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Yamaha FS9 Acoustic Guitar: Perfect for Singer-songwriters
21 Jun · The new premium acoustic guitar Yamaha FS9 comes in two flavors - and both might just be the perfect guitar for all things Folk and Indie - check out the details.
BARRE CHORD SONGS
Barre Chord Songs: Top 5 tunes to help you master this technique
21 Jun · Barre chord songs can feel hard when learning guitar. Here are 5 examples of songs that will help you improve your barre chords.
How many guitars do you really need, and why more is not always better
21 Jun · I've owned about 40 guitars in my time. Today there are 10. Why less is sometimes more and how to make a well-informed decision on how many guitars are enough.
BACK IN BLACK
Unlock the secrets of Back In Black on Guitar
20 Jun · Back In Black is one of AC/DC's most recognizable records. Let's check out what goes together to create one of the world's favourite rock songs.
Aphex Twin: New Album and free Samplebrain App
20 Jun · Aphex Twin's Selected Ambient Works Volume II will be re-released this year! That's the perfect opportunity to check out his free Samplebrain app!
KORG NAUTILUS AT: Fade To Gray
20 Jun · The KORG NAUTILUS AT gets the most minor of refreshes in the form of a gray chassis and is being made in very limited numbers.
SYNTH JOURNAL
Yamaha CS-80 Clone, Make Noise Bruxa & More: Synth Journal
20 Jun · This week we’ve got a new Yamaha CS-80 clone, Koma Elektronik’s hot-wired hot plate Chromaplane, Roger Linn makes a beat on an MPC and more.
Budget Eurorack Modules
5 Of The Best Budget Eurorack Modules: Building Synths from Scratch
20 Jun · Thinking of building your own modular synthesizer rig? We've selected some of the best budget Eurorack modules to get you started.
AUDIO ESSENTIALS
Audio Essentials Deals: Save on 5 Must-have Accessories
19 Jun · In this week's edition of Audio Essentials Deals, you can find studio accessories and cables from Cordial, sE Electronics, and Midas.
SpectraLayers 11: Steinberg Takes AI-powered Unmixing to a new Level
19 Jun · The new Steinberg SpectraLayers 11 boasts a full suite of AI-powered unmixing and audio restoration algorithms. A new chapter in audio editing?
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Sounds and Presets: Give Me The Reason!
19 Jun · Yesterday saw the launch of Reason 13, the latest iteration of the famous Swedish DAW. These Reason Refill packs contain sounds and presets that every Reason user should own.
Review: Pittsburgh Modular Taiga, semi-modular synthesizer
19 Jun · Pittsburgh Modular Taiga is a new desktop synth with exciting sound-shaping options. Our review and details on the latest firmware update!
Antares Auto-Tune Vocal De-Esser: Intuitive Sibilance Reduction
19 Jun · The Antares Auto-Tune Vocal De-Esser is a new specialized vocal sibilance reduction plug-in with AI-assisted processing technology.
PRS SE NF3 – An Evolution of Design
19 Jun · The new PRS SE NF3 adds PRS Narrowfield DD (Deep Dish) “S” pickups to a Silver Sky styled guitar
Synth Deals
Synth Deals: AKAI MPC Live II, Roland, Arturia
19 Jun · This week’s edition of Synth Deals features the AKAI MPC Live II, the Roland SP-404 MKII sampler, and the Arturia KeyStep Pro Chroma. Save up to 15%!
Fender Susan Tedeschi Telecaster – Just Won’t Burn
18 Jun · The signature model Fender Susan Tedeschi Telecaster in Aged Caribbean Mist, sounds comfortably warm and dreamy.
MONITOR CONTROLLERS
The 5 Best Monitor Controllers for your home studio
18 Jun · The ability to accurately control your levels is extremely underrated. We check out the Best Monitor Controllers for a home studio setup.
Guitar Gear Gems
Guitar Gear Gems: Fender Japan Celebrates
18 Jun · This week we we look at some Fender Japan limited run exclusive guitars and the newly re-released G&L Rampage 24
Make Noise Bruxa: Strega’s Delay is Coming to Eurorack
18 Jun · Make Noise Bruxa brings the wonderfully creative delay/filter combination from the Strega synth to your Eurorack system.
Deal: Steinberg IXO – Audio Interfaces for Content Creators
18 Jun · Steinberg IXO series audio interfaces are designed for mobile content creation, podcasting, streaming, and music production. Now cheaper!
Software Deals
Software Deals: Up to 95% off Plugin Alliance, SSL, Eventide & more!
18 Jun · This week’s edition of Software Deals includes amazing offers from Plugin Alliance, SSL, Eventide, GForce Software, and more. Save up to 95%!
Guitar Deals
Guitar Deals: 5 Great Epiphone Bargains!
17 Jun · This week's Guitar Deals at Thomann we check out the Top 5 Epiphone deals with great savings all round
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