Equipment news, leaks and tips
The Digit Music CMPSR is a MIDI joystick for music production
04 Jul 2023 · Relive your arcade game heydays while cooking up beats in your studio with the Digit Music CMPSR, a joystick-style MIDI controller.
Synth Deals from Moog, KORG, Vermona, and AKAI Professional
03 Jul 2023 · In this week's edition of Synth Deals, we've got a range of offers including monosynths, modules, drum machines, and production stations.
Guitar Deals: Fender Hybrid II HSS, Microtubes Infinity & more
03 Jul 2023 · Fender Hybrid II HSS, LTD Player P Bass. Plus, Boss JS-10 eBand, Joyo BSK-60 and the Darkglass Microtubes Infinity bass preamp
Software Deals: Hot Deals on UAD Ultimate, Native Instruments & more
03 Jul 2023 · Upgrade your studio to the massive UAD Ultimate bundle with more than 100 plugins! Other awesome software deals come from NI, Arturia, and more.
Elta Music Solar 42 Polyphonic Ambient Machine open for preorders
03 Jul 2023 · The SOLAR 42 improves on the original with new drones and generators for a thrilling experience. Preorders are open and we have all the details.
The Drawmer 1977 Channel Strip is a Versatile Recording Tool
03 Jul 2023 · With the Drawmer 1977 Channel Strip, you get a mic pre, a 3-band EQ, a compressor with sidechain input, and a 3-mode saturation stage.
Boss Gigcaster 8 review: Podcast and live stream mixer for the masses?
03 Jul 2023 · In our Boss Gigcaster 8 review, we check out if the compact mixer is the perfect companion for podcasters, streamers, and even bands.
Practise Techniques for Improving as a Guitarist
02 Jul 2023 · Not everyone's a born guitar hero. To help you improve, check out our pick of practise techniques that will help you improve as a guitarist.
Bucket ONE, Aire, Diffuse: Free Plugins of the Week
02 Jul 2023 · Bucket ONE brings the Crumar Bit 01/ Bit 99 polysynths to your DAW – with lots of hands-on control! Check out the free plugins of the week.
World’s Most Expensive Guitars: The Hottest Collector’s Items
02 Jul 2023 · The world's most expensive vintage guitars regularly fetch millions at auctions – especially if they were owned by legendary rock icons!
Drum Programming 101 – How to Create Beats in Your DAW
02 Jul 2023 · Got your first DAW and want to get your groove on? We have the perfect workshop for that! Make your first beat with our Drum programming guide!
Let It All Out: How To Sound Like Tears For Fears
01 Jul 2023 · Tears For Fears are known creating some of the most widely loved songs of all time. We look at their process and some of the gear they used.
Studio Standards: Classic Compressors and Limiters
01 Jul 2023 · Classic compressors like the 1176, LA-2A, and Fairchild are much more than dynamics processors. We look at the most iconic compressors of all time.
Behringer BQ-10 Analog Sequencer Leak – Looks Like The Korg SQ-10!
01 Jul 2023 · Behringer appear to be readying a clone of the classic Korg SQ-10 analog sequencer. And from the looks of it, it has a number of additional features.
Glastonbury Sound Problems – Guns N’ Roses blame the BBC
30 Jun 2023 · Glastonbury sound problems have been as newsworthy this year as the acts themselves. Guns and Roses blame the BBC directly. We find the facts...
AmpliTube Morley Collection: Three classic stompboxes
30 Jun 2023 · The AmpliTube Morley Collection gives users access to three classic effects for use within their DAW and beyond
The Synclavier name returns with digital Regen desktop synth
29 Jun 2023 · Now available for immediate dispatch, Synclavier return with the launch of Regen, a powerful desktop digital synthesizer in a unique format.
Review: GForce M-Tron Pro IV – Tron and On
29 Jun 2023 · GForce Software return to their roots and drag M-Tron Pro into the 21st century, not so much kicking and screaming but wowing and fluttering!
EVH MIJ Series Signature Wolfgang: Stealth Black & Ivory
28 Jun 2023 · The EVH MIJ Series Signature Wolfgang offers a high-quality take on Eddie's ultimate guitar and is available in Stealth Black and Ivory
TC Electronic Ampworx Vintage Series: Classic ’60s amps in a pedal
28 Jun 2023 · TC Electronic Ampworx Vintage Series gives players classic 1960s Fender, Marshall and Vox amps in a pedal format with cab sims
Harley Benton Spaceship PowerBar Series pedalboards
28 Jun 2023 · The Harley Benton Spaceship PowerBar Series adds isolated power for your effects and an upgrade for existing owners
Midweek Modular: Trapezoids, Tape Heads and the insane Beat Machine
28 Jun 2023 · Expert Sleepers Schools us in classic envelopes, Faded Instruments gets touchy and BeepBoop scratches on strips of tape. And Beat Machine is back.