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Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Synthwave: Gear for Futuristic Retro Sounds in 2025 – Perfect Match
31 Oct · Producing Synthwave: This gear is perfect for creating futuristic sounds with a retro vibe. Plus, it offers a few cool alternatives.
Behringer BM-18M Cluster Box: Modulation Madness
30 Oct · The Behringer BM-18M Cluster Box is an analog chorus and flanger with some epic control options
CL 1B ALTERNATIVES
Tube-Tech CL 1B Alternatives: The Famous Danish Opto Compressor
30 Oct · To get a clean, rounded vocal sound, we're looking at Tube-Tech CL 1B alternatives that can be added to the input chain in your studio.
Synth Journal
Elton John’s Mellotron Up for Auction, CITADEL, Novachord: Synth Journal
30 Oct · The Bastl Instruments Kastle series goes Eurorack, a handy web app makes sure you’ll never forget a patch again, and Elton John’s Mellotron goes up for auction.
Torso Electronics S-4 Sculpting Sampler White Edition Now Available!
30 Oct · The Torso Electronics S-4 now comes in a White Edition, and it's available to buy now.
Martin Guitars: ’40s Inspired Jason Isbell 0-17 & 0-10E Retro
30 Oct · Martin Guitars launches two Jason Isbell models inspired by his original 1940 0-17 Martin.
t.akustik LED Absorbers: Treat Your Studio To A Makeover
30 Oct · Introducing a new t.akustik LED Absorber range of oak acoustic absorbers with built-in ambient lighting in two different designs to suit your studio.
Epiphone Bonehead & Gem Archer: Oasis Britpop Signatures
30 Oct · Epiphone announces Bonehead and Gem Archer signature models for the two Oasis guitarists
Gibson Noel Gallagher Les Paul Standard: Limited Run
30 Oct · Gibson USA Noel Gallagher Les Paul Standard based on the Live '25 guitar.
Corey Beaulieu and Jackson Strike Again With a Vicious New King V
30 Oct · Jackson and Trivium’s lead guitarist Corey Beaulieu continue their long-running partnership with a new King V. Check it out!
Holy Grail Guitars
Holy Grail Guitars: When Money Is No Object
30 Oct · What if money were no object? We all have our Holy Grail guitars, but they're usually out of our price range. This is a buying guide with no budget constraints.
THE MOTOWN SOUND
Secrets Of The Motown Sound: Hitsville USA
29 Oct · We explore some of the key recording and music production aspects that made the Motown sound such a distinctive part of modern music.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Halloween and Horns – Sounds and Presets
29 Oct · It's Halloween this Friday, so we've got some appropriate sound banks for this time of year, plus some amazing horns and sounds for Omnisphere and Behringer's UB-Xa.
TheA1200: Full-Size Remake of the Legendary Commodore Amiga 1200 – Less Than €200!
29 Oct · Wow! Retro Games Ltd. has announced TheA1200, a full-size replica of the Commodore Amiga 1200. Preorders will begin in a few days.
NI Maschine 3.4 Update Offers Beatmakers a Fresh Workflow and More Flexibility
29 Oct · NI Maschine 3.4 demonstrates how smoothly music production can work on both hardware and desktop. It now features improved modulation.
MG4+ Freeware Plugin: Antelope Audio Gives Away Studio Sound with Air – All Plugins Now Native!
29 Oct · Antelope Audio MG4+ brings silky highs and precise sound to any DAW for free, with no hardware binding necessary. All plugins are now native!
WesAudio ng78: A Flexible 1178 with Digital Recall and Saturation
29 Oct · The WesAudio ng78 draws from the classic dual-channel FET limiting amplifier design, adding digital recall and a range of modern features.
Playtronica Orbita: The Spinning Physical Sequencer Is Now Available
29 Oct · Orbita, the unique and physical sequencer from Playtronica, is available to buy. Looks like a great gift for the holidays, too.
Guitar Journal
Guitar Journal: Van Halen Kramer Sells, Korn & More!
28 Oct · Van Halen's Kramer guitar sells for millions! Plus: Sold-out Korn pedal and the Milkman/Benson The Amp that packs an amp into a pedal.
Software Deals
Waldorf, D16, SSL: 3 Ultimate Software Deals!
28 Oct · Great deals for producers: Waldorf, D16, and SSL are now offering their best plugins at significantly reduced prices - from synthesizer power to studio precision.
Arturia MiniLab 3 Champagne: Because Your Chords Deserve a Little Sparkle
28 Oct · The Arturia MiniLab 3 Champagne is the latest in a series of striking special editions. Meet the keyboard controller to go with your Mimosa!
Fender Kingfish Telecaster Deluxe: The Blues Signature Returns in Delta Day Edition
28 Oct · The Fender Kingfish Telecaster Deluxe is back in the Delta Day edition! New color, new pickups, still endless blues vibes!