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.
Ibanez has decided to reinterpret one of the most famous overdrive pedals: the Ibanez TS808 HW V2 Tube Screamer.
Recursion Studio by Entropy & Sons is an unusual new instrument that uses video synthesis to create images from audio signals.
Check out these pedal deals: Thomann is again offering specials on popular pedals. There will be something for you!
Building your own techno beats sounds pretty straightforward at first. Here are a few tips and tricks to add even more groove!
The Fender Custom Shop released a limited edition John Frusciante Stratocaster. Scratches and sweat from the master of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Benn Jordan tests AI mastering and human engineers in a large-scale, double-blind comparison. What do you think? Vote here!
New DSP objects in Max 9 provide direct access to Ableton Live devices. Plus improved coding and more video!
The Apple MacBook Pro M4 is available now and shipping November 8th, with a focus on increased performance and new AI features.
Scrooge delivers an organic and extraordinary sonic palette - perfect for sound design, experimental soundscapes and industrial sounds.
Apple has officially unveiled the Mac mini M4, featuring up to 20 GPU cores, front-facing USB-C ports, and 64GB of memory in the compact mini enclosure. Available now!
Freeware until December: Imaginando TV3 brings legendary bass lines and acid vibes to your DAW. Download now!
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Ewan Bristow EB-Blasphemy is a piece of freeware for glitch and breakcore: fast breaks, resonant FX and random progressions in real time. And it sounds like Aphex Twin!
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Some things are as old as rock music itself: screaming fans, wild hairstyles and, of course, destroying a guitar...
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Solid State Logic's X-Orcism II freeware plug-in brings the eerie sounds of the underworld to your DAW - not just for Halloween!
MusicFX DJ by Google and Jacob Collier brings a playful way to create sound using text prompts and AI.
The new Snapdragon X chip perfects audio performance on Windows 11 with native ASIO drivers and MIDI 2.0. A rival to Apple?
STEREOLAB gives you all the tools you need to expand your stereo image and mix it perfectly. Free for a limited time!
A game changer for some and an endless array of sounds and effects for beginners and pros alike. Here are our top 5 multi-effects pedals!
Martin Gore's long-standing affinity with the Gretsch brand has now given him the opportunity to present his own signature model to match his sound.
Available now!
Ultra II guitars and basses combine state-of-the-art technology with classic Fender style. A must for collectors, professionals and amateurs alike.
ArrangerKing visually structures your tracks and helps you finish unfinished projects faster - an essential tool for musicians.
Available now!
A few days after the launch of Behringer Wing Compact, Wing Rack and Wing-Bk, the company released firmware 3.0 for its mixing consoles.
Available now!
PreSonus Studio One Pro 7 is out now, bringing smart new ways to create, record and mix music. But is it worth up- or cross-grading?