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.
In our Elektron Digitakt II review, we check out what's new, what's great and what isn't great yet with the stereo sampler. And there's a new update available!
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The MAUI 28 G3 from LD Systems is a column PA. It is compact but powerful, suitable for DJs, small bands, and presentations.
TE has released a firmware update for the Teenage Engineering TX-6 that includes a sampler and a looping function. We have the details!
Thomann.de reduces SSL Native FlexVerb plug-in to $18 (down from $279). That's a crazy deal, isn't it?
The eternal question: Which operating system is the best for music production, Windows or macOS? Let's find out.
Are your looking for the perfect solution to produce on the go? Let's take a look at the best iOS DAWs for iPhones and iPads to record outside!
In this Analogue Solutions Ample review, we take a closer look at this analogue beast of a desktop synth - what does it sound like?
There's a new GAIA in town! In our Roland GAIA 2 Review, we take a look at what's new, what's old and how the synth sounds. Does it 101?
macOS Sonoma has just been released? Is your DAW compatible with it? Will your favorite VST run without a glitch? Check out our guide!
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Eight-voice polyphony at a price that is hard to beat. But how does it sound? Read our Behringer Pro-800 review to find out what we thought.
All your band mates are at home suffering through a monster hangover, just when you want to meet up and jam some new killer solos. This free app might be a quick fix for your riff addiction.
The rumour mill was right: full details are now available of two new AKAI Professional workstations, both with touch screens and featuring the MPC 2.0 software.
According to a post on Facebook, Behringer are planning a new analogue drum machine and are inviting you, the potential customer, to tell them what you think it should have...
Roland TB-03 in direct comparison with a TB-303. How does the legendary Bassline compare to the Boutique reincarnation?
Video: How does the Roland Boutique TR-909 reissue sound in comparision with the original?
OK, so it's rare. Very rare. But someone is selling this Gibson Flying V bass for a frankly ridiculously big sum of money on eBay...
A rare user demo and review has surfaced of Candela, an amazing yet patently ridiculous candle-powered phaser guitar effect.
Is Roland about to add a new ACB synth to the AIRA and Boutique ranges? Are they planning a new System-8 Plug Out synthesizer? The rumours are intensifying...
Another great year for synth enthusiasts: 5 of the most promising new Synthesizers from Korg, DSI, Yamaha, Arturia and Teenage Engineering!
Breaking news from Musikmesse 2016!
Will Roland finally satisfy users' wishes and expand their Rhythm Performer with more than just a 7X7 kit?
Mackie launches small format 4 and 8 channel digital mixers with full wireless remote control via iOS or Android devices
Supro announces a reissue of one of rock and roll's mythical tube amps from 1959, and promises tones that will keep even purists happy.