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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.
Gibson’s answer to PRS? 1992 Experimental Prototype DC Standard Pro
19 May 2019 · This DC Standard Pro prototype is what Gibson planned to destroy PRS back in 1992 and now one of them has surfaced on YouTube, so we can see what the American guitar giant was planning.
Best free plug-ins this week: two synthesizers and a graphic EQ
19 May 2019 · More great gear for free! Get two thunderous bass synths and a capable graphic equalizer for free this week, courtesy of IK Multimedia, Distocore and King Oz...
Audiaire Nuxx has 55 lanes worth of effects automation
18 May 2019 · Nuxx is a multi-FX processor with 30 types of effects and dedicated effects parameter sequencer. Oh, and real-time effects parameter automation over 55 parameter sequencing lanes. Phew.
10 effects pedals so rare that you may have never seen them before
18 May 2019 · Josh Scott has made a new video about his Top 10 rare effects pedals, it has some really weird and whacky effects and I bet you may not have seen any of them before now.
Get Kilohearts’ ONE virtual analog synth at 80% off till 19 May
17 May 2019 · It's a lot of synth for the money - ONE comes with 2 oscillators and a sub oscillator, a pair of filters, wave shaper, two LFOs and 3 modulation envelopes; and a total of 24 polyphonic voices.
Ernie Ball Music Man introduces the Hunter Hayes Cutlass, a versatile S-type guitar
17 May 2019 · Ernie Ball Music Man's new Hunter Hayes Cutlass could be the perfect workhorse instrument for working musicians, giving a modern take on the S-type guitar that covers a lot of bases.
Austrian Audio Polar Designer: Design custom polar patterns
17 May 2019 · Austrian Audio has released Polar Designer as a free public beta. The plug-in is designed to adjust the polar pattern of dual-output microphones after recording, but works on any source. Interesting!
Acustica Audio releases Ultramarine 4, adding two EQs and a reverb
17 May 2019 · Acustica Audio has released Ultramarine 4, a plug-in bundle built around its emulation of the Fairchild 670 compressor. Ultramarine 4 also includes two equalizers, a reverb, and a channel strip.
Shergold Provocateur: Classy, affordable new single cuts by Patrick James Eggle
17 May 2019 · These new Patrick James Eggle-designed Provocateur models have a distinct, custom shop/boutique vibe but come without the eye watering price tag. One to watch, we think.
Behringer releases updated images of the developing DS-80 synthesizer
17 May 2019 · Uli Behringer has improved upon his design of the DS-80 after taking on board many of the comments from the synth community. There's still some work to do though.
Solar Type G: Finally, an LP-style single cut by Ola Englund
16 May 2019 · Solar Guitars' new Type G models are a range of single cut guitars first spotted back during Winter NAMM. Can Ola Englund's Type G compete with LP-inspired models by ESP/LTD?