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Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator 10th anniversary: A Success Story of the Mini-Synths
10 years of Pocket Operator! A look back at the development and highlights of the little mini-synths from Teenage Engineering and a contest.Gibson Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom Ebony Guitar: A collector’s beauty!
21 Feb in Guitar
The Gibson Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom Ebony embodies the legacy of one of the most successful and influential guitarists in music history.
ToneWoodAmp2: Turn your acoustic guitar into a tonal masterpiece!
20 Feb in Guitar
The new ToneWoodAmp2 from Honz Technologies has some great new features, conjuring up breathtaking acoustic guitar sounds without an amp.
Never Read Manuals Again With Google NotebookLM?
20 Feb in Tech
The AI in Google NotebookLM reads your manuals and then answers your questions. It can even provide a podcast if you want. No more RTFM!
Oberheim Matrix-12 Turns 40: Win One of the Most Legendary Analog Synths and Donate!
20 Feb in Synths
The Oberheim Matrix-12 turns 40! Now is your rare chance to win a hand-signed version of this legendary synthesizer and make a donation at the same time!
Humane Ai Pin is Out of Business: $700 Device is Hardware Junk in Less Than a Year!
19 Feb in Tech
Humane's innovative device, called the Ai Pin, is now disappearing from the market and will be deactivated for all users. There will be no refunds either.
Meris Enzo X: The Future of Creative Sound Design in a Pedal
The Meris Enzo X turns your guitar into a powerful synthesizer with reverb, delay, and modulation effects.Gibson Brian May SJ-200: Limited Vintage Sunburst Signature 12-String Guitar
18 Feb in Guitar
The Gibson Brian May SJ-200 12-string is much more than just a guitar; it is a tribute to Brian's tireless contribution to rock music and his love of astronomy.
The Big Tubescreamer Shootout: 22 Originals and Clones Head-to-Head
18 Feb in Guitar
Budget clone for $30 or boutique version for $350 - the big Tubescreamer shootout by Thomann shows the truth.
The World’s Largest Instrument? It Weighs 100 Tons and is 62 m Tall!
17 Feb in Other
Is Chicago's carillon the largest instrument in the world? A steel and bronze musical giant with an impressive history.
Mixx Audio Analog System 5: Vinyl Meets Wireless
17 Feb in Tech
Classic sound meets modern features - turntable with Bluetooth speakers. Mixx Audio Analog System 5 for £299.
The unbearable lightness of being: Why lightweight guitars are overrated
17 Feb in Guitar
Are lightweight guitars really better than heavy ones? And does a Paula really have to weigh less than 4 kilos? We will answer these questions and more!
Behringer Wing, Wing Rack and Wing Compact available again
14 Feb in Live
All models of the Behringer Wing digital mixing console are now available again at Thomann. But you have to be quick!
Ableton Move 1.3 Update: New Sampling and MIDI Integration Features & Review!
14 Feb in Studio
Ableton Move 1.3 adds USB-C sampling, MIDI aftertouch and improved control, making Move even more versatile for producers and live performers.
Audio-Technica ATH-CC500BT2 2nd Generation Cartilage Headphones
13 Feb in Tech
Audio-Technica introduces the 2nd generation of its ATH-CC500BT2 cartilage-backed headphones. But what is this technology?
Shure is Celebrating the 100th Anniversary – Congratulations!
Shure was founded 100 years ago. We take a look at some of the highlights of the company's history and talk about how Shure got its start.Apple Powerbeats Pro 2: New Features, Better Sound, Longer Battery Life
12 Feb in Tech
Apple introduces the Powerbeats Pro 2 in-ear headphones with ANC, heart rate monitor, H2 chip and 45 hours of battery life - perfect for sports and everyday use.
Hermod+ Expander: xp32 Adds 32 Additional Outputs to Your Squarp Instruments Sequencer
12 Feb in Synths
Expand your Squarp Instruments Hermod+ with 32 more outputs with the xp32.
Blip Interactive NanoStudio 2: iOS DAW Free for a Limited Time!
Blip Interactive's iOS DAW NanoStudio 2 is now available and absolutely free for a limited time only! Does this promotion announce version 3 of the app?Streaming 2.0: Revolution or Money-Making Machine for the Big Players?
11 Feb in Tech
It's streaming 2.0. With superfans charging more and premium subscriptions booming, will music soon be accessible only to the wealthy? Huh?
Sire Larry Carlton New Gen 2025: Many New Models with Great Upgrades
10 Feb in Guitar
The new models of the Larry Carlton New Gen 2025 have been greatly improved. The result is impressive across the board.
EasyOde: TikTok’s Company ByteDance Launches Music Licensing Platform for Content Creators
07 Feb in Tech
EasyOde: A new music licensing platform from ByteDance that uses AI to deliver personalized sounds to content creators.
Windows 11 and MIDI 2.0: The Biggest OS Update Since 1983 is Coming Soon!
06 Feb in Tech
Windows 11 gets the biggest MIDI update in decades: Native support for MIDI 2.0 ensures better communication and more stable performance.