Marcus is based in the software, recording and synthesiser worlds. As well as writing for GEARNEWS, bonedo and DJ Mag, he is a music producer, mix & mastering engineer, sound designer, live performer, DJ and lecturer (including SAE). Based in Mainz, Germany, the music producer brings decades of experience and a diverse musical background to his various music projects. He has had countless releases on various prestigious labels and produces music for film, radio and advertising companies in genres such as pop, dance, techno, house, downbeat and more. Marcus has toured as a solo artist and under various pseudonyms such as Broombeck and Guardner. He has over 30 years of professional studio experience, plays numerous instruments and has made a name for himself in the field of electronic music with hits such as 'Alone' by 2pole, which spent several months at number one on the Beatport Top 100 chart, as well as gold records. His technical skills and deep understanding of musicality are unmistakable in his productions, and although he already has an impressive career and some early successes behind him, the story of Marcus Schmahl is far from over.
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Back to basics. Marshall kicks off the new year with true amp classics. Marshall 1959 Modified and JCM800 Modified!
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The 2 new Apogee Podcast Kits offers professional recording quality in a compact package of four microphones and accessories - ideal for beginners and professionals.
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The Martin Billy Strings Signature models are inspired by Billy's treasured D-28 from 1940, giving a modern twist to the classic pre-war design.
The Martin Billy Strings Signature Models in ...
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The classic from the 1960s, the Shure Level-Loc, is making a comeback as a modern plugin and hardware solution. Black Lion & Korneff Audio make it possible!
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Connect 4/12 is a must-have for all Bitwig DAW users, offering perfect integration with Bitwig Studio and high quality audio.
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The new Taylor Gold Label 814e Collection offers beautiful guitars with traditional elements, new ideas and a beautiful look.
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Plugin Alliance SPL Machine Head provides legendary tape machine sound and creative control over frequencies and dynamics in a plugin.
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The Cordoba Fusion 12 Exotic Top guitar is the perfect choice for those who want to combine traditional sound with modern design.
Hercules DJ's Control Inpulse 300 MK2 and Starlight DJ controllers are currently on sale.
Price Reductions part 7: Now even more Behringer synths have been reduced in price!
As always, the manufacturer is going the extra mile to give us a huge range of new ESP LTD signature models in collaboration with big names in time for Namm 2025.
Over 202 million songs on the Spotify streaming service - but 87% of them have not even reached 1,000 streams. What does that mean for the music industry?
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At NAMM 2025, KORG presents four new turntables in the legendary handytraxx series.
A piece of Beatles history: Ringo Starr's Studer A80-VU II tape machine is up for auction on Catawiki until 2 February 2025.
The most interesting current studio deals with products from Neumann, PreSonus, KRK, Focal, Behringer, ADAM Audio and other manufacturers.
Handcrafted in France, the Precision04 rotary mixer offers superior sound quality and creative possibilities - not just for DJs.
PUNCH adds clarity and punch to your music productions - perfect for individual sounds or entire mixes. Now at an introductory price!
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NAMM 2025 takes place from 21-25 January. We will be covering the show and keeping you up to date. Update due to the devastating wildfires in LA.
The resør 3300 features a discreet Class A design, precise equaliser and extensive customisation options for uncompromising sound.
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The new (X14) Waves Titan Soundgrid and Titan-R SoundGrid servers can run more plugins in real time than ever before.
With the new Pro Portable SSD and the Desk Drive, the SanDisk Creator Series offers powerful tools for every situation in all areas of the media industry.
With up to 80 GPU cores, Thunderbolt 5 and more, the Apple Mac Studio M4 could be coming soon, according to Gurman. But how much will it cost?
Available now!
Teenage Engineering OP-XY in action and tested. Here is my short review!
The new EAH-AZ100 earphones from Technics feature ANC, Dolby Atmos and magnetic fluid technology. An alternative to the Apple AirPods?