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This week’s collection of free plug-ins features DDSP-VST, a fascinating AI-based neural synthesizer that lets you control sounds with audio.
Haave is like an equalizer which allows for multi-band transient shaping and thus deeper interventions compared to regular transient shapers.
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British Noise Electronics introduces the beautifully serious-looking Grit Analog Filter and Gain Stage Amplifier both dripping with saturation.
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Biffy Clyro's Simon Neil reveals the disctinctive new Booooom/Blast distortion fuzz pedal on Instagram, with and pre-orders starting on 6 November.
From "crystal clear" clean to full-on dirt, the EVH 5150III 15W LBX-S lunchbox amp head combines the best features of its predecessors, the LBX1 and LBX II.
A decent update for the Argon8 family of wavetable synthesizers brings in MPE support, a Polyphonic Step Sequencer, Envelope Curves, Gain Boost and a few other bits and pieces.
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Two boutique high-gain amp voices are now available for the Synergy Amps modular preamp system designed in conjunction with the legendary Reinhold Bogner.
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Friedman has revealed the new Small Box in a pedal, based on the 50-watt amp of the same name format he boutique USA company. This pedal looks like it will be full of classic rock tones.
The new AmpX from the German amp manufacturer Thomas Blug is in the tradition of its Amp1 - but has really interesting features that make the amp even more useful and versatile
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Ananashead Effects Main Fuzz is a made-to-order fuzz pedal available in three distinct versions with clever features that make it eminently flexible. And it's built to last, too.
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The SMG Cock Blocker is an easy-to-use noise gate that keeps noise and hiss in a tight stranglehold with some clever circuitry - especially useful for high-gain playing.
Thomann has a cracking deal on the all-tube Laney Cub12 combo. If you fancy some nice valve amp tones with and need a choice of output volumes, then this could be the deal for you.
Thomann has great deal on the all tube 20 watt Marshall Origin 20H amp head and 20C Combo. This feature packed amp has all those classic British amp tones and is now at a bargain price
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Mooer's new Hornet White is based on its existing Hornet amp, just in white and with different amp models. How will this well-priced 15W practise amp handle the competition from IK, Blackstar et al.?
Need to boost the signal of your low-output dynamic or ribbon mic? The Klark Teknik Mic Booster CT 1 may be the cheapest microphone activator / in-line preamp yet.
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The new Mattoverse Electronics TremStortion combines a complex analogue tremolo with the option of running it through its own built-in distortion, making it a very interesting boutique mash up of effects.
Can't afford an expensive microphone and preamp, but want to sound like the big guys? The Soyuz Microphones Launcher makes any dynamic mic sound like it was run through a vintage console.
United Plugins has introduced Front DAW. The input plug-in is meant to bring the sound of analogue mixing consoles to your DAW. And here's a treat: For a limited time, Front DAW is completely free!
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The new Lo-Fi Giant by Mid Valley FX is an oscillating (or non-oscillating!) boutique high gain fuzz that can dish out a ton of low-end filth and still cut through the mix. Bring it on!
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NUX's new drive pedal, the Horseman, is based on the classic boutique Klon overdrive pedal - for way under 100 bucks. And this isn't just one Klon! It imitates both the Silver and Gold versions...
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The Marshall Plexi amp tone is associated with so many classic recordings - now Marshall aims to give you those tones at a far more manageable 20W with its new Studio Vintage SV20H amp head.
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The new Friedman BE 100 Deluxe is finally here - and it's a beast! New additions on this 100-Watt all-tube amp head include the Plexi Clean channel and Thump Knob. Can you tame this tone monster?
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A Limited Anniversary Mod by Robert Keeley: The Maxon OD808-40K comes with more gain, heights and a hefty price tag. Sought-after collector's object or rip-off? You decide.
Becos Effects aims to give you a studio-grade compressor in a compact, pedalboard-friendly chassis with simple controls: Enter the CompIQ MINI ONE Pro Compressor pedal!