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Just a Sample, BP-909, Tubeshifter: Free Plugins of the Week

05 Jan · Let's kick off 2025 with three awesome free plugins! Just a Sample is an open-source sampler, BP-909 packs a punch, and Tubeshifter delivers tasty saturation.

Tops and Flops: Highlights of the Week

04 Jan · In this week's edition of Tops and Flops, we'll discuss the most exciting and entertaining stories, and a few other gems I've found online.

My Music Highlights of 2024: Musical Moments of the Year

29 Dec 2024 · If you're a music fan, 2024 was packed with releases, live shows, and interviews throughout the year. Here are some of my music highlights.

Best Free Plugins of 2024: Freeware Picks of the Year

29 Dec 2024 · It’s been a good year for free plugins! From unique effects to creative software synths, there were heaps of great freeware to discover. We check out the best free plugins of 2024!

My Highlights of 2024: The Best Software for Electronic Music Production

27 Dec 2024 · These are my 2024 picks for the best software for electronic music production.

The Best Budget Reverb Pedals for your Setup

26 Dec 2024 · Guitar pedals can provide versatile effects for a range of instruments. We check out some of the best budget reverb pedals for your setup.

My Highlights of the Year 2024: Concerts, Parties and New Gear for my Studio!

25 Dec 2024 · These are my highlights of the year 2024, with lots of great events and most importantly these cool upgrades & gadgets for my studio!

5 of the Best Christmas Albums That Capture the Festive Spirit

25 Dec 2024 · Merry Christmas Folks! To get you into that festive mood, we've selected some of the best Christmas albums recorded in the last century.

Mixing vs Mastering: Can You Do It All?

23 Dec 2024 · So you've started creating tracks in your home studio, but what are the next steps in the process? We're looking at mixing vs mastering.

OctoWah Stew, Resonator, Subtle Spaces: Free Plugins of the Week

22 Dec 2024 · OctoWah Stew fattens up your tracks with a tasty blend of octaves, overdrive, and auto wah. Check it out in this week’s round-up of the best free plugins.

Studio Christmas Gifts for Musicians

19 Dec 2024 · Looking for a special gift for the musician in the family this holiday season? Here's a list of Studio Christmas Gifts to help you decide.

The Yamaha DM7 Firmware Update version 1.6 arrives with the PY64-D Dante Card

19 Dec 2024 · Now in version 1.6, the Yamaha DM7 firmware update allows remote control for immersive mixing and 5.1 surround panning for broadcast users.

The Best ADAT Preamps for your Home Studio

18 Dec 2024 · We look at some of the best ADAT preamps for multitrack recording, analogue mixing, or incorporating hardware into your DAW workflow.

Digicrush: SSL’s First Bitcrusher and Lo-Fi Plugin

18 Dec 2024 · The only bitcrusher we need? SSL Digicrush aims to stand out from the crowd of lo-fi sound plugins with these features.

The Best Microphones of 2024: Affordable Recording

18 Dec 2024 · In this roundup, we're looking at some of the best microphones released in 2024 for streaming, content creation, and home recording.

Software Deals: Awesome Holiday Deals from Soundtoys, SSL, GForce and More!

17 Dec 2024 · The Soundtoys Holiday Sale is on: Save up to 75% on Soundtoys 5 and individual plugins! GForce, SSL, and AIR Music Tech are having big holiday sales, too.

From Bedroom to Pro: Upgrading Your Home Studio

16 Dec 2024 · Looking to take your music production and recording capabilities to new heights? We check out different ways of upgrading your home studio.

PSP Chamber, e::Pi Lite, Rasp: Free Plugins of the Week

15 Dec 2024 · PSP Chamber is a chamber reverb, e::Pi Lite is modeled after the famous Big Muff Pi, and Rasp is “not a conventional distortion effect”: Freebies of the week!

Behringer Pro VS Mini – UPDATE: 2.0 Firmware with New Features!

13 Dec 2024 · Behringer's Pro VS Mini receives a v2.0 firmware update that brings a collection of useful updates, including an extra voice of polyphony!