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Eurorack in Techno 2026: Why Does a Modular System Belong in a Modern Techno Setup?

15 Jan in Synths

Eurorack in techno stands for movement, and organic grooves - a modular approach that shapes tracks rather than simply playing them. This is what you need!

GC Audio Total Recall Producer Channel: The Best Of Both Worlds

14 Jan in Studio

The GC Audio Total Recall Producer Channel is a complete signal processor for recording and mixing with an intuitive digital recall system.

When to Use an SSL Bus Compressor and Why?

19 Nov 2025 in Studio

The SSL bus compressor is one of the most sought-after audio tools ever designed! We check out the different formats currently available.

The Best Studio Gear 2025 for Recording and Mixing

03 Nov 2025 in Studio

We look at the most exciting preamps, processors, DAW controllers, and converters released this year. Here's the Best Studio Gear of 2025.

Orange King Comp: After Kongpressor comes VCA

22 Oct 2025 in Guitar

Orange King Comp is here! The VCA compressor pedal offers bassists and guitarists full dynamic control and a great look.

Shadow Hills Compressor Alternatives: The Monolithic Mastering Compressor

30 Jul 2025 in Studio

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

Bus Processing: The Best Stereo Compressors under $2000

The Best Bus Compressors: Give It That Glue

14 Jul 2025 in Studio

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

The Best Budget Effects Pedals for Electronic Music Production

02 Jul 2025 in Synths, Guitar, Studio

Guitar pedals on synths? Yes friends, we're checking out some of the best budget effects pedals for your electronic music production setup.

Tiptop Audio ART: New Polyphonic Modules Announced – OctoLFO and Multipass

08 May 2025 in Synths

The Tiptop Audio ART system is growing! At Superbooth 25, the manufacturer announced two new polyphonic Eurorack modules: OctoLFO and Multipass.

Get 30% off with the Tegeler Audio Blueout Sale at Thomann

05 May 2025 in Deals, Studio

The Tegeler Audio Blueout Sale gives you the opportunity to save up to 30% on Tegeler's renowned hardware processors while stocks last.

5 of the Best Modern Synth Clones: Affordable Classics

02 May 2025 in Synths

These five great synth clones sit at the centre of the synthesizer Venn diagram between authenticity, reliability and affordability.

AJH Synth Matrix VCF: The Most Versatile Eurorack Filter Ever?

01 May 2025 in Synths

AJH Synth will unveil the Matrix VCF analog filter at Superbooth. Based on the Oberheim Matrix-12 design, Matrix VCF has a couple of cool tricks up its sleeve!

Make Noise Jumbler: Shake Up Your Eurorack Patch

28 Apr 2025 in Synths

Make Noise Jumbler is a new module that jumbles, mixes, shakes, and blends up to six signals. Announced just in time for Superbooth, Jumbler is available now!