LEAK: Fender American Vintage Series II coming
26 Sep 2022 in Guitar
Is Fender about to announce a new American Vintage Series II? Online Fender dealers and a former intern appear to have shared details of the new range
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Zoom announces the R12 MultiTrak: digital porta-studio with FM synth!
22 Sep 2022 in Studio
The new Zoom R12 MultiTrak is a digital porta-studio with dual inputs, 8-track recording to SD card, and a plethora of built-in FX & features.
Is Guitar Theory Hard? Unlocking the secrets of your instrument.
17 Sep 2022 in Guitar
Is guitar theory hard? How do dotted eighth notes, Phrygian phrases and monophonic structures help you day to day? Let's find out...
Review: Korg drumlogue – the drum machine of the future?
15 Sep 2022 in Synths
The wait is finally over and the Korg drumlogue has arrived! We had the opportunity to take the hybrid drum machine for a test drive in our review.
Gibson Rick Beato Les Paul Special Double Cut
13 Sep 2022 in Guitar
The Gibson Rick Beato Les Paul Special Double Cut is finally here and comes in an all-new Blue Mist nitrocellulose finish, with twin P90 pickups
The Death of Boutique Pedals: Is Boutique Over?
10 Sep 2022 in Guitar
Could "The Death of Boutique Pedals" be on the horizon? Have global situations made it near impossible for small builders to make a profit?
Spitfire Audio Transphobia row: co-founder Christian Henson steps down
06 Sep 2022 in
The Spitfire Audio Transphobia row has erupted across social media, following comments on Twitter by co-founder Christian Henson.
Fender Japan Scandal Stratocaster, Telecaster and Jazz Bass
27 Aug 2022 in Guitar
The Fender Scandal signature models for the Japanese band have been revealed. With a Strat, Tele and a Jazz Bass all exclusive for Japan.
DEAL: Gibson 60s Anniversary Reissue Custom Shop with huge reductions
24 Aug 2022 in Guitar
Two SG custom shop models of the Gibson 60s Anniversary Reissue series have been reduced by up to 1954 euros!
Deal: Native Instruments FM8 is just USD 10 until early September!
Native Instruments FM8 sale rages on at Plugin Boutique! FM8 is a detailed recreation and overhaul of the Yamaha DX7's FM synthesis engine.
LiN76 Vintage Limiting Amplifier: 76-style compressor up for pre-order
02 Aug 2022 in Studio
LiN76 Vintage Limiting Amplifier is Lindell Audio's attempt to deliver a complete 76-style hardware compressor at a budget price.
MidiTraC: Roland JX-3P inspired polyphonic step-sequencer
25 Jul 2022 in Synths
MidiTrac is a project from Alfred Labs that's turning into a very interesting hardware polyphonic step-sequencer inspired by the Roland JX-3P
Harley Benton Double Pedal Series: Two effects in one compact pedal
08 Jul 2022 in Guitar
The new Harley Benton Double Pedal Series brings you 6 new twin pedals each offering two effects each in a housing with a freely selectable order
Arturia Sound Explorers Collection Belledonne available now
Arturia Sound Explorers Collection Belledonne Edition contains all of the developer's virtual instruments and effects (DL or SSD).
Review: GForce Oberheim SEM, the perfect emulation?
07 Jul 2022 in Synths
Endorsed by Tom Oberheim, the SEM from GForce Software brings the authentic and classic Oberheim monosynth sound to your DAW and desktop.
Oversynth overcomplicates Dreadbox Nymphes with overlays
06 Jul 2022 in Synths
Oversynth has produced some overlays for the Dreadbox Nymphes that visualize all the features and parameters in a mind-bogglingly colourful way.
Review: Audient EVO 16 USB-C Audio Interface
04 Jul 2022 in Studio
The new Audient EVO 16 is an affordable audio interface with plenty of I/O and many interesting features. Find out what it has to offer in our review.
Gear picks of Glastonbury 2022: What’s on our hit list?
With Glastonbury 2022 underway this past week, we take a look at some of the gear choices from the top acts appearing at the festival.
Novation releases firmware update 2.0 for Launchpad Mini and X
29 Jun 2022 in Studio
Novation has released a firmware update for the Launchpad Mini and Launchpad X with new customization options, including a keystroke widget.
Strymon Next Generation pedals officially launched
28 Jun 2022 in Guitar
Strymon Next Generation pedals have now officially launched and includes new V2 Blue Sky, Flint El Capistan, Lex, Deco and Dig models
Upgrading to the Apple Mac Studio (2) – One Month Later
25 Jun 2022 in Tech
After switching to a brand-new Apple Mac Studio with an M1 Max ARM CPU from an iMac 5k (late 2015), I faced some obstacles and had to learn a thing or two to get it to work smoothly in my studio. You can read ...
The Teenage Engineering MOAD: Swedish House Mafia’s custom live rig
We take a closer look at the Teenage Engineering MOAD, the mother of all decks. A custom spec live console built for Swedish House Mafia!
AKAI MPC Key 61 Review: The MPC is a proper synth now!
23 Jun 2022 in Synths
It’s official: AKAI has unleashed the MPC Key 61! Find out everything you need to know about the first MPC with a keyboard in our review.
New AN-X synth incoming from Yamaha?
22 Jun 2022 in Synths
Yesterday Yamaha secured a trademark registration for AN-X and as it pertains to Musical Instruments. Something new or an evolution of a 90s classic?