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8 Guitar Amps That Shaped Rock & Roll – The Best of the Best!
30 Aug · Guitar amps... Such an important part of the sound of legends like Hendrix or EVH. We've selected the eight best ones. Check them out.
Fender Bvlgari Stratocaster – Limited Run
30 Aug · Fender Custom Shop Bvlgari Stratocaster, a rare collaboration combining Fender's craftsmanship with Bvlgari's luxurious aesthetics.
Steve Morse 20-Watt Amp: A New Powerhouse from ENGL
30 Aug · Capture Steve Morse's sound with the new ENGL Signature 20-Watt Amp. Versatile and portable.
Bitwig Studio 5 Crossgrade Deal: 50% off for all switchers!
30 Aug · The Bitwig Studio 5 Crossgrade Special is here for the busiest time of the year. This DAW is available at half price until the beginning of September 2024.
Orange AD200: The all-tube bass legend gets an upgrade
29 Aug · New edition of a classic bass amp! The all-tube Orange AD200 comes with small changes and big sounds!
Novation Launchkey Mk4: A New Generation of Keyboard Controllers
29 Aug · The Novation Launchkey Mk4 comes with a fresh design and loads of new features. What’s new in the Launchkey Mk4?
SELL RECORDS ONLINE
Best Places to Sell Records Online
29 Aug · Confused about the best places to sell records online? We weigh the pros and cons for vinyl vending sites.
Synth Journal
Morton Subotnick’s Buchla, Geological Soundscapes, Expert Sleepers: Synth Journal
29 Aug · Synth Journal: Discover how Morton Subotnick’s Buchla 100 modular synth was brought back to life at the US Library of Congress!
GROOVEBOXES
The Best Grooveboxes for Beat Creation and Live Performance
29 Aug · Looking to stay creative while traveling, or simply to step outside your DAW? We check out the best grooveboxes for crafting beats.
Vinyl Record Emissions: How bad for the environment is a record?
29 Aug · A new report outlines the environmental damage from vinyl record emissions. It’s not great - but there is some good news.
40th anniversary Steinberg sale: save up to 70% on top software!
28 Aug · Until the end of September, selected Steinberg software products are available at Thomann at a special anniversary price.
AUDIO ESSENTIALS
Audio Essentials Deals: 5 Offers on Accessories
28 Aug · In this week's installment of Audio Essentials Deals, you can find offers to save on a range of must-have accessories for your home studio. Audio Essentials Deals Meanwhile, the Thomann 70th Anniversary ...
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Sounds and Presets: Exciting Patches and Samples for Arturia Pigments, Waldorf Microwave 1 and More
28 Aug · This week’s Sounds and Presets features a triple pack for Arturia Pigments and Analog Lab, patches for the Waldorf Microwave 1 and more.
Finale Discontinued, but Authorization to Remain Active
28 Aug · Finale discontinued: Makemusic has announced that it has ended the development of the notation software. What does this mean for users?
SSL GateVerb Takes You Back To The ’80s
28 Aug · The SSL GateVerb plug-in brings a new approach to non-linear reverb processing, allowing you to conjure up classic reverb sounds in seconds.
Audio-Technica AT-SP3X: Wireless speakers for the studio?
28 Aug · Audio-Technica's AT-SP3X is a wireless speaker from the Japanese manufacturer that is at the crossroads of hi-fi, studio and lifestyle.
Synth Deals
3 Awesome Synth Deals from Roland and Yamaha
28 Aug · In this week's edition of Synth Deals, you can save on the Roland JX-08, Yamaha FGDP-50, and Roland FP-10.
Ableton Live Getting AI? Co-creator Robert Henke: “We are looking at ways to incorporate that into our workflow”
28 Aug · Is Ableton Live getting AI? Robert Henke calls AI “the big development of our times.”
MXR Layers: The last Ambient Freeze pedal you’ll ever need?
27 Aug · MXR Layers packs all the right tools to be an ambient effects' powerhouse. The pedal does a lot more than its size would have you think.
Chase Bliss Billy Strings Wombtone: U.S. only signature Phaser
27 Aug · Is this the best Phaser pedal ever made? Only buyers in the U.S. will get to know the Chase Bliss Billy Strings Wombtone. Find out why!
REVIEW
Arturia Keylab 61 Mk.3 Review – Their Best Controller Yet?
27 Aug · Following the release of their updated Keylab Essentials, the flagship gets its long-awaited update in the form of the Arturia Keylab 61 Mk.3. Can this venerable controller still deliver?
Fender Guitar Deal: American Performer models are over 10% off!
27 Aug · Fender Guitar Deal: Save over 10 percent on Stratocasters and Telecasters from American Performer and American Professional II!
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