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Jupiter III J3DX analog space synth incoming from Chamber of Sounds
01 Jul 2019 · Handbuilt in the USA the Jupiter J3DX is the 10th-anniversary edition of the mad little space born mini Jupiter synth from Chamber of Sounds coming in July
Boaz One – Plastic Modular Guitar with 50 combinations
01 Jul 2019 · The new Boaz One modular guitar was built using Injection Moulded Plastic and has up to 50 variations available including a number of pre-configured pickup "cassettes".
Grez Guitars – The Folsom combines Tele and Firebird pickups
01 Jul 2019 · The new Grez Guitar Folsom gives you a unique combination of a Tele bridge pickup and Firebird neck pickup. These new Californian guitars certainly stand out from the crowd
Did Gibson steal the Les Paul design?
30 Jun 2019 · O.W. Appleton claimed that in 1943 he brought a solid body, single cutaway, electric Spanish style guitar he had made to show Gibson Guitars . Looks a lot like the Les Paul that came out 9 years later in 1952
Which Squier Strat would a Fender Master Builder buy?
30 Jun 2019 · Philip McKnight poses the question "What Squier Would A Fender Master Builder Buy?" to Fender Master Builder Ron Thorn.
Korg Minilogue and Monologue get v2.0 updates and updated Sound Librarian
29 Jun 2019 · They've just released a version 2.0 update to both the original Minilogue and the Monologue. It's good to see that Korg doesn't forget the loyal users of the older model.
One Control BJF-S66: A pedal company builds an amp!
29 Jun 2019 · The new One Control BJF-S66 100-watt Class D amp was designed to sound like a Fender Blackface and be the perfect platform for your pedals.
Will Raspberry Pi soon replace our DAWs?
28 Jun 2019 · The Raspberry Pi miniature computer is more powerful than ever in its fourth generation. Could it become an option as a DAW computer for music applications in the near future?
Gibson loses Flying V trademark case in EU court
28 Jun 2019 · Gibson has lost their Flying V trademark case in European courts. The court has stated that the US company just waited far too long to act.
Your own official Prince ‘Cloud’ Guitar? Online pre-orders are now open.
28 Jun 2019 · The Prince Cloud guitar finally gets an official release and it look amazing. You can now order one of these iconic guitars of your very own.
Acustica debuts AI presets in its Cola vintage British console emulation
28 Jun 2019 · For the first time, Acustica has employed deep learning AI tech in the role of simulating the mixing decisions of a real-life audio engineer! Is Cola the dawn of a new era in mixing?
Cubase and Nuendo add ARA support – great news for Melodyne users
27 Jun 2019 · Using Melodyne in Cubase or Nuendo? You're in for a treat! With the latest updates, Steinberg has added ARA 2 support to both of its DAWs. It's a major workflow improvement for Melodyne users.
Native Instruments Massive X is here. Finally!
27 Jun 2019 · Native Instruments has released its hotly anticipated update to Massive, Massive X! And it's certainly a big update - but can it live up to the enormous expectations?
Joyo Bantamp FireBrand: A lunchbox amp for modern high-gain metal tones
27 Jun 2019 · Joyo Audio has just launched their new Bantamp Firebrand and it has twin channels, a 12AX7 preamp, Bluetooth and 20-watts of Class D power
Sinee Audiotools Kikzilla creates instant rumble bass lines for techno
26 Jun 2019 · Kikzilla by Sinee Audiotools and ISM creates techno rumble bass lines from any kick drum track with just a few clicks. If you're into the harder varieties of techno, this plug-in may be worth a look!
Cryptocurrency-mining Trojan found in pirated music software
26 Jun 2019 · Still snooping around on warez sites for music software? Watch out for a nasty bit of malware written exclusively for people like you, hiding inside your download folder.
Adorable wooden buttoned Organelle thing gets a hardware update
26 Jun 2019 · The Critter and Guitari Organelle is a remarkable little blue box with wooden buttons and an engine full of effects, synthesis and sampling. New version brings more power, a speaker, MIDI ports and mic
Ableton presents “Learning Synths” browser based synth teaching tool
26 Jun 2019 · Learning Synths from Ableton is a browser based interactive sound generating tool that takes you through all of the synth basics - and it's brilliant.
Kush Audio AR-1 plug-in: A modern take on a classic Abbey Road compressor
26 Jun 2019 · Kush Audio released an emulation of an interesting hardware compressor with deep musical history. The unit saw notable use at the Abbey Road Studios on later Beatles and early Pink Floyd records.
PRS Private Stock Modern Eagle V Limited: Soaring to new heights?
25 Jun 2019 · The latest version of the PRS Private Stock Modern Eagle has some interesting switching options and amazing tone woods.
Native Instruments Massive X set for June 27 release date
25 Jun 2019 · After months of waiting, it looks like Native Instruments Massive X is about to be released. Word is that the software synthesizer will come out on June 27, as NI has revealed on social media.
Fender Vintera Series launches with new Strat, Tele, Jaguar, and more
25 Jun 2019 · New Mexican Fender Vintera Series replaces the old Classic Player Series and brings new colour options, Modified versions and Tim Shaw pickups