Gearnews’ Top 5 YouTube music production channels
04 Oct 2020 in Studio
It may be difficult to weed out the amazing content from all the noise in the overcrowded YouTube of today. We're here to help!
iZotope Nectar 3 Plus brings Vocal Unmasking and quicker pitch correction
04 Oct 2020 in Studio
iZotope's vocal processing suite has grown with the addition of vocal unmasking and automatic pitch detection to an already impressive choice.
Deal: get the Sennheiser MD421-II microphone for EUR 199 while stock lasts
Now may be your best chance to grab the Sennheiser MD421-II dynamic microphone new, at a great price (EUR 199)! That's a steal for this classic recording and live mic.Denise Perfect Plate XL: fun with plate reverbs times two
With Perfect Plate XL, developer Denise presents a new and expanded version of its plate reverb plug-in with more parameters and EQ to adjust.The new Harmony Comet semi-hollow – It’s like an H-72, but nicer!
03 Oct 2020 in Guitar
The Harmony Comet is based on the H-72 model from the 1960s, with updated appointments for the modern age, and could be a great alternative to a real vintage instrument.
The Heritage Custom Core H-150 – an authentic premium singlecut
03 Oct 2020 in Guitar
Hand-built in the old Gibson factory in Kalamazoo, the new Heritage Custom Core H-150 premium singlecut is the vintage flavoured guitar you've been looking for.
The new MXR M305 Tremolo has six modes and a hidden secret
02 Oct 2020 in Guitar
The new MXR M305 Tremolo has six waveforms to choose from, can run in stereo, and has a hidden secret mode. This could easily be the only tremolo pedal you'll ever need!
SynthSpace: Virtual Reality modular synthesis that’s better than the real thing?
02 Oct 2020 in Synths
Strap on your VR goggles, it's going to be an awesome ride with this latest highly evolved version of SynthSpace which is heading for release in December.
Fender adds new Acoustasonic Stratocaster Exotic models to its American Acoustasonic range
02 Oct 2020 in Guitar
Fender's new hybrid acoustic-electrics, the American Acoustasonic Stratocaster Exotic models, come in either Cocobolo or Ziricote bodies, and a huge range of sounds thanks to some clever electronics.
The new JHS Series 3 pedals are priced at $99 each – Budget boutique!
02 Oct 2020 in Guitar
Boutique effects brand, JHS Pedals has just launched its new Series 3 range, where each pedal is dressed in a minimalist clean white casing and priced at just $99!
Native Instruments standalone groovebox Maschine+ available for pre-order
02 Oct 2020 in Studio
The standalone Maschine dream has finally come true with the announcement of Maschine+: NI's first standalone groovebox. Quite a follow-up to Komplete 13!
Taylor’s new mid-scale Grand Theater is a whole new class of acoustic guitar
02 Oct 2020 in Guitar
The new mid-scale Taylor Grand Theater acoustic models boast a new C-class bracing system, and use sustainable tone-woods in the shape of Urban Ash and eucalyptus.
Best Creative Filter Plug-ins: Our top 10 creative software filtering tools
02 Oct 2020 in Studio
Need more creativity in your tracks? These tools can manipulate and mutilate your sounds in innovative new ways! Our Top 10 creative filter plug-ins will change your life (or at least your songs).
Chase Bliss Audio CXM 1978 opens for pre-orders: The reverb pedal of the decade?
02 Oct 2020 in Guitar
The new Chase Bliss Audio CXM 1978 is ready for pre-order and... it looks absolutely stunning, with automated faders controlling a classic Lexicon-inspired reverb. The reverb pedal of the decade?
iZotope Neoverb: A automated reverb plug-in with blending, EQ, and modulation
iZotope's flagship reverb plug-in comes with an intelligent Reverb Assistant which analyzes audio in real-time and adjusts reverb parameters - spooky action at a distance?Slate Audio VSX: innovative monitoring system promises accurate mixing anywhere
02 Oct 2020 in Studio
Slate's new VSX is a pair of hi-tech headphones with a piece of software meant to take you inside the control rooms of some of the world's most esteemed studios.
Sequential renews the legend of the Prophet-5 and adds the Prophet-10
01 Oct 2020 in Synths
What?!? Sequential is bringing back the Prophet-5? And wait, there's a Prophet-10? What in holy analog synthesizer heaven is going on? (That was our genuine reaction).
Is the Boss GT-1000CORE the new rival for the Line 6 HX Stomp?
01 Oct 2020 in Guitar
The new Boss GT-1000CORE packs in all the DSP power of the GT-1000 and puts it into an HX Stomp-style format. Could it be that the Line 6 HX Stomp has some serious competition?
Hughes & Kettner’s new Spirit Nano Heads: Pocket tonal nirvana?
01 Oct 2020 in Guitar
The new Hughes & Kettner Spirit Nano Heads are amazingly small but come featured packed with built-in Red Box cab sims and a sagging control for power amp overdrive at any volume. Neat!
New Boss RC-5 and RC-500 Loop Station pedals on the horizon
01 Oct 2020 in Guitar
Boss is releasing new versions of its ever popular loop pedals. The RC-5 and RC-500 Loop Stations will feature next generation Boss technologies, with up to 13 hours of stereo recording.
Stomp Under Foot recreates two classic effects with the Silver Foxx and Cherry Bomb
01 Oct 2020 in Guitar
Stomp Under Foot's new Silver Foxx and Cherry Bomb pedals are the latest stompboxes to be based on two legendary fuzz and boost effects, renowned for their phenomenal tones.
Enforphin.es Running Order: 2-track trigger sequencer with super powers
01 Oct 2020 in Synths
Running Order offers 2 tracks of trigger sequencing and clock generation with rolling repeats, tuplets and Euclidean rhythms in a compact 6HP Eurorack module.
ElectroTechnique TSynth: Super cheap DIY desktop polyphonic synthesizer
01 Oct 2020 in Synths
ElectroTechnique says that their Teensy based polyphonic synthesizer can be built for under 100 dollars including the PCB, front panel and all the components.