Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Fender Songs chord app launches on Apple iPhone with 750,000 tracks
23 Oct 2019 · The new Fender Songs app has launched for Apple iPhone, letting you learn the chords to over 750,000 new tunes whilst you jam along on your guitar, banjo or keyboard. Lyrics? Yes. Tabs? No.
PRS 35th Anniversary: Three new Custom 24 models and McCarty range updates
23 Oct 2019 · It's the PRS 35th anniversary year and the company is releasing three new Custom 24 models covering all price points: SE, S2 and Core. Plus the McCarty models are being tweaked a little for 2020.
Deal: Waldorf celebrates its 30th birthday with 50% off software synths
23 Oct 2019 · Happy birthday, Waldorf! To commemorate its 30th anniversary, Waldorf has cut the prices of its software synths in half for a few days. Get Waldorf Lector, Largo, Nave and others at 50% off!
Strymon Iridium: A new amp/cab simulator pedal
23 Oct 2019 · A first image surfaces of a new Strymon pedal called Iridium, an amp/cab simulator pedal - we'll keep you posted as new details are released about this pedal. Watch this space!
Universal Audio launched Apollo Twin X and Twin x4 desktop audio interfaces
23 Oct 2019 · According to leaked dealer information, Universal Audio might be about to announce two new Thunderbolt 3 desktop interfaces: an Apollo Twin X DUO and Apollo Twin x4!
Deal: Marshall Origin 5C Combo for only 249 instead of 499 Euros
22 Oct 2019 · A Marshall Origin 5C Combo for only 249 instead of 499 Euros - now that's a massive saving. The classic Marshall crunch tones are there and it's designed for home and studio use.
Superlative Space Bee SB01 opens for preorders on Kickstarter
22 Oct 2019 · Superlative has the Space Bee SB01 homage to the SH-101 ready for production and are looking for preorders on Kickstarter for $899 from people interested in "the sound of the past, crafted for the future".
FLASH: The synth built into a MIDI plug
22 Oct 2019 · On one end is a MIDI plug, on the other is a jack socket. Somewhere in between is FLASH - a teeny-tiny fully working 16-voice FM synthesizer.
16-inch MacBook Pro reportedly in production, pictured in latest macOS Catalina
22 Oct 2019 · A 16-inch MacBook Pro with notably slimmer screen bezels to make room for a slightly bigger display is intended to replace the current 15.4-inch model this or next year.
Deal: Get Synthmaster Player with 1800 presets for free
21 Oct 2019 · Synthmaster Player by KV331 Audio contains all of Synthmaster's 1800 presets, and it's completely free for a limited time. For a huge library of out-of-the-box synth sounds, don't miss this deal.
Fender Mod Shop offers new Silverburst finish on Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazzmaster
21 Oct 2019 · Fender's Mod Shop has quietly been adding some nice custom options of late, including mahogany necks. Now it offers one of our favourite finishes, Silverburst, for the first time.
Elektron releases OS updates for Analog Rytm, Analog Four and Analog Heat
21 Oct 2019 · Elektron has released OS updates for the Analog Rytm and Analog Four. Among other improvements, both machines received a major feature that many had been wishing for: sequencer MIDI out, at last!
Skwitch: the expressive squashy buttock for your iPhone music making
21 Oct 2019 · Skwitch is a springy dome of musical control that translates your fingering into expressive gestures through the squishing of a buttock-like interface - just make sure your hands are warm.
New modules for Voltage Modular from Vult, Ben Davis and M*4
21 Oct 2019 · Cherry Audio's Voltage Modular virtual Eurorack environment has picked up a bunch of new modules from developers Vult, Ben Davis and M*4.
Best free plug-ins this week: Oberom, SyncSawSynth and RhythmDelayFree
20 Oct 2019 · Freeware Sunday has arrived, featuring a new sampled gem by SampleScience, a quirky sawtooth and noise synth and a simple, but useful tap delay. Check out Oberom, SyncSawSynth and RhythmDelayFree.
Jared Dines’ 18-string guitar eBay charity auction fail – ‘Don’t drink and bid’
19 Oct 2019 · Jared Dines’ 18-string guitar eBay charity auction has failed to reach its goal: The YouTuber was let down by the winning bidder, whose excuse was, "Don't drink and bid on eBay. Sorry".
Island Instruments Galo: Blending a Danelectro and a Fender Jaguar!
19 Oct 2019 · Montreal based Island Instruments has just launched its enticing new Galo model, inspired by the old Danelectro Dano Pro and loaded with UK hand wound Mojo pickups. Tasty!
Deal: Get Zynaptiq Intensity at over 50% off
19 Oct 2019 · Are your mixes and masters lacking that certain something? Zynaptiq Intensity is an AI-based sonic enhancer plug-in unlike any other. And it's on sale for less than half the price for a limited time!
Roswell Pro Audio Mini K87: compact, neutral-voiced condenser mic at a sane price
18 Oct 2019 · Roswell is back with a new mic of botique quality at affordable price - the Mini K87. Whereas the Mini K47's goal was capturing a particular vintage voicing, this one goes after transparency.
Gibson Chuck Berry 1955 ES-350T: It’s here at last!
18 Oct 2019 · The new Gibson Chuck Berry 1955 ES-350T is getting released on 18 October, Chuck's birthday. This faithful recreation of his favourite guitar will certainly ring a few bells!
Victory The Copper VC35: A new amplifier head with a very British flavour
18 Oct 2019 · The latest in the Victory's Compact series, this 35W lunchbox has a very familiar Vox-like tone that should give you bags of tones from its simple layout.
The PRS SE One is back! But only in Europe for a limited time…
18 Oct 2019 · A star of the PRS back catalogue, the PRS SE One is a classic single-cut design loaded with a lone P90 in the bridge position - now it's back as a limited edition for Europe. Pure P90 bliss!