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Sonicware CyDrums: New 2.0 Firmware Now Includes Sampling

Sonicware's unique drum machine, CyDrums, has just received a new beta firmware that is now available for public testing. HEADLINE: Now includes sampling!

The Best Studio Gear 2026 for Recording and Mixing

We check out the most exciting preamps, signal processors, and DAW controllers released this year. Here's the Best Studio Gear of 2026!

Arturia MiniFreak 49: Is Bigger Better? – Review

Arturia's deliciously good MiniFreak has had a growth spurt, but is the MiniFreak 49 what we were hoping for?

First LOVE FM Synthesizer – Available to Order Now!

Nearly two and a half years after it debuted at Superbooth 24, the First LOVE FM is ready to order in two delicious colours!

1010music bento – New 1.6 Firmware Brings Automation, Sidechain Ducking and More!

1010music's Bento just received a new firmware update (v1.6) with even more new features and workflow enhancements!

Arturia’s AstroLab Family Receives 2.0 Update!

Arturia’s groundbreaking AstroLab series of synths gets synth parameter tweaking, new sampled instruments and more!

Impressive Deals From 3 Big Brands: Arturia, KORG and Akai!

We hunt down the deals of the week so you don't have to, and we've found some pretty awesome savings for you from 3 big-name brands!

Shadow Hills Compressor Alternatives: The Monolithic Mastering Compressor

We look at different Shadow Hills Compressor Alternatives that you can use both inside and outside of your DAW, for mixing and mastering.

Back2School 2026: Your First Drum Set for Playing in a Band and Practicing at Home

Now is the time to get your first drum set! Acoustic and electronic drum sets for beginners, for those starting their first band: check them out!

Budget 500 Series Modules: The Cheapest Way To Get Analogue Gear

Tired of analogue modeling software plug-ins? We check out some of the best budget 500 series modules for producing music at home.

ASM Leviasynth: Big 1.2 Firmware Update Brings Sequencer Entropy and More – Review

ASM's Leviasynth continues to grow and flourish as it receives a significant update that brings some cool functionality to its sequencer!

Using Guitar Pedals in the DAW: Hardware Effects Even Without Re-Amping!

Guitar pedals in the DAW: how do they work? And what do you need? Check out this guide.

freqport Dual FreqInOut FO1_2RK: 8 Channels of Hardware I/O for Your DAW

The Freqport Dual FreqInOut FO1_2RK expands the capabilities of the FreqInOut FO1 with double the I/O count, giving you instant access to your outboard gear.

Erica Synths Echolocator: Firmware Update Adds Frequency Shifter

The Erica Synths Echolocator gets an update! The new firmware lets you choose between a pitch shifter and a frequency shifter for the shimmer effect.

Behringer AKS Mini: Available to Order Now!

It's only taken 3 years, but the AKS Mini is finally available to order! Time to grab a pocket-sized Synthi!

Frap Tools Magnolia – New 1.10 Firmware Update Adds Powerful New Features

Full CC control, MIDI over USB, multiple velocity & aftertouch curves get added to Magnolia, an instrument that has already become one of the year's most innovative synthesizers.

Supercritical Redshift 6: Firmware Update Delivers New Math Page for Powerful Modulation Options!

The Supercritical Redshift 6 gets a new update to 1.7 with a Math page to deliver new modulation capabilities, along with new presets, improved knob resolution and more!

Boutique Recording Brands Changing Modern Studios

We explore some of the boutique recording brands that continue to innovate in different ways with designs for recording, mixing, and mastering.

The Best Stereo EQs for Mixdown and Mastering

Hardware EQs are powerful tools for shaping your master bus during mixdown and mastering. We check out some of the best stereo EQs.

Resynator: A Remarkable Tale of an Amazing Instrument – Synth Journal

This week, we celebrate the U.K. release of Resynator on Apple TV, plus we look at a drum machine for the PS Vita and a modern twist on the Trautonium.

The Best 1176 Alternatives for your Home Studio

Are you in need of that classic FET compressor sound? We're looking at some of the best 1176 alternatives for your recording setup.

DW 9000x Series: The Most Innovative Drum Hardware Series Ever?

With the DW 9000X series, Drum Workshop is introducing a host of innovative features for hi-hat, snare and tom stands.

The Best Bus Compressors: Give It That Glue

Hardware processing on your master bus can transform your sound completely, we look at some of the best bus compressors.

zetaSID Basslines, DVNA and a new CPU for your Fairlight CMI: Synth Journal

This week, we check out the new bassline engine for midiphy zetaSID, the Doboz DVNA chord synth, and a replacement CPU card for your Fairlight CMI.