunch tones are there and it's designed for home and studio use.
Superlative Space Bee SB01 opens for preorders on Kickstarter
22 Oct 2019 · Superlative has the Space Bee SB01 homage to the SH-101 ready for production and are looking for preorders on Kickstarter for $899 from people interested in "the sound of the past, crafted for the future".
Deal: Get IK Multimedia T-RackS 5 MAX at 40% off
22 Oct 2019 · Need a serious upgrade for your mastering workflow? IK Multimedia T-RackS 5 MAX is 40% off until the end of October. That means you can get 38 high-end processors for a fraction of the regular price.
FLASH: The synth built into a MIDI plug
22 Oct 2019 · On one end is a MIDI plug, on the other is a jack socket. Somewhere in between is FLASH - a teeny-tiny fully working 16-voice FM synthesizer.
16-inch MacBook Pro reportedly in production, pictured in latest macOS Catalina
22 Oct 2019 · A 16-inch MacBook Pro with notably slimmer screen bezels to make room for a slightly bigger display is intended to replace the current 15.4-inch model this or next year.
Deal: Get Synthmaster Player with 1800 presets for free
21 Oct 2019 · Synthmaster Player by KV331 Audio contains all of Synthmaster's 1800 presets, and it's completely free for a limited time. For a huge library of out-of-the-box synth sounds, don't miss this deal.
Fender Mod Shop offers new Silverburst finish on Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazzmaster
21 Oct 2019 · Fender's Mod Shop has quietly been adding some nice custom options of late, including mahogany necks. Now it offers one of our favourite finishes, Silverburst, for the first time.