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Moog, Yamaha and Behringer: Synth Deals of the Week

20 Jun · Check out these fabulous deals on synthesizers like the Moog Messenger, Yamaha reFace CP and Behringer PHARA-O MINI.

BEST SYNTHS FOR BASS MUSIC

5 of the Best Synths for Bass Music

19 Jun · Looking for hardware alternatives to Serum and Rumble? Check out these best synths for bass music - for every budget.

MICHAEL JACKSON GUITAR PARTS

Michael Jackson Guitar: 5 Legendary Tracks Featuring Iconic Players

19 Jun · These Michael Jackson guitar songs teach us players lots of valuable lessons. Check out these timeless riffs from the likes of Slash and EVH.

Squier Paranormal 2026: Baritone, Bigsby, and Almost a 12-String

Squier Paranormal 2026: Baritone, Bigsby, and Barely a 12-String

19 Jun · Squier Paranormal 2026 features a lot of unusual new models: a Bigsby Tele that smells like a Les Paul, a Thinline P-bass, the Electric VI. Check them out!

Fender Fusion Series: : Stripped-Back for High-Octane Riffs!

19 Jun · Fender’s limited-edition Fusion Series brings a heavy edge to classic Strat, Tele, Jag, and P-Bass

David Gilmour’s Gear: The Greatest Guitarists of All Time

19 Jun · The best guitarists of all time without the Pink Floyd mastermind? Unthinkable. We dig into David Gilmour's gear: guitars, amps, and more.

Review

TourBox Elite Plus Reviewed: Genius Workflow Tool or Pointless Gadget?

19 Jun · TourBox Elite Plus review: is this little multi-button dial controller worth it for DAW, video, and photo editing? This is my review!

Melodic Techno with Hardware: 3 Ideas for a Perfect Setup – Perfect Match

19 Jun · Melodic Techno Hardware: Three gear combos for wide pads, synth melodies and driving grooves, with a budget and higher-end option for each. Our perfect match.

AKAI MPC 3.9 Update: Wavetable Oscillators Join the MPC Ecosystem Plus a Lot More

19 Jun · Brace yourself because this AKAI MPC 3.9 update brings wavetable, FM and VA oscillators to the AKAI party.

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DJ STEM SEPARATION

5 of the Best DJ Controllers For Stem Separation

18 Jun · Splitting up tracks into stems is amazing for DJing. These are the best DJ controllers for stem separation.

SYNTH JOURNAL

The Story of Stevie Wonder and TONTO: Synth Journal

18 Jun · Learn about how Stevie Wonder found his synthesizer sound with TONTO, Swarmatron in your DAW, and more.

Bitwig Studio 6.1 in Public Beta: New Sampler Brings Spectral, Fragments, and More

18 Jun · Bitwig Studio 6.1 completely reimagines the Sampler: slicing, time-stretching, and granular synthesis in one device. Now in public beta.

AKAI MPC One G2 and MPC Key 37 G2: A Big Power Boost for the Entry-Level MPCs

18 Jun · The AKAI MPC One G2 and MPC Key 37 G2 arrive with a big power and memory boost over their predecessors. Should you sell your MPC Live III? Not quite!

Tim Cook Predicts an Apple Price Increase: Bad News for Your Next Mac Upgrade in 2026?

18 Jun · Tim Cook calls the Apple price increase "unavoidable." What's really going on, and what does it mean for your next studio Mac?

Jackson Pro Rob Cavestany: Death Angel’s Thrash Axe Reimagined

18 Jun · The new Jackson Pro Rob Cavestany features the same iconic X-shaped nyatoh body, but this time, it's a Snow White finish.

Midas HD Series Firmware v2.4.0: Waves Superrack and Sennheiser Wireless Integration

18 Jun · The latest Midas HD Series firmware update introduces some useful workflow improvements and integrations for front-of-house and broadcast applications.

Polyend Tracker Updates: Write Your Own Tracker-Compatible Files With tracker-lib

17 Jun · Polyend has taken the first step towards making its Tracker ecosystem open-source with tracker-lib, a script-based library compatible with the Polyend Tracker series.

GUITAR AMP MICS

Guitar Amp Mics for Studio Recording

17 Jun · Adding an amp cabinet to your recording chain introduces resonance and harmonics to the sound. We explore guitar amp mics for capturing this source.

SOUNDS AND PRESETS

Join the Q! The ESQ-1 Gets a Huge Patch Boost – Sounds and Presets

17 Jun · Cherry Audio's latest release, the Ensoniq ESQ-1, has brought back heaps of nostalgia. Soniq Odysseys gives you 100 more presets!

HK Audio LUNAR and PORTABLE SUB: A New Series of Loudspeakers and Subwoofers

17 Jun · The HK Audio LUNAR and PORTABLE SUB are two new series of full-range loudspeakers and subwoofers for live music events and sound reinforcement.