Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Waves Kaleidoscopes: a multi-faceted suite of modulation effects
08 Sep 2020 · Waves Kaleidoscopes takes the classic modulation effects phaser, flanger, chorus and tremolo and lets you combine them in a variety of ways. It's a colorful swirl of dynamic modulation.
Review: Is the Arturia KeyStep 37 the perfect MIDI and Modular controller?
08 Sep 2020 · More keys and arpeggios, a display, polyphonic sequencing, an expanded Chord mode, MIDI controls and loads of tweaks: the KeyStep 37 packs a punch for modular and MIDI control. Here's our review!
Overloud Voice: An all-in-one vocal mixing chain for your DAW
08 Sep 2020 · Overloud debuts Voice, an all-in-one vocal mixing chain plug-in with a wide range of preamps, EQs, compressors and other essentials - all the tools you need for a perfect vocal sound.
Is Fender’s Billie Eilish Signature Ukulele presaging a signature Telecaster?
08 Sep 2020 · Fender jas just launched the Billie Eilish SIgnature Ukulele! But speculation is already rife that we could be seeing a signature Telecaster soon, too...
Arturia KeyStep 37: More notes, more lights, chords and arpeggiator patterns
08 Sep 2020 · Arturia has upgraded their KeyStep sequencer and controller to 37 keys and added a whole new Chord mode, new Arpeggiator patterns, display, MIDI controls and lights above the notes.
Welcome back the Rocksonics MB-3X mastering compressor – as a plug-in!
08 Sep 2020 · Made in the mid 90's, the Rocksonics MB-3X is an analog mastering-grade compressor/limiter designed for musical compression - will this new plug-in recreate the magic?
Origin X: Snazzy Modern Loop Engine for Kontakt from Artistry Audio
08 Sep 2020 · Artistry Audio has put together a loop-based instrument featuring a wad of modern content with an emphasis on sound design and cinematic soundscapes. Origin X looks rather nice.
Leak: Teenage Engineering is building a BlueTooth Speaker
08 Sep 2020 · Teenage Engineering told us they have a new magical device that they'll tease us about until the end of September. But a leaked report tells us it's a Bluetooth Speaker called the OB-4.
Leak: Native Instruments standalone Maschine+ groove box imminent?
08 Sep 2020 · Is Native Instruments about to release a standalone groove box? A leak from VintageKing reveals what could be a self-contained version of Maschine that they are calling Maschine+. This could be good.
Walrus Audio Julianna Deluxe Chorus/Vibrato: Smooth tones with modern features
07 Sep 2020 · The new Walrus Audio Julianna Deluxe Chorus/Vibrato is a bigger sister to its Julia pedal, with more features and a handy extra footswitch for added versatility. And it sounds every bit as good!
Labor Day Deals: Get up to 75% off IK Multimedia plug-ins!
07 Sep 2020 · IK Multimedia has cooked up some 'Krazy Deals' for Labor Day. Now is your chance to save up to 75% on some of the company's mixing, mastering, and guitar amp plug-ins!
Fender 60th Anniversary Road Worn Jazz Bass: Aged to perfection?
07 Sep 2020 · In 1960 Leo Fender released the successor to the Precision - the Jazz Bass was born! In 2020, Fender has released the 60th Anniversary Road Worn Jazz Bass - it looks like a compelling instrument.
CEntrance PortCaster Audio Interface: Broadcasting made easy?
07 Sep 2020 · If you podcast or live stream, then the new PortCaster by CEntrance could be for you! Full of clever and useful features, we take a look at this well-priced podcasting solution...
Relive those 8-bit game soundtracks with the NES Poly Chiptune Synthesizer
07 Sep 2020 · With more than a passing resemblance to a games console cartridge the NES Poly looks like a classic box of chiptune noise. Hours left on Kickstarter - grab one before they're gone!
Best Sample Packs This Week: Classic quartet, free piano, 90s metal drums, house loops
06 Sep 2020 · This week's best sample packs include a beautiful string quartet that you can conduct yourself, a free grand piano, the heaviest of 90s metal drums, and a well-rounded pack of heavy electronic loops.
Best free plug-ins this week: Spectral Attractors, Defiant WT and A1TriggerGate
06 Sep 2020 · This week's collection of free plug-ins brings you an experimental Max for Live device and two classics. Here's Spectral Attractors, Defiant WT and A1TriggerGate.
Your Ideal Polysnth: How (not) to choose the polyphonic synth of your dreams
05 Sep 2020 · You're going to finally realise your dream and buy your dream polysynth, now you're standing in a showroom surrounded by magical music machines: How do you choose your first polyphonic synthesizer?
8 cheap pedals every guitarist needs to try
05 Sep 2020 · Vintage pedal snobs: the truth is that there are distortion, fuzz, delay, chorus and flanger pedals that sound great going for around or under £60/$80! Here are 8 cheap pedals you need to try.
Deal: 1/3 off Hagstrom Swede LTD Black Dark King, a rock axe with a dark soul
04 Sep 2020 · Grab yourself a bargain-priced Hagstrom Swede LTD Black Dark King whilst stocks last. This single cut guitar comes with great spec and a very appealing 'deal' price (while stocks last).
Solar Guitars announce new 6- and 7-string Canibalismo V.1 models
04 Sep 2020 · The new Solar Guitars 6- and 7-string V.1 Canibalismo models are both equipped with EverTune bridges, and come in a very bright 'take-no-prisoners' finish.
Harley Benton launches CLC-650SM-CE Solid Wood Grand Concert acoustic
04 Sep 2020 · Harley Benton has just launched its new CLC-650SM-CE Grand Concert solid top acoustic guitars, with a Venetian cutaway and onboard Fishman pickup system. No laminates here - at under €500!
An electric guitar made from Himalayan salt!
04 Sep 2020 · YouTuber Burls Art has just made his most bizarre creation yet, a guitar body out of Himalayan salt. Definitely not your typical material of choice for a T-style instrument.