Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Best Acoustic Guitars
The 5 Best Acoustic Guitars of 2025: Martin, Taylor, and More!
22 Dec 2025 · The best acoustic guitars of 2025 were all models that sound great and look even better. There's a guitar for every budget!
No One Knows
The Sound of No One Knows: With Plugins, Budget Setup, or Studio Gear
21 Dec 2025 · How can you get the guitar sound of No One Knows by Queens of the Stone Age? We've got a few suggestions for plugins and gear.
Free Plugins
Reflexive EQ, KonvIR Lite, Lil’ Miss Doubler: Free Plugins of the Week
21 Dec 2025 · Reflexive EQ is a free dynamic EQ, KonvIR Lite simulates virtual acoustic spaces, and Lil’ Miss Doubler is, well, a little doubler: Free Plugins of the Week!
My 10-Minute Guitar Masterclass for Beginners
20 Dec 2025 · 10-Minute Guitar Masterclass. Learn the "Three Zone" approach and phrasing secrets to turn simple scales into captivating melodies.
Deals of the Week
Save Big on Fender, Neural DSP, Joyo, EHX, & Boss
20 Dec 2025 · Great Deals on Fender, Neural DSP, Joyo, EHX, & Boss. Save big on amp modelling and FX!
Fors Junior: A Game Boy-style 4-bit Wavetable Synth
19 Dec 2025 · Fors Junior is a 4-bit wavetable synth plugin inspired by the sound engine from the Nintendo Game Boy, and there's even a free version.
TAPE DELAY
Tape Delay: What it Is and How to Get the Sound
19 Dec 2025 · Tape delay is one of the oldest audio effects, and yet has a character of its own that's still in demand. Here’s everything you need to know.
Good Christmas Songs?
What Are Good Christmas Songs? 5 Festive Favourites Compared
19 Dec 2025 · What makes good Christmas songs? So many artists have rallied together to have their shot at the Christmas No.1, but are they any good?
Waldorf Protein – Update Adds New Filter Mode
19 Dec 2025 · It's only been out for 3 weeks, and the Waldorf Protein, their new tabletop wavetable synth, gets new features in a fresh update!
H90 Harmonizer & H9000 Update: Eventide Introduces New Granular Effects
19 Dec 2025 · Eventide has expanded the H90 Harmonizer and the H9000 with four new granular effects. It's a treasure trove for sound designers!
Top 10 Headphones
The Best-Selling Studio Headphones of 2025: The Top 10!
19 Dec 2025 · Would you like to know which are the best-selling studio headphones at Thomann this year? Get ready for some surprises!
Modular Starter Pack: 3 Tips for Entering the Modular World – Perfect Match
19 Dec 2025 · Are you interested in getting started with Eurorack? We'll show you three things that will help you build a modular starter pack. It's the perfect match!
BEST STANDALONE
5 of the Best Standalone DJ Controllers
18 Dec 2025 · Ready to upgrade to an all-in-one? These are the 5 best standalone DJ controllers on the market today.
SYNTH JOURNAL
Ian Boddy Turns His Modular Rig Into a Granular Instrument: Synth Journal
18 Dec 2025 · Synthesist Ian Boddy teams up with Soniccouture to bring his massive modular rig to your DAW, new modules from Endorphin.es, more.
Top 10 Electric Guitars
The Best-Selling Electric Guitars of 2025
18 Dec 2025 · Here are the ten best-selling electric guitars of 2025. Which guitars flew off the shelves this year? We'll tell you!
TASCAM FR-AV4 Firmware Update v1.1 Adds Auto Mixer
18 Dec 2025 · The latest firmware update for the TASCAM FR-AV4 brings a useful 4-channel Auto Mixer feature with full remote control via mobile app.
Win a DrumCraft Maple Vanguard Snare – XMAS Raffle!
18 Dec 2025 · You chance to win a Maple Vanguard Snare drum in our latest Xmas raffle!
Acustica Audio Squid-3: “Built to Make Raw Synthesis Sound Like a Mastered Record”
18 Dec 2025 · Acustica Audio’s latest modeling/convolution soft synth Squid-3 promises to “sound finished, even before the FX.”
VOCAL EFFECTS
The Best Vocal Effects Pedals for Studio and Stage
17 Dec 2025 · Tired of dealing with dry vocals and relying on the venue engineer? We take a look at the best vocal effects pedals for studio and stage.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Creative Chords and More Free Patches: Sounds and Presets
17 Dec 2025 · Free Creative Chords for Massive X, freebies for Mercury-8 and more in this week's Sounds and Presets!
Steinberg Cubasis 3.8 Update: New Guitar Effects and Workflow Features
17 Dec 2025 · In Steinberg Cubasis 3.8, users can enjoy new processors for guitar and bass, as well as workflow improvements that make it a more formidable DAW.
Serato Sample 2.2.0 Update: SLAB Support and Added Stem Flexibility
17 Dec 2025 · The Serato Sample 2.2.0 Update brings enhanced hardware integration and deeper control over Stem processing and automation within your DAW.
Top 10 Pedals