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JBL 3 Series MKIII: A Front-Firing Redesign and No More Hiss!

03 Nov · The JBL 3 Series MKIII is the latest version of the popular budget studio monitors and subwoofer with a refreshed design and new DSP features.

Software Deals

Sonnox Inflator Deal, Steven Slate Plugins, and Master Plan 2: Save up to 74% on These Amazing Software Deals!

03 Nov · Save up to 74% on this Sonnox Inflator deal, plus plugins from Steven Slate and a mastering Suite from Musik Hacks!

iZotope Photon: GPU-Powered Stem Separation

03 Nov · iZotope Photon is a new ARA plugin and desktop app for stem splitting that runs on your GPU and also has built-in audio restoration features.

Acoustic Guitar Deal: Buy a Taylor and Get a Baby Taylor or GS Mini - for free!

Acoustic Guitar Deal: Buy One of These Taylors, Get a Baby Taylor or GS Mini for Free!

03 Nov · Check out this acoustic guitar deal! Buy one of these Taylor guitars and get a free GS Mini or Baby Taylor until December 31, 2026!

Reason Studios Sale: Get Over 60% Off!

03 Nov · Right now, with the Reason Studios Sale, you can get discounts of over 60% on Reason, Reason Rack, Reason Complete, and selected upgrade offers.

XLN Audio RC-20 Retro Color v2 Update: A Wide World of New Effects!

03 Nov · Now in version 2, XLN Audio RC-20 Retro Color expands with a range of different effects across its various modules and an improved workflow.

Steven Slate Audio VSX Horizon One: Closed-back Modeling Headphones

Steven Slate Audio VSX Horizon One: A Major Update for the Flexible VSX Ecosystem

03 Nov · The Steven Slate Audio VSX Horizon One expands the popular VSX headphone range, alongside the release of MSX for AirPods Pro and VSX 8.0.

POCKET SYNTHS

The Best Pocket Synths: 5 Ways to Get Creative on the Go

02 Nov · Ever get a creative itch for synths in situations where a mobile app simply won't do? Let's check out some of the best pocket synths!

Friedman VX-30: Classic Copper Panel British Tones

02 Nov · The Friedman VX-30 offers classic '60s copper panel AC30 tones in a 30-watt tube amp.

MICROPHONES 2026

The Best Microphones of 2026: Modern and Vintage Designs

02 Nov · In this roundup, we're looking at some of the best microphones released in 2026 for recording at home or in professional studios.

Liquid Sky d-vices XEN FX LAB: The Creative Delay Plugin Gets Spring Reverb and Easy MIDI Mapping

02 Nov · Formerly known as the Zen Delay Virtual plugin, the Liquid Sky d-vices XEN FX LAB adds some new creative features and interface tweaks.

The Five Best Baritone Guitars for Every Budget: Surf, Sludge and Stoner!

The 6 Best Baritone Guitars of 2027 for Every Budget: Surf, Sludge, and Stoner!

02 Nov · Check out our updated purchase advisor of the best baritone guitars for 2027. Did we pick your favorite?

The Daft Punk Concert LEGO Set Is Actually Happening

01 Nov · Remember the awesome Daft Punk Concert LEGO set that began as an Ideas submission two years ago? It looks like it's coming ALIVE!

Free Plugins

DigiTape, Timetravel, The Machine: Free Plugins of the Week

01 Nov · DigiTape brings back the classic sound of early tape simulation algorithms from the 2000s. Check it out in this week's round-up of the best free plugins!

Monster Maker: Get Your Freak On with this Free Halloween-Themed Groove Machine

31 Oct · In the mood for some spooky beats? The Monster Maker is a free and slightly terrifying Halloween-themed groove machine that runs in your browser.

Deals of the Week

Fender Tone Master Pro, Focusrite, Alesis: 3 Amazing Guitar Recording Deals of the Week!

31 Oct · Check out these amazing guitar recording deals from Fender, Focusrite, and Alesis. Floor modeler, audio interface, and electronic drum kit.

The Top 5 Best-Rated Behringer Synths teaser

BEST BEHRINGER

The Top 5 Best-Rated Behringer Synths: The Stars Are Out Tonight

30 Oct · With so many synthesizers, how do you know which Behringer instrument is worth your money? These are the best-rated Behringer synths.

Best Guitar Tones

Best Guitar Tones: 5 Legendary Sounds to Learn From

30 Oct · These are some of the best guitar tones that are immortal on vinyl, tape, and MP3 formats. Guitarists can learn something from each of them. Let's listen.