Equipment news, leaks and tips
The Most Underrated Synths: 5 That Deserve A Second Look
12 Feb 2023 · For every synthesizer that makes an immediate splash there are some that don’t make waves. Here are our picks for the most underrated synths.
Essence Plus, Denoiser Classic, Quentin: Free Plugins of the Week
12 Feb 2023 · Essence Plus is a free 3-oscillator polysynth with a seriously fat unison mode. Check it out in this week's collection of free plugins!
The Circle of Fifths Demystified
12 Feb 2023 · Think the Circle of Fifths is complicated? Think again! Once you've figured out how it works, it becomes your key to the secrets of music.
7 Guitar Effects Pedals you need to know
11 Feb 2023 · There are thousands of effects pedals out there – but some of them are in a different league. Check out these 7 effects pedals you need to know!
DOD 250 Overdrive Preamp reissued as Tom Cram works with Cor-Tek
10 Feb 2023 · The DOD 250 Overdrive Preamp is getting reissued and has been reborn with the help of effects guru Tom Cram and the Cor-Tek music group.
Welcome the Ninja Tune X Erica Synths Zen Delay Virtual to your DAW
10 Feb 2023 · The Ninja Tune X Erica Synths Zen Delay Virtual is a new plug-in that expands on the already wild possibilities of the sought-after Zen Delay.
We meet the Black Lion Audio Bluey 500 vintage-style FET compressor
09 Feb 2023 · We check out the Black Lion Audio Bluey 500: A recreation of Chris Lord-Alge's modified 1176LN is now available for the 500-series format.
Introducing the new Sennheiser HD 660S2 audiophile headphones
09 Feb 2023 · The Sennheiser HD 660S2 offers a more detailed and immersive hi-fi listening experience than ever. Let's find out about the new design!
Knobula Chord Pilot: MIDI chords and arpeggiations in your modular
09 Feb 2023 · Chord Pilot (now shipping) is a modular adventure in MIDI chords. It's a Eurorack-based MIDI controller that throws out chords, progressions and arps
Midweek Modular: Dominus, Thererec and Coma Reactor 2
08 Feb 2023 · This week we dig into the Dual VCO of Dominus, capture gestures through Thererec and get some delirious textual delays from Coma Reactor 2.
The Fluid Audio Image 2 full-range studio monitor is now available!
08 Feb 2023 · The new Fluid Audio Image 2 studio monitor announced at NAMM 2022 is now available! The Image 2 boasts a 3-way design with dual woofers.
Bastl Instruments Aikido: Dynamic Quad VCA mixer with special skills
08 Feb 2023 · Aikido pits Bastl Instruments against Casper in a modular dojo of non-violent redirection momentum, VCA mixing and side-chaining dynamics.
Arturia PolyBrute Limited Noir Edition Now Available
07 Feb 2023 · With a long tradition of limited versions of their hardware synth in black, the Arturia PolyBrute Noir Edition now joins this exclusive club.
Guitar Gear Gems: YouTuber Guitar Brands Special
07 Feb 2023 · It looks like many YouTube Guitar Brands are having either a great time or a not-so-great time. So does the guitar world really need any more of them?
Introducing the FabFilter Twin 3 Virtual Analog Synth Plugin
07 Feb 2023 · FabFilter Twin 3 has a completely redesigned interface with additional oscillators, filters, a new effects section, and much more.
Win a vintage Minimoog with the Bob Moog Foundation raffle
06 Feb 2023 · It's raffle time again at the Bob Moog Foundation, and this season we have a vintage Moog Minimoog signed by Geddy Lee up for grabs.
Save up to 75% with SSL X-Limit and X-Gate plugin deals
06 Feb 2023 · Until February 15, you can get 75% off with these SSL X-Limit and X-Gate plugin deals. Save big on processing plug-ins for your DAW!
KrishnaSynth Legacy, DeeDoubler, The Prince: Free Plugins of the Week
05 Feb 2023 · KrishnaSynth is back! The resurrection of the classic software synth is the main story in our collection of the best free plugins this week.
Best Guitar Warm up Exercises – Get your Fingers in Fine Fettle!
05 Feb 2023 · Guitar Warm up Exercises are an essential part of mastering your instrument. From finger exercises to warm-up riffs, make the most of playing guitar.
Barons Of Boom Bap: How to sound like A Tribe Called Quest
04 Feb 2023 · A Tribe Called Quest combined conscious lyricism with Jazz-influenced beats to create some of Hip-Hop's classic albums. We find out how!
Buchla Release The Buchla LEM218v3 Touch Controller
03 Feb 2023 · Buchla, famous for doing things in their own style, have now made the third iteration of that classic Music Easel keyboard design, the LEM218v3
The Tegeler Vari Tube Compressor Update brings two new features
03 Feb 2023 · With the Tegeler Vari Tube Compressor Update, the VTC now has a selectable tube overdrive circuit and matched capacitors and transistors.