Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Joe Bonamassa reveals transparent Fender Twin Amp made of Lucite
26 Aug 2019 · Joe Bonamassa has just revealed a transparent Fender Twin amp on his Instagram page. It looks stunning and might be based on one of his signature Twin amps. Here's what we know so far.
Deal: Get PSP Audioware compressor plug-ins at 55% off for a limited time
26 Aug 2019 · Punchy sound for less! For the next five days, you can get a nice rebate on various zero-latency compressor plug-ins by PSP Audioware. Get four PSP compressors at less than half their regular price.
Propellerhead becomes Reason Studios and releases Reason 11 as a plug-in
26 Aug 2019 · Talk about a revolution! Propellerhead has announced that Reason 11 will run as a plug-in, letting you use the Reason Rack in other DAWs. They've also changed their name to Reason Studios.
Neural DSP Archetype Nolly: A new Djent virtual amp and effects plugin
26 Aug 2019 · Adam "Nolly" Getgood is one of the pioneers of Djent and this new software package captures his own amp collection and gives you all you need to make tight, clean modern metal guitar tones in one software ...
PRS John Mayer Silver Sky Relic – Only $400 more than a standard version!
25 Aug 2019 · You can now buy a custom aged, relic version of the popular PRS John Mayer Silver Sky signature model. This custom work will add a $400 increase in price, but people will think you gig heavily and that you are ...
Best free plug-ins this week: LowBitMonoSyn, Full Bucket Phaser and African Gyl
25 Aug 2019 · This week's collection of the best free plug-ins features a nice little phaser, a funky chiptune synth and some authentic sounds from Africa. Here's Full Bucket Phaser, LowBitMonoSyn and African Gyl.
TC Electronic Hall Of Fame 2 X4: A reverb pedal on steroids
24 Aug 2019 · TC Electronic has expanded its Hall Of Fame 2 pedal, putting it on a course of steroids by adding 4 MASH footswitches, 8 presets, mono and stereo modes as well as a few other goodies.
Fender announces Eric Clapton Crossroads Blind Faith Telecaster
23 Aug 2019 · Fender's Custom Shop has built a copy of one of Mr Clapton's most famous guitars: the Eric Clapton Crossroads Blind Faith Telecaster! Proceeds from the sale are to go to Mr Clapton's charity.
Madrona Labs Aaltoverb: Change the size of the room in real time
23 Aug 2019 · Madrona Labs has released Aaltoverb. The reverb plug-in has a very simple GUI that may not look like much at first glance, but it has a very cool trick up its sleeve.
Fender Player Series guitars get new Silver and Capri Orange finishes
23 Aug 2019 · Fender's Player Series gets some striking new colours for autumn 2019. If you're bored of the standard sunburst or black finishes, check out the new Silver and Capri Orange tones!
Deal: Save 50% on Zynaptiq Wormhole for a limited time
23 Aug 2019 · Zynaptiq Wormhole is an unusual multi effects plug-in that creates all sorts of warped effects and sends your audio into another dimension. Now is your chance to get it for half its regular price.
Balaguer Guitars launches the Espada T-BAR, a shapely offset 26″ baritone
23 Aug 2019 · Balaguer Guitars' new Espada T-BAR Tony Pizzuti Signature Model is a fantastic-looking offset with a 26.5" baritone scale length, loads of retro vibe and a surprisingly affordable price tag.
Sampleson SUB: Vintage Analog Drums and Sub Bass Oscillator virtual synth and it’s free
23 Aug 2019 · Sampleson has put together a virtual vintage drum instrument packed with 18 synthesized percussion sounds and a sub-bass oscillator and it's yours for free.
Behringer K-2 semi-modular analog synthesizer inspired by Korg MS-20 ready to ship
23 Aug 2019 · The renamed K-2 is here, it appears to be a direct 1-to-1 clone of the Korg MS-20 Dual VCO Analog Synthesizer but with MIDI, Eurorack compatibility and 16-voice polychain.
Earthquaker Devices Sunn O))) Life Pedal gold reissue
22 Aug 2019 · EarthQuaker Devices and Sunn O))) have just announced a reissue of the Life Pedal in gold. Only 500 pieces are being produced worldwide, with all the drone tones of the original intact!
DPA Microphones DPA 2028: Supercardioid condenser mic for live vocals
22 Aug 2019 · DPA Microphones has announced the DPA 2028 vocal mic. The condenser mic with a supercardioid polar pattern is designed for live vocals, as well as broadcast and AV applications.
Behringer modular is underway and it’s a bit Moogy
22 Aug 2019 · Behringer posts some images of what looks like a modular module they are working on. It bears some resemblance to the Moog 921B oscillator which is rather unexpected.
Krischer Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer V2 looks fabulous in black
22 Aug 2019 · Krischer has updated his Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer with a new sexy look and has added 3 CV inputs to catapult it from the drone category into the realms of melody.
IK Multimedia Amplitube Brian May sound pack: We Will (Virtually) Rock You
22 Aug 2019 · IK Multimedia has released its Amplitube Brian May software pack, aiming to give you all the classic Queen tones you could possibly want. But does it get close to Brian May's iconic sound?
Catalinbread Topanga II: More verb, more surf, more spaghetti
22 Aug 2019 · The new limited edition Catalinbread Topanga II is based on the Fender 6G15 spring reverb and will give you all those classic '60s sounds of surf music and spaghetti westerns.
LEAK! Is Arturia about to release “3 Delays You’ll Actually Use”?
22 Aug 2019 · Images of what seems to be Arturia's "3 Delays You'll Actually Use" were leaked online for a short time. Are they about to release emulations of the Roland Space Echo and EHX Deluxe Memory Man?
PRS Pre-Factory Santana I Limited Edition: Only 6 pieces worldwide!
21 Aug 2019 · Paul Reed Smith is donating money to Eric Clapton's Crossroads Center in Antigua from the sale of these six exclusive Pre-Factory Santana I Limited Edition models.