Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
UVI Falcon 2026 – Flagship Synth Receives Major Update
16 Oct · UVI's stunningly capable software synth becomes Falcon 2026, gets a big chunk of updates and is still a free update to existing owners!
LIVE SOUND SAFETY
Electrical Safety and Power Distribution for Live Sound
16 Oct · We take a look at electrical safety and power distribution for live sound, with some essential tips you can apply to PA systems of any scale.
Review
Teenage Engineering OP-XY 1.1.0: New Sample Slicer Features & €600 Discount – Review
16 Oct · Teenage Engineering OP-XY in action and tested! There is also a unique discount promotion running until the beginning of November. And version 1.1.0 is out now!
SYNTH JOURNAL
Rick Wakeman Talks Minimoog, Moog Teaches You How to Synthesize, More: Synth Journal
16 Oct · Ever heard about the time Bob Moog had to climb up on stage because Rick Wakeman’s Minimoog was picking up taxi radio chatter?
u-he Uhbik 2: Ten effects, Endless Possibilities – Out now!
16 Oct · Uhbik 2 reinvents classic effects with fresh modulation, immersive surround support, and tools built for creative sound design. Now available!
Gretsch Electromatic and Streamliner Jet 2025 Series
16 Oct · Gretsch Streamliner Jet and Electromatic Jet upgrade for 2025 mean even better value!
Review
ARC ON-EAR: IK Multimedia Brings the Perfect Studio Sound to All Headphones – Review!
16 Oct · Produce music on the go with the ARC ON-EAR from IK Multimedia. It delivers honest sound and precise results for making decisions while wearing headphones.
Plugin Alliance Mega Deal: End of Year Promo with Up to 72% Off All Plugins!
16 Oct · Cyber Week is here! The Plugin Alliance Mega Deal offers massive discounts on all plugins until the end of the year.
Teenage Engineering Riddim Supertone New Leak With Audio!
16 Oct · Straight from Jamaica comes this new video leak of the Teenage Engineering Riddim Supertone in action. Dub sirens!
Roland V-Drums 3 and 5 Series – Better Kits, Clearer Message
16 Oct · Roland introduce the V-Drums 3 and 5 Series kits based around new modules derived from the stunning V71, and in doing so, simplify their offering.
1010music bento – New Beta Firmware Adds Fireball Wavetable Synth
15 Oct · 1010music continues to innovate and deliver super-useful products with the launch of bento, an all-in-one music creation device!
Spectrasonics Omnisphere 3 – The Best Just Got Better and Bigger!
15 Oct · The undisputed king of software synths just got a massive update. Can Omnisphere 3 still cut it all these years on?
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Blue, Blue, Electric Blue… – Sounds and Presets
15 Oct · Electric Blue is the stunning new guitar sample library from Indiginus and sets new standards in scripted guitar sample libraries.
MONITOR CONTROLLERS
The Best Monitor Controllers for Home and Pro Studios
15 Oct · Need to switch between different sets of studio monitors? We check out some of the best monitor controllers for home and pro studios.
FabFilter Sale: Get over 25% Off Top Plugins – This Week Only!
15 Oct · This week, you can save 25% on selected FabFilter plugins, including Pro-C 2, Pro-L 2, Pro-R 2, Timeless 3, and the Essentials Bundle.
Behringer CZ-1 Mini – A Pocket Full of Phase Distortion
15 Oct · The CZ-1 Mini pocket synth finally makes it into stores, taking 80's Phase Distortion and squeezing it into a box the size of a paperback!
Charvel Sean Long Pro-Mod San Dimas: Hot Pink!
15 Oct · Charvel Sean Long limited run signature in neon pick announced for the While She Sleeps guitarist.
Cableguys ShaperBox 3 Now with PitchShaper Module & Deal
15 Oct · The new PitchShaper module turns the Cableguys ShaperBox 3 into an extreme tool for melodies, vocals, and drums. Exciting!
Apple releases the MacBook Pro M5 – But Only Partially
15 Oct · Apple released the MacBook Pro M5 with 3.5 times the AI power, 45% more graphics performance, and 24 hours of battery life - but only in a small size.
Melbourne Instruments ROTO-CONTROL Bitwig Edition – Now Available!
15 Oct · With motorized controllers & full integration, ROTO-CONTROL makes Bitwig Studio the heart of any modern setup. It is now also available as the Bitwig Edition.
GRM Tools Atelier is Now Available!
15 Oct · The new GRM Tools Atelier Creative Audio Workbench is a versatile sound design software sketch pad in plugin and standalone formats.
Aim Audio INSPIRE and ESSENCE Mics now at Thomann!
15 Oct · The Aim Audio INSPIRE and ESSENCE large diaphragm condenser microphones are now available for order from the Thomann store.