Equipment News, Leaks and Tips

5 of the Best Battle Mixers for 2026

12 Mar · Scratch DJs need a special kind of DJ mixer. In the market for a new one - or your first? These are the best battle mixers on the market today.

MOS-LAB Brings Back the E-mu Modular System, More: Synth Journal

12 Mar · It’s the return of the mighty E-mu Modular System thanks to MOS-LAB, plus more.

resør 2525 MFX: A Handcrafted Rotary DJ Mixer Focused on Pure Analog Sound

12 Mar · 2525 MFX is a handcrafted rotary DJ mixer from Berlin with discrete Class A circuitry, audiophile components, and a design focused entirely on sound.

Warm Audio: How One Frustrated Musician Built a Global Studio Gear Brand – Behind the Scenes

12 Mar · Warm Audio began with a frustrated musician and grew into one of the most influential studio gear brands. A look behind the scenes in Austin.

Fred again.. Gear and Sound: Why Even Daft Punk Legend Thomas Bangalter Celebrates His Live Show

12 Mar · Fred again.. rebuilds his tracks live on stage using Logic Pro, samples, and controllers. Even Daft Punk legend Thomas Bangalter is watching closely.

Mixing for Festivals: How to Build a Mix in 30 Seconds

11 Mar · As a live engineer, mixing for festivals presents a different set of obstacles compared to clubs and bars, with limited time frames and larger audiences.

Drumopolis Harnesses the Skills of Tony Visconti – Sounds and Presets

11 Mar · This week, we see the release of Drumopolis, a new SDX for Superior Drummer 3 created by Tony Visconti, plus new sounds for the MiniFreak, multi/poly and Omnisphere 3.

Fluid Image 1: 3-Way Monitors for Mixing and Mastering

11 Mar · The Fluid Image 1 is a powerful new professional 3-way studio monitor, designed to get great results even in untreated acoustic environments.

Strandberg Boden N2.6: Now with Arc TILT N2 Tremolo

11 Mar · Strandberg Boden N2.6 now with Arc TILT N2 system and new colours

Bitwig Studio 6: Automation Clips, Clip Aliases, and New Tools – Available Now & Review!

11 Mar · Bitwig Studio 6 introduces Automation Clips, Clip Aliases, and new workflow tools for electronic music production. Here’s what’s new.

Taylor Next Generation Adds 11 New Acoustic Guitar Models to the Series

11 Mar · Taylor Next Generation features three innovations that significantly improve the sound of its luxurious acoustic guitars. New models have arrived!

Dillon Bastan ChatDSP: This Tool Builds Max for Live Devices from Text

11 Mar · ChatDSP generates Max for Live devices directly from text prompts. Create your own effects, instruments, and MIDI tools without any programming.

Baby Audio Go Against The Grain With Grainferno, a New Granular Synth

11 Mar · Baby Audio promises to redefine granular synthesis with Grainferno, a “next-generation instrument for turning samples into playable sound.”

Guitar Journal: Laney Prism-Mini , The Log, & Fender Strat Legal Win!

10 Mar · Laney Prism-Mini smart speaker, The Log a modern day lap-steel and Fender wins Stratocaster legal case!

SSL, Baby Audio, and IK Multimedia: 3 Software Deals That Could Transform Your Studio Setup

10 Mar · SSL, Baby Audio, and IK Multimedia deliver strong plugin deals this week. Mixing tools, resonance control, and amp modeling now at reduced prices.

Arturia MiniLab 3 Rose Quartz & Aquamarine: Hubba Bubba Beats

10 Mar · The Arturia MiniLab 3 gets even more colorful with flashy new Rose Quartz and Aquamarine editions. Turn your studio into a candy shop!

Fender John Osborne Telecaster: The B-Bender is Back!

10 Mar · It doesn't get anymore 'twang' than this! The Fender John Osborne Telecaster brings back the B-Bender for bluegrass and country sounds.

Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist: Perfect for Stage & Studio

10 Mar · The Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist acoustic combines classic vintage and modern construction techniques

Hercules DJControl Inpulse 200 MK3: The Perfect 2-Deck Controller for Beginners?

10 Mar · You won’t believe how many features the Serato-compatible Hercules DJControl Inpulse 200 MK3 DJ controller has for the price.

The best Digital Pianos – from Budget to Professional!

09 Mar · Finding the right digital piano for beginners or advanced players doesn't have to be hard! We check out different types of digital pianos in our buyer's guide.

What makes the Pultec EQ so special?

09 Mar · One of the most renowned studio tools in the history of recorded music, we look at the Pultec EQ and how to bring it into your workflow.

Groovesizer Mynah: This Pocket Sampler Puts Beats, Effects, and a Sequencer Right in Your Hand

09 Mar · Groovesizer Mynah is a compact pocket sampler with sequencer, effects, and DIY options. Record beats, slice them up, and perform anywhere.

Victory Amps PowerValve 200: More Than a Pedal Platform, More Than a FRFR

09 Mar · The Victory PowerValve 200 is 200-watt hybrid power amp with a switchable tube stage, built for modeler players and pedal platformers.

Mixing Night Audio Cascade: More Than a Delay Plugin for Real Sound Design in Your DAW

09 Mar · Mixing Night Audio Cascade develops echoes step by step as delay, reverb, modulation, and ducking interact to create evolving sound movements.