Equipment News, Leaks and Tips

Mixing Vinyl in 2026: Everything You Need to Get Started

26 Mar · Ready to start mixing vinyl? Here are the turntables, cartridges and mixers you need to spin records.

Synth Journal: Erica Synths KONSTRUKT-8 is a Modular Drum Machine you can Build Yourself!

26 Mar · This week’s Synth Journal is packed with Eurorack news: Check out Erica Synths' awesome KONSTRUKT-8 drum machine and the latest from Make Noise, ALM, and more!

Tiptop Audio Buchla Model 248t: The Mighty MARF is Finally Shipping!

26 Mar · The much-anticipated Tiptop Audio Buchla Model 248t Multiple Arbitrary Function Generator (MARF) is now available for purchase!

Harley Benton ST-80FR: New Guitars with Sparkle Burst and Holographic Finishes

26 Mar · The new Harley Benton ST-80FR models stand out with bold finishes and a strong feature set, offering plenty of guitar for the price.

Thomann Spring Sale 2026: Awesome Studio Deals With Up to 60% Off!

26 Mar · At the Thomann Spring Sale, you do not have to hunt for deals like Easter eggs. We have handpicked the best studio deals for you.

FreqPort FreqTube FT1-EMU: Now Available at 25% Off!

26 Mar · The FreqPort FreqTube FT1-EMU saturation plugin emulates and integrates with the hardware version, and it's now available at an intro price.

Behringer Synths Price Drops 2026: It Goes On – Again!

26 Mar · Price Reductions part 9: Now even more Behringer synths have been reduced in price!

EVH 5150 DX: Kill Switches and Quilted Maple

26 Mar · The four new models in the EVH 5150 DX series update the design with new features

Blawan: How Modular Systems, Distortion, and Noise Shape His Uncompromising Techno Sound

26 Mar · Blawan builds techno from noise, distortion, and modular systems. This article shows why his sound feels shaped rather than produced.

Soundboks Mix: Take the Party Into Any Environment With 121dB of Power

26 Mar · Soundboks Mix is an all-weather battery-powered speaker built to keep the party going in any situation.

The Rise of Silent Stages: Are Amps and Wedges Becoming Obsolete?

25 Mar · We investigate the rise of silent stages and discuss whether guitar amps and stage monitors are becoming irrelevant in today's live sound environments.

Altitude 5 for the JP-8000 and Many of its Clones! – Sounds and Presets

25 Mar · The Roland JP-8000 has seen a bit of a reemergence in recent months, mainly because of clones and recreations. Now, Altitude 5 breathes more life into this vintage VA, as well as its imitators.

Jackson Christian Andreu Rhoads RR24 EVTN6: The Gojira Guitarist’s Signature Guitar Gets an Exciting Update!

25 Mar · The new Jackson Christian Andreu Signature is the perfect visual representation of Gojira's progressive metal. The specs are great, too.

Elektron Tonverk Update 1.3.0: Now with Wavetables and More

25 Mar · Elektron Tonverk is the big uber sampler from Sweden. Update 1.3.0 now includes Wavefinder Machine and more!

Strymon Cloudburst Ambient Reverb: Midnight Edition!

25 Mar · The Strymon Cloudburst Ambient Reverb effect pedal is now available in a limited Midnight edition in black. Check it out here!

Steinberg Nuendo 15: Next Generation Post-Production

25 Mar · Now in version 15, Steinberg Nuendo has enhanced post-production features with dialogue intelligibility metering, improved automation, and more.

Thomann Spring Sale 2026: Electric Guitars, Basses, and Acoustic Guitars up to 60% Off!

25 Mar · Check out these epic guitar and bass deals from the Thomann Spring Sale 2026! Save up to 50% on Fender, Gibson, Martin, and more!

Evil Otto: This Free OTT Compressor from Audio Damage Instantly Adds Punch to Your Mix

25 Mar · Evil Otto is a free OTT compressor from Audio Damage. Multiband compression adds punch, detail, and presence to your mix.

Tone King Royalist Review: The Best “Amp in a Box” Solution?

25 Mar · Is Tone King still the king of tone? In our Tone King Royalist review, we check out the company's latest amp pedal to find out.

Guitar Journal: That Sold Out Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V & More

24 Mar · Michael Schenker’s sold-out Flying V, Richie Sambora’s recovered stolen Explorer, and a mind-bending 64-pickup guitar.

Antares, Eventide, Reason Studios: 3 Great Software Deals for Better Sound in the Studio

24 Mar · Antares, Eventide, and Reason Studios offer strong deals on vocals, reverb, and production tools, adding more control and creative options in the studio.

Bumpboxx BB-777: Classic Styling, Modern Formats, Massive Power

24 Mar · The Bumpboxx BB-777 revives the gold standard boombox of the 1980s but updates it with Bluetooth, USB playback, and a rechargeable battery.

AKAI MPC Sample Review: Back to the Roots!

24 Mar · The AKAI MPC Sample promises to bring back the fun in beatmaking. Can AKAI's new sampler revive the magic of the early MPC era? Find out in our review!

Gibson Thunderbird Bass with New Neck and Headstock

24 Mar · The Gibson Thunderbird Bass dates back to 1963, but now there's a lot more to offer from this design. Has Gibson brought this classic into the 21st century?