Equipment News, Leaks and Tips

Kodamo EssenceFM Update v7.0 Makes This 300-Voice Digital Poly More Powerful Than Ever

13 May · A new update for the Kodamo EssenceFM adds a 16-track step sequencer, second LFO and more to the already powerhouse FM synth.

GRM Tools Atelier is Coming Soon!

13 May · The new GRM Tools Atelier Creative Audio Workbench is a versatile sound design software sketch pad in plugin and standalone formats.

Guitar Journal: Trump Tariffs & Blues Driver 30th Anniversary

13 May · Guitar industry impacted by Trump tariffs, Neural DSP price hikes, and a rare Boss BD-2 30th-anniversary pedal.

Hughes & Kettner joins Thomann – The Spirit of Rock!

13 May · Hughes & Kettner joins Thomann! Discover how this German guitar giant merger could be a match made in heaven for musicians.

SSL, Universal Audio, Sonnox: 3 Ultimate Software Deals!

13 May · 85% off SSL, Universal Audio, and Sonnox products: Top plugins and bundles at a huge discount. For a limited time only!

u-he Uhbik 2: First Images and Public Beta Announced

13 May · In addition to Zebra 3, u-he Uhbik 2 was also presented at this year's Superbooth. A public beta will be released soon.

Sónar Festival 2025: Digital Art Meets Club Culture – Barcelona Becomes a Hotspot for Electronic Music

13 May · The 2025 Sónar Festival will bring together electronic superstars, avant-garde artists and tech visionaries in Barcelona in mid-June.

Softube Console 1 Channel Mk III & Fader Mk III Update Adds Plugin Alliance Support & Review!

13 May · Softube Console 1 Channel Mk III & Fader Mk III: Plugin Alliance support is here! Integrate 25 new plugins and enjoy a streamlined mixing workflow.

Roland DrumLink – Go Wireless With Your V-Drums – Available Now!

13 May · Available to buy now, the new Roland DrumLink products deliver wireless connectivity for the cable-conscious V-Drummer.

SoundCloud Under Fire: Artists Fear AI Use of Their Music

13 May · The debate over SoundCloud's AI clause raises questions about the ethical use of AI in the music industry.

Mooer MSC50 Pro: It Doesn’t Get More Disco Than That!

13 May · It glitters, it shimmers, it coil-splits: The Mooer MSC50 Pro combines high-quality materials with a disco look at a great price!

Gibson Parlor Rosewood EC: Small Yet Mighty!

13 May · The Gibson Parlor Rosewood EC offers asmall bodied acoustic with a big sound

Clank Uranograph: What in the World Is This Amazing-Sounding Machine?

13 May · Part classical instrument, part envelope-pushing synthesizer, part effects processor, the Clank Uranograph is weird and wonderful.

Elektron Overbridge for iPad: How Soon Could You Be Streaming Your Digitone II?

13 May · Elektron teased Overbridge for iPad at Superbooth - and it looks amazing. But when will you be able to download it?

Make More Metal – The 5 Best V-Style Guitars For Any Budget

12 May · Are you looking for the best v-style guitars on the market? Or your first one? Or an upgrade? We've got five suggestions!

Live Digital Mixers: Tools Of The Trade

12 May · On this list of live digital mixers, you'll find trusted options ranging from mobile sound rigs and small venues all the way up to theatres.

Montreux Jazz Festival 2025 with Thomann & Shure: Win a Wildcard and Gear!

12 May · Thomann and Shure are looking for acts for the Montreux Jazz Festival - apply now, win a wildcard, equipment and be there live on stage!

Intellijel Jellymix: The Desktop Mixer You’ve Been Waiting For?

12 May · Intellijel Jellymix is a compact desktop mixer with 5 stereo channels for your drum machines, groove boxes, and synths. The perfect mixer for your desktop setup?

Tube Amp Broken Due to User Error: These 5 Things will Come Back to Haunt You!

12 May · Broken tube amp due to user error? It really shouldn't happen. That is, if you avoid these 5 deadly sins in the care and feeding of your amp.

FirComp 2, BaxEQ, PhillyDI: Free Plugins of the Week

11 May · FirComp 2 is one of the best compressor plugins out there – and now you can download it for free! Here's our round-up of the best free plugins of the week.

This Week’s Highlights: Superbooth Stories

10 May · In this week's highlights, we catch up on some of the most exciting stories from Superbooth25, with releases from Vermona and Moog Music.

RYK Modular Time Slice Is a 4-Channel Eurorack Looper That’ll Make Your Head Spin

09 May · RYK Modular Time Slice is a 4-channel audio looper for Eurorack. But that’s just scratching the surface. Let Time Slice bend your loops into oblivion!

AI Synthesis: The Unbelievable Future Of Synthesizers Is Almost Here

09 May · In this special report on AI synthesis, we try to answer the question: could an AI-powered soft synth someday mimic a Roland Jupiter-8?

Morphor Echon 6: Analog Polysynth Based on BBD Resonators

09 May · One of the most unusual synths debuting at Superbooth 25 is Morphor’s Echon 6 – a six-voice analog polysynth based on BBD resonators.