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TASCAM TH-06: monitoring headphones for USD 70 a pair
26 May 2019 · TASCAM brings a pair of monitoring headphones which is said to have a balanced bass response meant to ease producers of modern EDM, Hip-Hop, Metal and R&B.
Craig Anderton’s Amazing Multiband Helix Presets: Dynamic drive with added clarity
25 May 2019 · Craig Anderton's new Amazing Multiband Helix Presets pack gives your Line 6 Helix access to true multiband distortion for more dynamic, open and wider sound.
ARP 2500 has arrived in the CMS Eurorack System from Discrete Synthesizers
24 May 2019 · Discrete Synthesizers have released their reworking of the ARP 2500 modular synthesizer into Eurorack form. Based on all the original circuitry these authentic modules are selling out fast.
Gibson Joe Perry Gold Rush Les Paul Signature finally announced!
24 May 2019 · The new Gibson signature Les Paul for Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry is here! Spotted back in February, the new Gold Rush combines Strat and LP features into one signature guitar.
AudioThing Springs: 8 vintage spring reverbs in one plug-in
24 May 2019 · If you’re into vintage reverbs, you might want to spring for this: AudioThing Springs packs eight classic spring reverbs into one plug-in. Get ready for all sorts of twangy, rumbly goodness.
AMT Pangaea CP16A-6F22: A tiny, flexible Impulse Response plug-in module
23 May 2019 · The AMT Pangaea CP16A-6F22 plug-in module is a PP3 battery-sized Impulse Response loader that can store 16 IRs at any one time. Is this the smallest IR loader on the market?
Sequentix hardware sequencer to re-emerge as Cirklon V2
23 May 2019 · The slow production of the Cirklon sequencer stirs to the news that an updated version could be on the horizon. Waiting list for the current one is about 18 months - let's hope this moves things along
Teenage Engineering want a Playdate with you
23 May 2019 · Panic and Teenage Engineering collaborate on Playdate a handheld games console featuring a striking look, black & white screen and a crank handle. Maybe they'll port over the Pocket Operators?
Keeley DDR Drive Delay Reverb: A Swiss Army knife effect pedal?
23 May 2019 · The latest Keeley effects pedal claims to be the "the only pedal you may ever need" for guitarists. But will the new DDR Delay Drive Reverb have enough tones to earn that title?
Apple intros 8-core MacBook Pros for busy music producers
22 May 2019 · Eight-core configurations are accessible on the 15-inch MacBook Pro, starting at USD 2800. It's a significant upgrade in power for music producers.
Mr Black Mini Vintage Chorus: A Boss CE-1 circuit in mini pedal
22 May 2019 · Have you ever wanted a Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble, but smaller? Well, Mr Black's new Mini Vintage Chorus has what you need and at a fraction of the cost of an original vintage unit!
Elektron Analog Drive deal at Thomann – EUR 89 instead of EUR 395!
22 May 2019 · Our second bargain of the day! The Elektron Analog Drive pedal has been reduced from an RRP of EUR 395 to an astonishing EUR 89 on Thomann's website. The perfect time to buy an analogue programmable drive ...
Zoom introduces the F6 multitrack field recorder
22 May 2019 · Zoom has annouced the F6 6-track field recorder. With 32-bit float recording and six inputs with preamps, the Zoom F6 is an interesting new option for filmmakers and all field recording applications.
Behringer DS-80 round 3 – is Uli getting the hang of his CS-80 clone?
22 May 2019 · The first DS-80 design kept the bank of preset sliders and had a very small ribbon, the second design put the performance controls out of reach. Uli is hoping third time's the charm.
UAD 9.9 brings Capitol Records’ reverb chambers to you DAW
22 May 2019 · In addition to an updated Tube-Tech CL-1B MKII compressor, version 9.9 introduces a major addition to the line-up - Capitol Chambers. Not cheap, but there are some special sounds on offer here.
Superbooth 2019: FSS OSC1 Cyclical Engine is ready to spin and lots more to come
22 May 2019 · A year late but the OSC1 Cyclical Engine is ready for preorders and brings a twisted modulated take on the humble oscillator while we get a glimpse of the triple Curtis 3340 based Recombinator Engine
Harley Benton G212 Vintage Vertical: Two Celestion Vintage 30 speakers for less?
21 May 2019 · Thomann sells its Harley Benton 2x12 guitar cabinet loaded with two Celestion V30s for less money than it would cost you to buy two of the same speakers on their own. Bargain of the year?
Studio One 4.5 update brings dozens of user-requested changes
21 May 2019 · PreSonus has released version 4.5 of its popular Studio One DAW with over 70 changes and additions, said to be mostly user-requested, along with some under-the-hood work to reduce CPU load.
Can you quack? Devious Machines’ Duck gets your mix pumpin’
21 May 2019 · If you want to try a different approach to obtaining the ducking effect, or prefer a dedicated plug-in for the task, developer Devious Machines may have something for you.
Mine S modular MIDI controller for completely customisable control gets funded
21 May 2019 · After a disappointing Kickstarter a couple of years ago Special Waves improved Mine S customisable modular MIDI controller has reached a much more attainable goal on Indiegogo and is going to get made
STL Tones Tonality Will Putney virtual guitar suite: Metal tones for your DAW
21 May 2019 · STL Tones has released its latest Tonality Suite software suite in the form of the new Will Putney plug-in bundle. It's tightly focussed on high-gain sounds and looks pretty comprehensive.
Superbooth 2019: Sound Machines EuroTouch fingerable modules
20 May 2019 · Sounds Machines are taking their touch Lightstrip technology to a new level with the EuroTouch format. One format, 14 modules all with 4 channels of touch built in.