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GEMA vs. Suno: Munich Court Now Rules AI Music Training Illegal
31 Jul · GEMA vs. Suno: Munich's Regional Court rules AI music training illegal, the first European ruling to establish a licensing requirement for music AI.
Summer Guitar Songs
Summer Guitar Songs: 5 Classics Every Player Should Learn
31 Jul · These summer guitar songs are the antidote for campfire jams. Discover five feel-good tracks that are fun to play and teach valuable lessons.
KRK V-Series Five: App Control, Digital Inputs, and a Massive Power Increase
31 Jul · The KRK V-Series Five is the new and improved flagship studio monitor line from KRK with a hefty list of upgrades compared to the previous version.
SSL Odyssey: Yes, It Has Dynamics
31 Jul · The SSL Odyssey is the new flagship large-format mixing console with instant recall, scalable from 24 channels all the way up to 96 channels.
DEAL: Behringer BM-13 Phaser – Save 14% on Analog Phasing!
31 Jul · Behringer BM-13 Phaser 12-Stage phaser now with 14% off at Thomann.
Drum and Bass in the DAW: 3 Powerful Plugins for Production – Perfect Match
31 Jul · We're showing you three plugins for producing drum and bass in the box, beyond the usual synth suspects like Serum and friends.
1010music bluebox 1.3 Firmware Adds Sidechain, Spectrum Analyzer, iPhone Compatibility
31 Jul · bluebox from 1010music gets a welcome update with exciting new features. Find out how to get ahold of the beta firmware.
BAX EQ Plugin: Dangerous Music Finally Brings Its Legendary Mastering EQ to Plugin Form
30 Jul · Dangerous Music's BAX EQ Plugin brings the legendary mastering EQ into software form, certified by original designer Chris Muth himself.
MASTERING FOR DJS
Mastering for DJs: 5 Apps to Give Your Mix That Sparkling Finish
30 Jul · Mastering for DJs shouldn’t be an afterthought. Here are five pieces of software to take your mix over the finish line.
Synth Journal
Alchemy Lab, a Controller for your SID and an Editor for your Oberheim: Synth Journal
30 Jul · This week: Alchemy Lab, an exciting new open-source DSP platform for Eurorack, the ultimate SID controller, and a free Oberheim Xpander and Matrix-12 editor.
Bad Cat Mod Shop Cub 15: Re-imagining a Boutique Classic
30 Jul · Bad Cat Mod Shop Cub 15 with footswitchable gain and 1999 Sampson-inspired tone.
Teenage Engineering Deals: Get 30% at Thomann With This Code – Only a Few More Days!
30 Jul · Save a whopping 30 percent on Teenage Engineering products at Thomann: OP-XY, OP-1 Field,TX-6, only a few more days!
Chase Bliss Bad Mood: Bad-Tempered Ambient Creativity?
30 Jul · The Chase Bliss Bad Mood picks up where the Mood Mk2 left off. More broken sounds, shoegaze vibes, and ambient noise
Behringer FLOW 4V: Affordable Field Recorder, Now Available!
30 Jul · The Behringer FLOW 4V is a new, affordable portable field recorder and mixer launched alongside its optional FLOW 4VIO preamp expander. Now available!
MXR Textures Granular Synth Engine: Packed with 3 Ambient Modes
30 Jul · MXR Textures Granular Synth Engine pedal, turning guitar and bass signals into ambient pads, glitch textures, and pitch-shifted soundscapes.
Stem Mastering vs. Full Mix Mastering 2026: The Difference and What You Actually Need Right Now
30 Jul · Stem mastering vs. full mix mastering: what's the difference, when does it pay off, and what do you actually need for a professional-sounding track?
STUDIO TOOLS
Gear That Makes Home Studios Look More Professional
29 Jul · We explore a range of gear that makes home studios look more professional. A selection of key items that can change your space with form and function.
Art DSP Canvas: David Gibson’s “Art Of Mixing” Becomes A Plugin?
29 Jul · Art DSP Canvas is a plugin that uses a virtual 3D environment and a sender-receiver workflow to enhance your mixing experience.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Sounds for the Oberheim Matrix-6, Amazing Freebies for ESQ-1 & DX7-II – Sounds and Presets
29 Jul · This week has new sounds for the Matrix-6 plus free sounds for the Mk.II DX7 and Cherry Audio's ESQ-1.
Orange Baby Terror: 20-watt Mini Amp with Tubby Switch
29 Jul · The Orange Baby Terror is a tiny amp head that packs in 20-watts of power and a host of features
Guitar Journal
Guitar Journal: Old Zoo Lion Meat Fuzz & More
28 Jul · Third Man's new "tuna can" Old Zoo Lion Meat fuzz pedal, PRS Guitars' first-ever CEO, and Green Day's upcoming Nimrod movie
Software Deals
Erica Synths x Ninja Tune, Plugin Alliance, Three-Body Technology: 3 Strong Plugin Deals for Dub Delay, Mastering EQ, and Spectral De-Essing
28 Jul · Erica Synths x Ninja Tune Zen Delay, Mäag Audio EQ2/EQ4-MS, and Three-Body Technology Future DS on sale: delay, mastering EQ, and de-essing, cheap.