UNNECESSARY GEAR
Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Yamaha FG7 and FS7 Series: High-End Acoustic Guitars from Japan!
17 Sep · Yamaha FG7 and FS7 series bring premium craftsmanship and Atmosfeel pickups. Here's what sets these new acoustics apart from Martin and Taylor.
SYNTH JOURNAL
Sonicware ELZ_1 core, Dirtywave Announces a Performance Mixer, More: Synth Journal
17 Sep · Want a new Sonicware ELZ_1 core? Better hurry, because they’re limited to 50 units only…
Review
Vengeance Sound VPS Avenger 2 Synthesizer at 50% Off in This Sale!
17 Sep · Only a few days left to grab 50 percent off Vengeance Sound's VPS Avenger 2 synthesizer.
Harley Benton SC-550 Plus Fluence adds Active Fishman Pickups
17 Sep · With the two SC-550 Plus Fluence models, Harley Benton adds two single-cut guitars with Fishman Fluence pickups two its roster.
MESA/Boogie 90s Triple Rectifier Standard: Less limited, more chrome!
17 Sep · MESA/Boogie resurrects a legend with the 150-watt 90s Triple Rectifier - now with a new look!
Epiphone Joan Jett Olympic Special Returns in Vintage Sunburst
17 Sep · The Epiphone Joan Jett Olympic Special is back in Vintage Sunburst. But is it good value for money?
EVH 5150 Iconic 15W Head: 6L6 Edition added!
17 Sep · EVH has updated the 5150 Iconic 15W Head, with two colors and a 6L6 version. Check it out!
SSL 4K Bundle: Now With sonible AI!
17 Sep · The SSL 4K Bundle, which provides authentic console-style processing workflows, now features sonible AI assistance in its latest update.
Joe Landers Profligacy Is a KORG Prophecy Emulator: Get the Prodigy’s Synth for Free!
17 Sep · Joe Landers Profligacy puts the KORG Prophecy hardware in your computer. This is the same synth that The Prodigy rinsed. But there’s a catch…
BOUTIQUE MICS
Boutique Microphones: Made By Hand
16 Sep · We check out some different manufacturers of hand-crafted boutique microphones that can expand your mic locker for taking on a wide range of recording projects.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Panorama Whitekirk Delivers Haunting Guitars in a 12th Century Church – Sounds and Presets
16 Sep · A broad collection of sounds for you this week, featuring Panorama Whitekirk, a delightful sampled guitar, plus sounds for classic, quirky analogue synths and the Moog Muse!
Guitar Days at Thomann: More Than 500 Cool Deals With up to 60% Off
16 Sep · 22 days of discounted guitars, amps and effects - while stocks last! It's Thomann Guitar Days!
Córdoba Fusion Orchestra CE Pro: Flamenco and More
16 Sep · An upgraded pickup and new tonewoods: the Córdoba Fusion Orchestra CE Pro concert guitar is a real standout!
Roland TR-1000: Available Again!
16 Sep · Roland's TR-1000 gets even better with update version 1.20, bringing new MFX, locked-in LFOs, 808 and 909 ACB bass sound generators, and more.
zplane Timbre: New Multiband Formant Shaper With Vocoder Functionality
16 Sep · zplane Timbre brings formant shifting with vocoder functionality and Unlinked Mode. Seriously exciting stuff for sound design.
Antares AutoTune Go for FL Studio: A Free Add-On for All Users!
16 Sep · We all love a good freebie, and this time, Antares has teamed up with Image-Line to offer the Antares AutoTune Go pitch correction tool, free to all from FL Cloud.
Arturia MiniFreak v5.0 Update – User Samples and Wavetables!
15 Sep · Four years on, the remarkable Arturia MiniFreak get a new update with the long-awaited addition of user sample and wavetable uploads. plus new presets to show them off!
Guitar Journal
Guitar Journal: Gibson Miami, Pink Floyd Gold Pick & More
15 Sep · We check out the Gibson Garage Miami, a £5.75k gold Pink Floyd plectrum, and design virtual guitars with the Offset Guitar Builder.
Software Deals
Steinberg, Universal Audio, Native Instruments: 3 Strong Software Deals — DAW, Tape Machines, and Guitar Amps
15 Sep · Steinberg Cubase Elements 15, Universal Audio Ampex ATR-102, and Native Instruments Guitar Rig 7 Pro on sale: DAW, tape machine, and amp sim. Now discounted.
Fender Lee Sklar Precision Bass: Aged To Perfection
15 Sep · The Fender Lee Sklar Precision Bass is a faithful replica of the highly individual P Bass that can be heard on countless albums.
RND Plugins Launch: Rupert Neve Designs’ First-Ever Software Goes Live
15 Sep · RND Plugins are here: Rupert Neve Designs' first-ever software release brings the Portico II, 551 EQ, and 542 Tape Emulator to your DAW.
EHX Adrian Belew Echoflanger: The Legendary King Crimson effect is back – but limited!
15 Sep · EHX has brought back the Echoflanger! This time, it's the limited edition Adrian Belew Echoflanger. With THAT sound, too.