Equipment News, Leaks and Tips

Strings from Berlin, Tapes from London – Sounds and Presets

11 Jun · Elusive Mellotron sounds in the form of the London Tapes from the Streetly Archive, via GForce Software, and a beautiful Chamber Orchestra recorded in Berlin.

Ableton Live 12.2: Out now with updated Browser, Bounce-to-Track & more – Review!

11 Jun · Ableton Live 12.2 is available now! Check out our review of the beta version including bounce-to-track, expressive chords, and much more!

Strandberg Boden Prog NX6 & NX7: Deep Blue Headless Guitars

11 Jun · Strandberg Boden Prog NX6 and NX7 Deep Blue with improved specifications to the headless design

Guitar Journal: Win a Piece of Nirvana History

10 Jun · Win a piece of Nirvana history! Plus, see Kiesel's ultra-slim Kyber and dive into Barrie Cadogan's sublime guitar technique.

Reason 13: Update to 13.3 re-revamps the Browser!

10 Jun · The community has spoken! Reason 13's new browser has undergone another change, answering to community feedback. 13.3 is out now!

Bitwig, Sonarworks, SSL x Harrison: 3 Ultimate Software Deals!

10 Jun · Big discounts on products from Bitwig, Sonarworks, and SSL x Harrison: top plugins and bundles at greatly reduced prices. For a limited time only!

Teenage Engineering Field System Black: Available now!

10 Jun · Teenage Engineering’s Field System Black darkens the colorway for the set, which includes new versions of the mixer, recorder and microphone.

HK Audio Polar MK2: The Versatile Column Speaker System gets an Upgrade

10 Jun · The HK Audio Polar MK2 column PA speaker system now has two new configuration options, including the Polar 10 MK2 and Polar 12 MK2.

Fender Khruangbin Collection: 2 Smooth Signatures

10 Jun · Fender Khruangbin Collection: Mark Speer Stratocaster and Laura Lee Jazz Bass. Smooth Grooves!

OBNE Signal Blender Stereo: Parallel Stompbox Fun!

10 Jun · The OBNE Signal Blender Stereo opens up your world of stompboxes with stereo and mono blending

Gibson Les Paul Parlor Acoustic: Iconic Aesthetics with a Small Body!

10 Jun · The two Les Paul Parlor acoustic guitars from Gibson draw inspiration from their legendary LP series, while coming in a compact size.

The Best Guitar Amp for Beginners: Affordable Noisemakers To Get Started

09 Jun · The best guitar amp for beginners can be a difficult one to find. We've made it easier with these suggestions. Take a look!

Successful Soundchecks: 5 Essential Tips for Bands

09 Jun · Soundchecks? What's the big deal? Just turn up and make a bit of noise right? Wrong! We've put together 5 essential soundcheck tips for gigging musicians to ensure a smooth soundcheck!

Codec 2.0, Tumult, 23Tape: Free Plugins of the Week

08 Jun · This week’s collection of free plugins is all about the artful destruction of audio signals. Check out Codec 2.0, Tumult, and 23Tape!

4 Small Synths with Small Prices – Synth Deals of the Week!

07 Jun · If you're limited for space in the studio or on stage, it doesn't mean you have to compromise on quality. Check out these deals on small synths that pack a punch.

7 of the Best Synths for Indie Bands

06 Jun · Looking for a synthesizer to fill out your group’s on-stage sound? These are the best synths for indie bands.

Chord Progressions for Guitar: 5 Combinations for Your Playing

06 Jun · Chord progressions are the building blocks for any song. Fast riffs are cool, but let's learn about the core foundations first.

PLAYY is a Community Platform That Completely Reimagines Music

06 Jun · PLAYY offers independent artists a new platform for sales, community, and career planning.

LAVA GENIE Sampling Guitar: A Tech Gimmick?

06 Jun · LAVA GENIE offers over 500 sounds, an intuitive app for learning, and powerful integrated speakers

Behringer STEPS: Here Comes The Hotstepper – Now Available!

06 Jun · Behringer STEPS is a Stages clone: a versatile six-stage function generator that can be an envelope, complex LFO, sequencer, or anything in between.

Behringer Skies: The Skies the Limit With This Granular Processor Module

06 Jun · Behringer Skies is a new take on Mutable Instruments’ real-time granular processing legend, Clouds.

How to Choose a Guitar: Show Me Your Guitar, and I’ll Tell You Who You Are!

06 Jun · How to choose a guitar can be closely linked to our character. In other words, show me your guitar and I'll tell you who you are.