23 Results for "80s"
Recreating the Classic Roland Jupiter 8 sound with Software Plugins
01 Apr in Synths
Easily one of the greatest synths of all time, we find out how to recreate the sound of the classic Roland Jupiter-8 with software plugins.
Valhalla VintageVerb 3.0: Expanded compatibility and a new algorithm
27 Jan in Studio
Valhalla VintageVerb 3.0 is the latest version of a widely used reverb plug-in with a rich authentic sound. We find out about the new update!
Softube Wasted Space: Lo-fi digital reverb for instant gratification
Softube Wasted Space brings the delightfully edgy sounds of early digital reverbs to your DAW. Season your tracks with a healthy dose of digital!Dean’s new MD 24 Floyd models – 80’s SuperStrat-style guitars in hot finishes!
18 Feb 2021 in Guitar
These two new '80s SuperStrat-style MD 24 Floyd models from Dean feature 24 fret roasted maple necks, Floyd Rose trem systems and two hot finishes.
Best Sample Packs This Week: Led Zep drums, winter atmospheres, Manga melodies
26 Sep 2020 in Tech
Awesome new sample packs this week: Led Zeppelin drums recorded by Eddie Kramer at one of London's most famous studios, winter in surround sound, Manga melodies and an 80 retro synth pack.
Best free plug-ins this week: Nils K1v, JP-ME-1 and Universe
05 Jul 2020 in Studio
Two unique synths and an 80s-style reverb – that sums up this week's collection of the best free plug-ins. Check out K1v, JP-ME-1 and Universe!
Ueberschall Summer Sale: Save big on sounds and samples till 13 June
Ueberschall is running a sale on its massive library of professional samples - there's something for everyone here, no matter what style of music you produce.Nembrini Audio intros Delay3000 plug-in, inspired by Roland SDE-3000
02 Jul 2019 in Studio
Nembrini Audio has released the Delay3000 Vintage Modern Repeater plug-in. It draws inspiration from the classic Roland SDE-3000 digital delay of the 80's and adds many modern features.
NAMM 2019: Nexi’s Skunkdrive and Octavius pedals for Skunk Anansie are ready to rock
20 Jan 2019 in Guitar
Nexi Industries and Skunk Anansie's Ace collaborate on two new analogue signature pedals for the Nexi pedalboard system: Skunkdrive and Octavius are ready to rock!
Is Fender’s Ryan Adams Signature Master Blaster Strat due for imminent release?
02 Jul 2018 in Guitar
That Ryan Adams MasterBlaster Stratocaster wasn't officially launched at Summer NAMM as we were all hoping, but Ryan has unboxed one via his Instagram account, so it can't be too long!
Steinberger Guitars relaunches the Spirit Collection with the GT-PRO Deluxe guitar
02 Feb 2018 in Guitar
Perhaps the ultimate travel guitar, the Steinberger GT Pro Deluxe is being re-launched in new colours that make it stand out from the crowd even more - is that even possible?
LEAK: Upcoming Data Corrupter pedal by Earthquaker Devices
22 Aug 2017 in Guitar
This new pedal has been accidentally leaked by a US guitar dealer and is now out in the wild - Zzounds and ED prove you can buy gear that doesn't even exist yet - the Data Corrupter!
Alexander Pedals Syntax Error: A crazy glitch pedal from the 80s dial-up era
24 Jul 2017 in Guitar
When you use (abs(INPUT^3))^3. to create your distortion sounds, you know you aren't following the herd. This new effect from the USA might blow your mind - or your speakers!
Summer NAMM 2017: Charvel Jake E Lee & Warren DeMartini signatures
14 Jul 2017 in Guitar
The '80s era of rock guitar pushed the boundaries of what players could achieve with the instrument and Charvel are releasing two guitars that celebrate this era of shred.
Eventide adds PitchFuzz H9 pedal algorithm for more software fuzziness
21 May 2017 in Guitar
A pretty dirty little update for all you H9 owners and one that certainly adds some very much needed fuzz to the mix.
Dig up the 80s with JHS Pedals’ VCR Ryan Adams Signature pedal
26 Apr 2017 in Guitar
This new triple effect pedal is so '80s it hurts! The VCR takes three elements and combines them to take you back thirty-odd years to an age when TV programmes were recorded to tape...
Keeley preview ‘amp stack in a box’ with the Filaments Overdrive pedal
12 Mar 2017 in Guitar
With a core sound based upon a very British-sounding amp, will the Filament burn brightly in 2017?
Top 5 new guitar ranges of 2016
16 Dec 2016 in Guitar
Here are five new guitar ranges launched in 2016 that should be on your radar!
CZtranger Things: Retro synth tones on your old Casio CZ
17 Aug 2016 in Synths
Dig out your old Casio CZ Synth, download these cool patches and turn out the lights. For added fun, add some Christmas tree lights for full effect!
Charvel 2016 Pro-Mod San Dimas HH FR – Get some ‘80s in ya!
25 Feb 2016 in Guitar
Get your spandex and hairspray out of the attic. It is time to unleash the '80s beast!
Puremagnetik bring back the 80’s with Jax – sounds from the Roland JX-8P
11 Feb 2016 in Synths
Missing some synth brass or lush pads in your 80's pop revival band? Jax might be worth a stab.
Floyd Rose announces Rail Tail non-locking tremolo for early 2016
23 Dec 2015 in Guitar
The new Rail Tail Tremolo is a dive-only tremolo designed to retrofit your existing Stratocaster style 6-point tremolo with no modifications to your guitar