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Review
AKAI MPC Sample Review: Firmware Update 1.3.0 Released!
13 Apr · A couple of weeks after its launch, AKAI has released a firmware update for the MPC Sample! The update fixes an issue many had complained about.
COMPRESSOR PLUGINS
The Best Compressor Plugins For Music Production
13 Apr · We discuss the basic principles of compression and look at some of the best compressor plugins for your DAW-based music production workflow.
Endorphin.es Ghost Pedal Gets Major Firmware Update – 30% Off!
13 Apr · The Endorphin.es Ghost Pedal just got a major firmware update! And here's a sweet deal: for a limited time, you can save 30% on the multi-effects pedal!
Synapse Audio The Legend HZ: Update Brings EQ, Saturation to Hans Zimmer’s Minimoog Soft Synth
12 Apr · Synapse Audio’s The Legend HZ six-oscillator Minimoog is now even better with a paragraphic EQ, saturation in the compressor, and more.
Billy Talent
The Billy Talent Guitar Tone: Sound Like Ian D’Sa Using Plugins, a Budget Setup, or Studio Gear
12 Apr · What gear do you need for the Billy Talent guitar tone? How do get close to Ian D'Sa's sound? Check out these tips!
Free Plugins
LIRA-8, Deess-ertic Lite, Echodude BBD-150: Free Plugins of the Week
12 Apr · LIRA-8 brings the mighty SOMA Lyra-8 drone synth to your DAW as a free plugin! This week’s round-up also features a free de-esser plugin and a classic BBD delay.
Telecaster
Is the Telecaster the Most Versatile Guitar Ever?
11 Apr · From country twang to heavy metal chug, is the Fender Telecaster truly the ultimate "do-it-all" instrument?
Intellijel Swells: The Ultimate Reverb Module for Creative Sound Design?
11 Apr · Intellijel Swells turns reverb into an instrument for creative experimentation. One of the most exciting reverb modules for Eurorack to come out in recent years!
Kodamo MASK1EX Mk.2 – Jade Vine Limited Edition
11 Apr · When Kodamo released the original MASK1EX, not even they were prepared for the mad rush that saw them sell out in 16 hours. The MASK1EX Mk.2 is a more powerful update and looks cute too!
Deals Of The Week: Roland, KORG, and Elektron
11 Apr · In this instalment of Deals of the Week, you can find a range of music creation and performance tools from top brands like Roland, KORG, and Elektron.
Drift DJ Industries Zero Now Available to Buy
11 Apr · After a long wait, the unique and portable Drift DJ Industries Zero is finally up for sale. But how much does it cost?
Roland TR-1000: New Editor Lets You Control the TR-1000 From Your DAW
10 Apr · Momo Müller’s new third-party editor for the Roland TR-1000 puts the drum machine in your DAW as a plugin.
HISTORY OF MELLOTRON
The History Of Mellotron: British Giants
10 Apr · Everyone from the Beatles to Oasis used the Mellotron. Although it's a very British story, the history of Mellotron actually began in America.
Gig Bag Essentials
Guitar Gig Bag Essentials: 5 Must-Have Items for Every Player
10 Apr · Gig bag essentials are the lifeline to your on-the-move setup. This guide will ensure that you are never unprepared for any guitar-based antics.
Steinberg Cubase Sale: Save 30% on All Versions Including Upgrades!
10 Apr · Until 27 April, you can get 30% off all versions of the Steinberg Cubase professional music production software, including upgrade and crossgrade options.
The Future of the Guitar: Do We Still Need This Instrument?
10 Apr · The future of the guitar feels uncertain. In a world of fast digital production, one question keeps coming back: do we still need it?
Audio Repair: 3 Tools to Restore Recordings – Perfect Match
10 Apr · Audio repair made simple: These 3 tools help you fix noise, reverb, and damaged recordings, bringing clarity and control back to your sound - a perfect match.
Vintage Casio Legacy From UVI and Vintage Vault 5
09 Apr · UVI and Casio have officially collaborated on this new library that pays homage to the vintage Casio legacy of the 1980s
BEST SPEAKERS FOR DJS
5 of the Best Speakers for DJs at Home
09 Apr · Finish off your home setup with a set of the best speakers for DJs - for any budget.
SYNTH JOURNAL
A New PPG Wave 2.3 on the Horizon – Synth Journal
09 Apr · The wavetable revival continues apace with the surprise reveal of a brand new PPG Wave 2.3, plus a Nord Modular editor and a lunar rhythm machine!
Squarp Hapax 3.0: With MPE, This Sequencer Becomes a Performance Instrument
09 Apr · Hapax Firmware 3.0 brings MPE deep into sequencing, adding more expression, flexible routing, and a workflow that bridges studio and live performance.
Elektron Acquired by Bonnier Capital
08 Apr · Much-loved Swedish electronic instrument maker, Elektron, announced today that they have been acquired by Bonnier Capital, but it's business as usual.
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