FOREVER GEAR
Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Handcrafted Mallets and Metallic Resonances – Sounds and Presets
22 Jul · Handcrafted Mallets flies in the face of all you ever thought chromatic percussion was capable of, plus resonant metallic textures and K2000 sounds!
Yamaha DXR mk3 and DXS mk3: Full-Range Speakers and Subs get a Major Upgrade
22 Jul · The Yamaha DXR mk3 Series and the accompanying DXS mk3 offer powerful sound reinforcement for musicians, mobile DJs, and event organizers.
Gibson Custom Acoustic Anniversary Collection: Five 100th Anniversary models!
22 Jul · Gibson Custom is launching the Acoustic Anniversary Collection to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the flat-top guitar!
Epiphone Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior: Red Hot Punk!
22 Jul · Epiphone Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior in Radiant Red! A new limited edition signature revealed.
Save up to 65% for a Limited Time with the Soundtoys Summer Sale
22 Jul · Until 29 July, you can get up to 65% off essential plugins for music production and mixing with the Soundtoys Summer Sale.
Arturia Summer Sale 2026 Kicks Off With Serious Discounts
22 Jul · This year's Arturia Summer Sale has landed. And that means big discounts on effects and instruments once again!
SUPERBOOTH 27 Rolling Report: Get the Latest News Here!
22 Jul · Superbooth 27 is coming to the FEZ Berlin from May 6-8, 2027. All news, rumors, announcements and videos about the synth festival in one place.
PRS Custom 24 Birds of a Feather: Only 360 Available!
22 Jul · PRS Custom 24 Birds of a Feather run of 360 guitars, inspired by Private Stock and with beautiful bird inlays
Guitar Journal
Guitar Journal: Wayne Charvel Pioneer of the ‘Superstrat’ Dies
21 Jul · We pay tribute to Superstrat pioneer Wayne Charvel, check out Morley’s new Cliff Burton Power Wah Boost, and react to William Shatner’s wild Riot Fest rider.
Software Deals
D16 Group, Pulsar Audio, Klevgrand: 3 Strong Plugin Deals for Distortion, Vintage Echo, and Shaker Percussion
21 Jul · D16 Group Devastor2, Pulsar Audio Echorec, and Klevgrand Skaka on sale: distortion, vintage delay, and shaker percussion at a serious discount.
Teenage Engineering Deals: Get 30% at Thomann With This Code!
21 Jul · Save a whopping 30 percent on Teenage Engineering's complete product line at Thomann: OP-XY, OP-1 Field,TX-6, and many more until August 7!
Marshall Unveils The 1959BJA: Signature Amp for Billie Joe Armstrong with Dookie Mod
21 Jul · The legendary Dookie amp is here! The Marshall 1959BJA is a signature model for Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong.
Mooer Meta FX: 3-in-1 Stereo Reverb, Delay, & Modulation
21 Jul · The Mooer Meta FX, a multi effects pedal that can load Reverb, Delay, and Modulation firmware
Tom Horn SinTH2: A Monster Digital Polysynth With 5 Oscillators
21 Jul · Long for the glory days of sample synthesis? Check out the new SinTH2, a five-oscillator sample-based beast of a synthesizer from Tom Horn.
PORTABLE GEAR
The Traveling Studio: Portable Studio Gear
20 Jul · Welcome to the world of portable studio gear, where you get to take your musical ideas and creative toys with you wherever you go on your travels.
Behringer JT-2 Now Shipping!
20 Jul · The Behringer JT-2 is now in stock and shipping immediately, so grab yours today as this one is certain to be popular!
Behringer Real McCoy WahWah:Affordable ’60s-Style Wah!
20 Jul · The Behringer Real McCoy WahWah takes on the boutique and vintage wah pedal market at only $99!
Guitar Summit 2026: Seven New Masterclasses with Devin Townsend, Fredrik Åkesson, and More Are Now Bookable
20 Jul · Guitar Summit 2026, September 25-27 in Mannheim: Seven new masterclasses are now bookable. But move fast, spots are strictly limited!
Pedals in the DAW
Using Guitar Pedals in the DAW: Hardware Effects Even Without Re-Amping!
20 Jul · Guitar pedals in the DAW: how do they work? And what do you need? Check out this guide.
RECORDING WITHOUT PLUGINS
Recording Without Plugins: Old School Techniques That Still Work
19 Jul · Recording without plugins is virtually impossible these days, but there are still tried-and-tested techniques that deliver results before you dive into your DAW.
Free Plugins
Dagon, Instant, TheBus: Free Plugins of the Week
19 Jul · This week’s round-up of freebies brings you a free alternative to Soothe and a drum plugin that’s heaps of fun. Check out Dagon, Instant, and TheBus!
PSYCHEDELIC SYNTHS
Psychedelic Synthesizers: What Makes a Synth Trippy?
18 Jul · What are the best synths for out-there music? Come along as we explore psychedelic synthesizers.
DEALS OF THE WEEK