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Roland TR-1000: Available Again!
12 Jun · Roland's TR-1000 gets even better with update version 1.20, bringing new MFX, locked-in LFOs, 808 and 909 ACB bass sound generators, and more.
KAWAI K1
Kawai K1: Classic Gear – The Budget D-50 That Was Surprisingly Popular
12 Jun · In the late ‘80s, D-50-style sample synthesis was too expensive for most. Enter the Kawai K1. Is this 8-bit oddity still relevant today?
TALKBOX SONGS
Should You Buy a Talkbox? 5 Killer Tracks That Use Them
12 Jun · Should you buy a Talkbox? This niche piece of gear is rarely used, but when it is, magic happens. Let's check out 5 songs that use them.
Godin ACS Nylon Steve Stevens 25th Anniversary: Purple Beauty!
12 Jun · The Godin ACS Nylon Steve Stevens 25th Anniversary Limited Edition celebrates a friendship of over 25 years!
Save With Universal Audio This Month: Discounts on Volt Interfaces and Software!
12 Jun · Until 30 June, you can save with great discounts on Universal Audio Volt USB Recording Studio interfaces and other selected UA products.
Edgehog EH-01 Is a Glitchy Experimental Cyberpunk Synth and Sampler
12 Jun · And the winner for the coolest-looking synth of 2026 goes to Edgehog EH-01.
Bitwig Studio on Sale for the Summer 2026!
12 Jun · Bitwig Summer Sale 2026: Up to 25% off Bitwig Studio 6, Producer and Essentials until August 4. Bitwig Connect 4/12 comes with a free software bundle.
Marshall Stockwell III: More Power and Double The Battery Life
12 Jun · The Marshall Stockwell III offers a range of improvements over its predecessor, with major improvements to the output power and battery life.
Deezer AI Music Detector: This Is How Much AI Music Is Actually in Your Playlists
12 Jun · Deezer released a free AI Music Detector that identifies AI songs in playlists across all streaming platforms. The numbers behind it are alarming.
Pocket Studio 2026: This Tiny Battery-Powered Gear Is a Perfect Match for Mobile Jams
12 Jun · So many options for a Perfect Match! Here's how to build a portable pocket studio for creative jams anywhere with compact battery-powered gear.
ROCK PLUGINS
Essential Plugins for Rock: Tools to Add Grit, Character, and Punch
11 Jun · We look at some essential plugins for Rock music production for adding flavour to drums, shaping guitar tones, and building more powerful mixes.
SYNTH JOURNAL
Resynator: A Remarkable Tale of an Amazing Instrument – Synth Journal
11 Jun · 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.
Arturia MiniLab 37 – More Keys, Same Cool Functionality
11 Jun · The Arturia MiniLab 37 expands the affordable line of lightweight controllers, but does it add anything over and above a few more keys?
Vox 2026: New Hand-wired Amps Now Available!
11 Jun · Vox 2026 includes new hand-wired amps with Greenback speakers, a fuzz pedal, and a vintage treble boost. Let's check them out!
Novation Launchkey Mk4 White: Flashy New Colors for the Large Keyboard Controller
11 Jun · More special editions from Novation: The Launchkey MK4 White with 61 keys is the largest model in the current Launchkey series — now available in white.
Gibson Victory Floyd Rose: Shred Hit or Miss?
11 Jun · Gibson aims for high with the Victory Floyd Rose models and shoots for the shred guitar market
PhenoType: Create Sounds in Synplant 2 with a Simple Text Description — For Free!
11 Jun · PhenoType is a free extension for Sonic Charge Synplant 2 that generates new patches from simple text descriptions. Is this the future of sound design?
Apple MacBook Ultra with Touchscreen and OLED: What Leaks and macOS 27 Already Reveal
11 Jun · MacBook Ultra with touchscreen and tandem OLED expected in fall 2026 or spring 2027. macOS 27 already shows multiple hints. What it means for music producers.
NANO Performance ISO-F1: A Flexible Analogue Filter and Isolator
11 Jun · The NANO Performance ISO-F1 is a flexible analogue filter and isolator for electronic music performers and DJs, giving you system-wide control.
Orange Outlowd ES Amps: Ed Sheeran’s new Busking range
11 Jun · The new Orange Outlow ES Amp series for Ed Sheeran are aimed at busking and playing live
Strandberg Boden Standard N2.6: Fire Red and Black Satin – new colours!
11 Jun · The new Strandberg Boden Standard N2.6 features an improved tremolo system and - now new - exciting colours!
Arturia DrumFreak Leaked: The Drum Machine Everyone Has Been Waiting For?
11 Jun · A leak on Arturia's website confirms a new drum machine called DrumFreak with a sample-based foundation. What the community hopes for.