Equipment News, Leaks and Tips

Waldorf Iridium Mk.2 – Leaked!

01 Mar · They're cracking the whip over at Waldorf with a slew of new products seemingly every few weeks. Now we have a leak of their latest synthesizer, the Iridium Mk.2

The Art Of Mixing Bands You Don’t Like: Maintaining Objectivity

01 Mar · Whether you're an engineer at a studio or a local venue doing FOH, mixing bands you don't like is something you'll be confronted with sooner or later.

Puffer Fish, ÆLAPSE, Phlegetron: Free Plugins of the Week

01 Mar · Colorful saturation, dual-band distortion, and a vintage-inspired combination of tape delay and spring reverb: Check out Puffer Fish, ÆLAPSE, and Phlegetron.

DIY DJing: Build Your Own Useful DJ Gear

28 Feb · Can’t afford the latest DJ gear? Want to add unique functionality to your rig? Now you can build your own with these five DIY DJing projects.

Save up to 13% on Fender Player II, Soundcraft & Behringer Mixers, and more: Deals of the Week!

28 Feb · Save up to 13% on Stratocasters from Fender Player II, a compact mixer from Soundcraft, and a DJ mixer from Behringer!

Love Hultén X Andrew Huang Custom Sound Processor: Check Out This Glitch Machine

28 Feb · Take a look at the sound processor Love Hultén X Andrew Huang, with pedal guts from Empress Effects, Hologram Electronics and Red Panda.

KORG M1: Classic Gear

27 Feb · The KORG M1 is one of the best-selling synthesizers of all time. Is it still relevant in the 21st century? 

The Best Electric Guitar Strings: Tone and Value Compared

27 Feb · Let's look at the best electric guitar strings for your axe. Do you go light or heavy? Cheap or expensive? Here are your options.

Neve 88M MK2: Route Your DAW Signals Through Neve Preamps

27 Feb · The Neve 88M MK2 is the latest version of the compact USB audio interface with some exciting additional features for DAW integration and reamping.

Dawesome LOVE 2: More Granular Power

27 Feb · Dawesome LOVE 2 is the latest version of the versatile granular multi-effects plugin with a curated range of over 20 distinctive effects modules.

Thomann Customer Stories: Share Your Personal Music Story and Win Great Prizes

27 Feb · With Thomann Customer Stories, Thomann is looking for your story. Apply now for the chance to win vouchers and take part in a professional feature production.

Producing Electro: 3 Hardware Tools for a Perfect Match

27 Feb · Discover what you need for producing electro that still sounds futuristic in 2026. Three core pieces of gear plus smart alternatives create the perfect match.

JHS Pedals Double Dragon: Analog & Wild Octaver!

26 Feb · The JHS Pedals Double Dragon Lo-Fi Octave Device is a fully analog classic octave-divider

Are DJ Subscriptions Out of Control?

26 Feb · You don’t have to give up DJing. Here’s how to tackle DJ subscription fatigue head-on.

Synth East 2026 Kicks Off The Show Season in Europe – Synth Journal

26 Feb · Synth East, the first proper synth show in the U.K. and Europe held its fourth annual show, heralding in a bumper year of synth community gatherings, with SynthFest U.K. returning after a year's hiatus!

Arturia KeyStep 37 Mk.2 – Review

26 Feb · The KeyStep 37 Mk.2 expands on one of Arturia's most loved performance controllers with new features and improved workflows.

LEWITT MTP 5: Get the LEWITT Sound on Stage

26 Feb · The LEWITT MTP 5 is a handheld dynamic microphone designed for live vocals with rugged construction and enhanced feedback rejection.

Bitwig Studio 6 Leaves Beta: Official Release on March 11 with Major Feature Upgrade

26 Feb · Bitwig Studio 6 introduces a new interface, automation clips, and clip aliases, bringing a fresh breath of air the creative DAW and a faster workflow!

Tone King Royalist Tube Preamp: 3 British Amp Voices

26 Feb · New Tone King Royalist featuring a Zero Watt Power Amp, three switchable eras of classic gain, and premium OwnHammer IRs.

Techno Legends Use This Gear: Charlotte de Witte — Acid Pressure and Peak-Time Precision

26 Feb · Charlotte de Witte drives her peak-time sound with a 909, a 303, and razor-sharp control over build-ups and tension.

Elektron Syntakt Update Leak: Are Samples Coming to Syntakt?

25 Feb · Elektron Syntakt owners can look forward to a new firmware update. It looks like the Syntakt will be getting a sample playback machine!

Logic Pro Alternatives for Windows Users: Not Willing to Join the Mac Cult?

25 Feb · Do you like some of Logic Pro's features and workflow, but aren't keen on buying a Mac just to run it? Here are some Logic Pro Alternatives for Windows.

Gretsch Streamliner: 3 Vintage White Models

25 Feb · Gretsch Streamliner Collection adds new Vintage White finish for the G2622TG, G2420TG, and G2655TG

FM Core For Modular FM! – Sounds and Presets

25 Feb · This week sees FM Core for Multiphonics CV-3, plus a free bank for Audiomodern's Soundbox, plus the sounds of Armageddon!