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.
Bloom Drum Machine by Excite Audio combines the sounds of classic drum machines with a cool sequencer and effects.
Ableton Live 12 Standard, Suite and Intro are now available at Thomann at an attractive discount.
Thomann now offers up to 20% off the u-he Diva & Repro software synthesizers.
Madrona Labs Sumu combines additive resynthesis and FM in a very experimental synthesizer for exciting sound design.
The big NoiseWorksAudio Black Friday sale is live! From now on there are massive discounts on interesting plugin tools that need to be checked out.
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What a great gift: Dawesome ZYKLOP is a freeware synthesiser that works on a very modern principle. You need to give it a try!
For the duration of Soundtoys Black Friday, you can save up to 75% on the purchase of plug-ins and the popular Suite Bundle!
Until 13 January 2025, you can save on DAW software with the Bitwig Studio Winter Special!
The Godin 5th Avenue Thin Line impressively combines the best features of two renowned lines from the same company.
We tested the new beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII and DT 1770 Pro MKII studio headphones. This is our review!
The PhaseMistress plugin by Soundtoys is now available as freeware until 15 November 2024! Don't hesitate or you'll regret it.
The Union Audio elara.6 can be configured to suit your style using either rotary dials or faders. This DJ mixer offers some very innovative concepts.
The handmade Schecter guitar, an OB-8 and an Amek desk that once belonged to Prince are the jewels of the auction.
Even before the official Cyberweek, Thomann is starting its Early Cyberweek with discounts on guitars, studio equipment and more.
We finally have all the answers: the Teenage Engineering OP-XY is now officially launched. And for just €2299!
We review Intellijel Cascadia - a semi-modular sound design power house. East Coast meets West Coast, patching meets playing. What did we think and on sale now!
I was able to test the new UA Apollo X8 Gen 2 interface with the new features as well as the Sonarworks extension compared to the Gen 1.
Baby Audio Black Friday Sale has begun: the company's own special offers campaign kicks off with a fireworks display of prices. Denise Audio is also taking part.
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Wave Alchemy has released Magic7, a free reverb emulation with authentic Bricasti M7 presets.
Deal: Save on the purchase of a Native Instruments Maschine: Maschine+, Maschine and Maschine Mikro on sale.
Arturia sale is on: On Black Friday you can save even more. Selected plug-ins and bundles are now 50% off.
In the eternal quest for the perfect sound, one question arises: what is the most important part of our setup - amp or guitar?
The wait is finally over: the Harley Benton Agufish Signature Series is back with three new models!
Looking for delay and reverb sounds that make you happy? Then the Wampler Catacombs could be your new all-in-one solution.