Warm WA-1B REVIEW: The accessible Tube-Tech CL1B alternative?
19 Oct 2023 in Studio
In this WARM WA-1B REVIEW, we look at the accessible Tube Tech CL1B alternative. We take this legendary tube compressor circuit for a test drive...
Roland Drops SP-404MKII Stones Throw Limited Edition
19 Oct 2023 in Synths
Custom-skinned version of the popular SP-404MKII phrase sampler includes Stones Throw artist-created sample banks, a vinyl record and mixtape.
Open a portal with the Old Blood Noise Endeavors Beam Splitter
19 Oct 2023 in Guitar
The Old Blood Noise Endeavors Beam Splitter creates up to 3 copies of your original signal, each with its own overdrive character.
Catalinbread CBX Gated Reverb – Phil Collins in a box?
18 Oct 2023 in Guitar
The Catalinbread CBX Gated Reverb puts that classic '80s studio effect made famous by Phil Collins, into a pedal format.
Midweek Modular: Asteroids, Mindphaser and ALM goes virtual
18 Oct 2023 in Synths
This week we finally get to enjoy the Hexinverter Mindphase, mine Asteroids for snare sounds and throw a lot of Busy Circuits at VCV Rack.
Meet the new LANDR Mastering Plugin for your DAW
18 Oct 2023 in Studio
The LANDR Mastering Plugin brings LANDR's AI-assisted audio processing technology to your DAW with a simple, streamlined workflow.
Introducing the Universal Audio SC-1 with Hemisphere Mic Modelling
18 Oct 2023 in Studio
Introducing the new Universal Audio SC-1 large-diaphragm condenser, a versatile modelling mic with the free Hemisphere Mic Modeling Plugin.
Hotone Ampero II Stage – New Flagship Virtual Rig announced
18 Oct 2023 in Guitar
Hotone Ampero II Stage is a new performance orientated flagship product and uses their F.I.R.E modeling system to power the virtual rigs
Electro-Harmonix Spruce Goose Overdrive – Bluesbreaker tones
17 Oct 2023 in Guitar
Electro-Harmonix Spruce Goose Overdrive gives a Bluesbreaker amp like overdrive and adds a few interesting tweaks to the drive formula
Creative effects processing with Arturia Efx Motions
17 Oct 2023 in Studio
Arturia Efx Motions is a new effects plug-in that provides a powerful platform for effects processing with extensive time-based controls.
Alto Professional Busker: Portable PA with up to 24 Hours of Battery Life
17 Oct 2023 in Live
The Alto Professional Busker boasts up to 24 hours of battery life, a built-in mixer with FX, Bluetooth and more in a compact, lightweight design.
Guitar Gear Gems: Benson Amps Delay pedal and more
17 Oct 2023 in Guitar
This week on Guitar Gear Gems we look at the new Benson Amps Delay, the TWA Octoverdrive Overdrive/Octavia and the Gecko Pedals O-Face Overdrive
Bandcamp sold to Songtradr – 50% of employees now laid off
17 Oct 2023 in Tech
After the sale of Bandcamp from Epic Games to Songtradr late last month, yesterday more than half of Bandcamp's employees were laid off.
Is Fingerstyle Hard? Songs to Get You Started
15 Oct 2023 in Guitar
Fingerstyle guitar can get pretty challenging. Don't worry though! Here are some well-known songs to start your fingerstyle journey.
AudioThing x Hainbach Lines: Experimental Multieffect & Feedback Synth
12 Oct 2023 in Studio
AudioThing and Hainbach have teamed up to create Lines, a mesmerizingly unique effect plugin based on a rare telephone line simulator.
Walrus Audio 385 MK II Overdrive – More control & saturation
12 Oct 2023 in Guitar
The Walrus Audio 385 MK II Overdrive is a new expanded version of the drive pedal based on a Bell and Howell Filmosound 385 projector.
IK Multimedia iRig USB compact audio interface for guitar or bass
12 Oct 2023 in Guitar
The IK Multimedia iRig USB is a new digital version of their popular iRig 2 audio interface and comes bundled with AmpliTube and TONEX software
GForce Software Oberheim OB-X – The OG OB Poly Reborn
The Oberheim renaissance continues with the GForce Software Oberheim OB-X, an officially endorsed rendition of the first OB synth.Compact flexibility with the Zoom R4 MultiTrak recorder
12 Oct 2023 in Studio
The Zoom R4 MultiTrak is a compact digital recorder for capturing demos, song ideas, or any kind of audio content quickly and easily.
Eventide Riptide combines Uni-vibe and Drive in one pedal
11 Oct 2023 in Guitar
Eventide Riptide combines Uni-vibe and Drive offering four effects in one pedal, with 2 Uni-Vibes and 2 overdrives in one compact unit
Midweek Modular: SkaldOne, Arbhar 2, Sovage and The Singularity
11 Oct 2023 in Synths
This week Skald Modular looked hot at Synthfest, Arbhar gets an upgrade, Sovage has new modules and Error instruments pull us into The Singularity.
Black Lion Audio introduces the Revolution 6×6 USB-C Audio Interface
11 Oct 2023 in Studio
The Black Lion Audio Revolution 6x6 audio interface builds on the 2x2 but adds versatile digital I/O for music production and content creation.
Meris MercuryX Modular Reverb System – Studio Reverbs in a pedal
10 Oct 2023 in Guitar
The new Meris MercuryX Modular Reverb System could be the most advanced delay in a pedal format. Loaded with 8 custom Meris reverb algorithms