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DIY DJING

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.

Deals of the Week

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

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?

ELECTRIC GUITAR STRINGS

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

DJ SUBSCRIPTIONS

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 JOURNAL

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!

Review

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 is Here: Lots of New Features and Now Available as Public Beta!

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

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.