Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Save Big with the Native Instruments Summer of Sound Sale!
22 May · Until July 30, you can get over 80% off with the NI Summer of Sound Sale, with deals individual software plugins and bundles.
Gretsch Broadkaster Center Block: 2 Limited Editions
22 May · Limited edition Gretsch Electromatic Broadkaster Center Block and Broadkaster Center Block Jr models are here!
The Best Budget Studio Monitors for Beginners
21 May · Getting good results in your home studio is tricky on a limited budget. We check out some of the best budget studio monitors.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Squeezing a Classic Jupiter 4 into a MicroFreak – Sounds and Presets
21 May · How do you fit a Jupiter 4 into an Arturia MicroFreak? Why, you sample the heck out of one and load it into the other!
Empress Effects Bass ParaEQ: Premium Bass Sculpting
21 May · Sculpt your bass tone with the Empress Effects Bass ParaEQ pedal. Offers bass players all they need to dial in their perfect sound.
PRS Unveils 5 New Three-Pickup S2 and SE Models
20 May · Discover PRS Guitars' 5 new S2 and SE models featuring versatile three-pickup configurations
Universal Audio A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer: Classic Dolby Compression
20 May · The Universal Audio A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer is a plugin recreation of a noise reduction unit from the early 1970s used on classic records.
Guitar Journal
Guitar Journal: EarthQuaker Devices Faces Bankruptcy Threat Amidst Tariff Troubles
20 May · Tariffs threaten EarthQuaker Devices with bankruptcy. NAMM speaks out. Decillia Amplification unveils Single 25 amp.
Software Deals
Baby Audio, Cherry Audio, Zynaptiq: 3 Ultimate Software Deals!
20 May · Big discounts on products from Baby Audio, Cherry Audio and Zynaptiq: top plugins and bundles at greatly reduced prices. For a limited time only!
Fender Studio Is A Free DAW For Mobile And Home Recording
20 May · Fender Studio is a free DAW for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android with legendary amp sounds and more!
Arturia MiniFuse Champagne Series: Suave New Look, Same Quality Interface
20 May · All three of the popular Arturia MiniFuse desktop audio interfaces are now available in an eye-catching new Champagne colour variant.
AKAI Force 3.5: The Force Gets Its Biggest Update Yet
20 May · The AKAI Force just got a huge update! Force 3.5 brings many features from MPC 3 to the standalone workstation, including full plugin support and MPC Stems.
Millenium Legendary Drumbook: Everyone Can Play The Drums!
20 May · No matter of you're 6, 16 or 66 - with the new Millenium Legendary Drumbook, learning to play the drums has never been easier!
Zultan Cymbals 25 Series: Celebrating 25 Years of Cymbal Excellence
20 May · The new Zultan Cymbals 25 Series includes all new hand-hammered models for rides, crashes, chinas, splashes, and hihats.
ESI Amber i1, i2 & i4: Affordable Audio Interfaces Not Only for Beginners!
20 May · The Amber i1, i2 & i4 from hardware manufacturer ESI are affordable audio interfaces with very interesting features. Available now!
Kramer Volante: Guitars for the Modern Shredder
20 May · Kramer Volante HHFR, HSGT, Quilt HHFR & HSFR. Built for speed, featuring Floyd Rose tremolos, & USA-made pickups
Review
Studiologic SL mk2 Review: Next-Generation Keyboard Controller
20 May · The new Studiologic SL mk2 series MIDI controllers introduced at NAMM 2025 are now available. Find out what's new in our review!
RODE NTH-50: The Aussie HD-25 Killer?
19 May · RODE has expanded its range of headphones with its first on-ear design, the RODE NTH-50, built for producers, DJs, and content creators.
Virtual Modular Synths
Best Virtual Modular Synths: Modular in the Box
19 May · Virtual modular synths are a great way to experiment with modular without investing in a hardware system. Here's our list of the best modular software synths!
SOMA Rust Edition: Rustic By Design
19 May · Fancy that industrial look? The SOMA Rust Edition gives the Pulsar-23, Lyra-8 and Cosmos a rusty makeover. Only a few of these will be made, so order yours today!
PORTABLE SPEAKERS
Portable Speakers and PA systems: Take your Show on the Road
19 May · Portable speakers can take your outdoor event or performance to the next level. Check out our guide to portable speakers and PA systems!
60 Years of Technics: It’s Not Just the Turntable That Makes Music History – It’s DJ Culture and Sound Quality Together
19 May · From home hi-fi to club setups, Technics has become an integral part of the music landscape.