Equipment News, Leaks and Tips

Beetronics Larva: Magic Morphing Phaser for Endless Vibes

19 Nov · Finally, a phaser with bee vibes! The Beetronics Larva Morphing Phaser is a fully analogue effect with two phaser effects in one.

Blackstar’s St James 100: Best of Both Worlds

19 Nov · Blackstar St James 100 lightweight heads and combos blend EL34 and 6L6 tubes for great tone.

Nystrom Crum Hum: Generative Experimental Soundscape Synth

19 Nov · Nyström Crum Hum is a generative experimental soundscape synthesizer with 12 different sound engines, built-in effects, and plenty of randomization.

CME H4MIDI WC and U4MIDI WC MIDI Interfaces For Studio or Standalone

19 Nov · Take it to the stage or keep it in the studio with the CME H4MIDI WC and U4MIDI WC MIDI Interfaces, both offering flexibility for very little cash.

How to Get that Old-school Sampler Sound

18 Nov · Ever wondered how to get the old-school sampler sound? Punchy lo-fi drums and underwater pad sounds can give your music a retro feel.

The Best Audio Interfaces of 2024: Our Picks of the Litter

18 Nov · It's that time of the year when we look back at the most exciting releases. Here are some of the best audio interfaces introduced in 2024.

Godin 5th Avenue Thin Line: The Perfect Blend of Sound and Design

18 Nov · The Godin 5th Avenue Thin Line impressively combines the best features of two renowned lines from the same company.

beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII & DT 1770 Pro MKII Headphones Review

18 Nov · We tested the new beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII and DT 1770 Pro MKII studio headphones. This is our review!

Fender Christmas Deal: Save up to 15%, plus Epiphone, EVH, and ESP deals!

18 Nov · Save up to 15 percent on electric guitars in the Fender Christmas deal, including models from Epiphone, EVH and ESP!

The Wes Audio Sale: Major Savings on Hardware

18 Nov · Until December 31, you can get some major discounts with the Wes Audio Sale, including rack processors and 500-series modules and casings.

Acoustic Guitar Deals: Savings with Gibson, Gretsch and More!

18 Nov · Grab these acoustic guitar deals ahead of the Black Friday madness! Sample the tones of these premium acoustic guitars, representing great value for money.

Neural DSP Quad Cortex: Limited Christmas Edition in Red!

18 Nov · Ho, ho, ho! The Neural DSP Quad Cortex is now available in a special Christmas edition in red with gold-coloured footswitches!

Jackson Audio Twin Trem: A Blend of Classic & Modern

18 Nov · The Twin Trem pedal blends classic and modern tremolo tones. With independent controls for each tremolo

Angel Dust, TesslaSE MKIII, Reflex Limiter: Free Plugins of the Week

17 Nov · Angel Dust is a pitch-shifting dual delay that will make your head spin! Check it out in this week’s collection of the best free plugins.

Roland FANTOM EX Free Expansion: Get Your Juno-106 ACB Now!

16 Nov · The Juno-106 ACB Expansion is now free for all owners of Roland FANTOM EX synths and FANTOM EX upgrades.

Korg DW-8000: The Best Hybrid Classic Synth You’ve Never Heard

15 Nov · The mid-‘80s saw the release of the Korg DW-8000, a unique digital/analog hybrid that sounds like nothing else on the planet.

Affordable Headphone Amps for Bedroom Jam Sessions

15 Nov · Headphone amps are a readily available rehearsal tool. With plenty to choose from, let's check out some price-friendly options that could be perfect for you.

Catalinbread Soft Focus Deluxe – Ultimate Shoegaze!

15 Nov · The Catalinbread Soft Focus Deluxe adds the delay, distortion and more to this shoegaze favourite

Union Audio elara.6: Configurable DJ Mixer With Innovative AP Strips

15 Nov · The Union Audio elara.6 can be configured to suit your style using either rotary dials or faders. This DJ mixer offers some very innovative concepts.

Prince’s Legendary Gear Under the Hammer: OB-8, Amek Mixer and Cloud Guitar – Who Wants to Bid?

15 Nov · The handmade Schecter guitar, an OB-8 and an Amek desk that once belonged to Prince are the jewels of the auction.

Bastl Instruments Kastle 2 FX Wizard Is a Hardware Effects Playground

15 Nov · Bastl Instruments Kastle 2 FX Wizard is a patchable stereo multi-effects hardware unit capable of everything from the simple to the glitched-out.