Equipment News, Leaks and Tips

SSL 1: A New Budget-Friendly Interface

28 May · Solid State Logic expands its popular line of audio interfaces with a new entry model, the SSL 1, an ideal starter solution for home recording.

POPlab Sounds Modern Live-Drums: Drum Sounds From Current Pop Songs

28 May · POPlab Sounds Modern Live-Drums is a multiformat sampler instrument that gives you a range of drum kits designed for commercial music production.

Ableton Push Was Built from Lego First: The Wildest Origin Story in Music Tech

28 May · Ableton Push started as a Lego prototype: Jesse Terry, Head of Hardware at Ableton, reveals the origins of the Push controller and the thinking behind it.

Korg phase8 Review: Brilliant Synthesizer or Overpriced Sound Sculpture?

28 May · Korg phase8 review: Acoustic Synthesis, 8 electromechanical voices, polymetric sequencer. Is €969 worth it? Here's what I found in the studio.

Mastering Basics for Producers: Learn How To Finalize Your Tracks

27 May · We look at mastering basics for producers with the goal of demystifying the various aspects of the finalization process and how to go about it.

More MPE Expressions for Arturia Pigments 7 – Sounds and Presets

27 May · This week, Marc Barnes delivers volume 2 of his MPE Expressions for Arturia's Pigments 7, plus we have free sounds for Arturia's SQ-80.

Jackson Wes Borland King V: Limp Bizkit’s Style with a Floyd Rose Bridge

27 May · You know what time it is! The Jackson Wes Borland King V, a signature model or Limp Bizkit's guitar player is here!

Softube Bus Processor 670: A Flexibly Flavourful Fairchild Plugin

27 May · The Softube Bus Processor 670 brings the classic Fairchild sound into the DAW environment with modern enhancements that make it versatile.

HK Audio Polar MK2: Introducing The Polar 8

27 May · The HK Audio Polar MK2 family of column speaker systems has expanded with its latest and most compact and lightweight model, the Polar 8 MK2.

Guitar Journal: Boss adds more PX-1 models and we go Virtual

26 May · We check out the new BOSS PX-1 pedal models, explore Chaos Audio's AI FX Builder, and dive into Jack Osbourne's defense of the planned "AI Ozzy" digital recreation.

Cherry Audio, Eventide, Output: 3 Plugin Deals for Synth Lovers, Mix Engineers, and Sound Designers

26 May · Cherry Audio Rhodes Chroma, Eventide SplitEQ, and Output Portal on sale: vintage polysynth, innovative EQ, and granular effects at deal prices.

Arturia Memory V – Thanks for the Memorymoog

26 May · Arturia's Memory V seeks to bring back one of the most loved and legendary polysynths of all time. Can this software recreation do its hardware forebear justice?

The 7 Best Guitars for Bluegrass Beginners: Your First Dreadnought

25 May · Check out the 7 best guitars for bluegrass beginners! There'll surely be one that's right for you to sound like Billy Strings!

Small-Diaphragm Mics for Capturing Realism

25 May · Need to record instruments at home? We've selected some of the best small-diaphragm mics to capture piano, acoustic guitar, and more!

Omnitronic PM-404F: An Affordable DJ Mixer for Purists and New-Schoolers

25 May · The Omnitronic PM-404F is a four-channel DJ mixer with connectivity that allows you to play from anything from turntables to Bluetooth devices.

Rhodes Mk.8 MIDI: A Classic Embraces Modernity – Review

25 May · The Rhodes Mk.8 in itself was a glorious comeback of one of the all-time classic instruments. Now with MIDI, you may no longer need another keyboard on stage.

Top 10 Mistakes Beginner Producers Make (And How to Avoid Them)

24 May · We look at common mistakes beginner producers make, and some ways you can get around them to make your journey into production a little easier.

Relica 2, Orra Tone Zone, Okay Distortion: Free Plugins of the Week

24 May · Freeware picks of the week: Relica 2 is a chiptune synth, Orra Tone Zone is a powerful tone shaping tool, and Okay Distortion turns your tracks into rubble!

The SD Card Shortage: Will it Impact Music Gear Prices?

23 May · There’s an SD card shortage caused by AI data centers. With memory prices shooting sky high, how will this affect us musicians?

Deals of the Week: Save on the AKAI MPC XL, Nord Electro and More!

23 May · This week, you can score some amazing deals on the mighty AKAI MPC XL, the Nord Electro, and the Arturia AstroLab. Grab these offers while they last!

Roland TB-303: Classic Acid Gear

22 May · Roland’s little silver box became a must-have synth on the used market - but was it a failure the first time? All about the Roland TB-303.

Improvisation Tips for Electric Guitar: Steps for Better Solos

22 May · These improvisation tips will level up your solo jamming. Whether you're just starting or are stuck in a rut, stick around.