Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Semi-Hollow Guitar
Best Semi-Hollow Guitar for Any Budget: Blues, Jazz, and Vintage Vibes!
23 Jun · What the best semi-hollow guitar is for you might be the worst one for someone else. That's why we have five suggestions for any budget!
KHDK Digital Bath: Deftones White Pony 25th Anniversary
23 Jun · The KHDK Digital Bath offers rich filter modulation and delays, personally tested by Chino Moreno of Deftones.
PRO TOOLS ALTERNATIVES
Pro Tools Alternatives: Still The Industry Standard?
23 Jun · With its popularity waning, we look at Pro Tools Alternatives for the next generation of producers and those looking to switch to another DAW.
Catalinbread Adineko Ghost: A Haunting Twist on a Classic
23 Jun · Catalinbread Adineko Ghost: A haunting oil-can delay with a new "Ghost" control for ethereal octave-up modulation
Review
Behringer LM Drum: Is the LinnDrum Clone Really That Great? Available Again & Review!
23 Jun · Authentic 1980s sound meets modern technology: The Behringer LM Drum is more than just a LinnDrum alternative. Available again & my review!
Free Plugins
multiDelay, CircuitMix, Shoeless Drive 2.0: Free Plugins of the Week
22 Jun · This week’s collection of free plugins features a versatile delay, a vintage console emulator, and a hard-hitting metal overdrive.
DEALS OF THE WEEK
Deals of the Week: Save on Recording and Music Production Gear
21 Jun · In this Deals of the Week roundup, you'll find offers on synths and recording gear from top brands like SSL, Adam Audio, ASM, and Behringer.
Fluff StingRay Sterling by Music Man: Only $879.99!
21 Jun · Sterling by Music Man Fluff StingRay. Ryan Bruce delivers a powerful, simple rock machine
Koch Amps Unleashes Durango 12 Combo: Mighty Sound, Simple Layout
21 Jun · Love tube sound, hate complicated amps? The Durango 12 Combo is a simple, but powerful amp with a few tricks up its sleeve.
HARALD BODE
Harald Bode: The Genius Engineer Who Inspired Bob Moog and Tom Oberheim
20 Jun · Harald Bode had a massive influence on early synthesizers and effects. Find out who he was and how you can get his sounds in your productions.
AC/DC FOR BEGINNERS
The Best AC/DC Songs for Beginners: 5 TABs to Help You
20 Jun · These are some of the best AC/DC songs for beginners, highlighting core skills to help you progress on your guitar playing journey.
Manson and Cort Unveil New Meta MBM-2H Guitars
20 Jun · Matt Bellamy's signature Manson Meta MBM-2H returns with Red Sparkle & Satin Olive Green finishes.
Celestion Peacekeeper: Your Neighbours’ Favourite New 12″ Speaker!
20 Jun · The Celestion Peacekeeper ends the eternal battle between volume and good guitar tone. This new 12-inch speaker is a solution.
BEST ROTARY MIXERS
The Best Rotary Mixers And Boutique Mixing Consoles For DJs
19 Jun · Thinking about making the switch to knobs or looking to upgrade for better sound? Read on to find out which are the best rotary mixers.
SYNTH JOURNAL
The Linn LM-1 Legacy Refuses to Die! – Synth Journal
19 Jun · In this week's Synth Journal, we look at the continuing legacy of Roger Linn's drum machines and check out Satie on an ARP 2500 clone!
Teenage Engineering TX-6 Pro-Mixer & TP-7 Recorder Update – Review
19 Jun · The TX-6 from Teenage Engineering is a super-compact, 12-channel mixer and audio interface. It now has a major update for the mini mixer and TP-7 recorder!
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus So-Cal: Loaded with an Evertune!
19 Jun · This Charvel Pro-Mod Plus So-Cal comes fitted with an Evertune bridge and looks sleek in a Midnight Blue finish
Rancho de la Luna Dirt Transmitter: EQD Desert Fuzz
18 Jun · The EarthQuaker Devices Rancho de la Luna Dirt Transmitter is back! Reviving a beloved, discontinued fuzz pedal.
U47 ALTERNATIVES
Neumann U47 Alternatives: That Classic Tube Sound
18 Jun · These Neumann U47 Alternatives will get you in the ballpark of one of the most sought-after mics of all time for that pristine tube sound.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Number 5… is Alive! Tools for Take & Teo: Sounds and Presets
18 Jun · The pentamerous Sequential and Oberheim synths of recent years, Take & Teo, get some tasty treats, as do some of Arturia's 'Mini' synths.
Review
Moog Messenger Review
18 Jun · The new Moog Messenger aims to deliver classic monophonic Moog sounds at a lower price. Read our review to find out if Moog is on the right track.
Avid Pro Tools 2025.6 Includes Splice, Speech-to-Text, and More
18 Jun · Avid Pro Tools 2025.6 integrates Splice directly into the system, making it perfect for sample-based production. But there's more!