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SOUNDS AND PRESETS
The M-VAVE FM-1 Frenzy Has Sound Designers Jumping Onboard! – Sounds and Presets
07 Oct · The M-VAVE FM-1 is truly the synth of the moment right now, so it's no surprise that sound designers are making hay while the sun shines!
Softube Limit Pro and Limit Go: Versatile Dynamics Control for Mixing and Mastering
07 Oct · The Softube Limit Pro and Limit Go are two new plugins offering different levels of dynamics control for mixing and mastering applications.
Keeley Compressor Plus Germanium: 25th Anniversary
07 Oct · The new Keeley Compressor Plus Germanium is the latest generation of the company's classic and celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Music Man Albert Lee HSS: Country Twang Expanded
07 Oct · The Music Man Albert Lee HSS Signature expands the model range of the country virtuoso with a particularly flexible HSS configuration.
Martin O’ahu HG-28K2: Acoustic Koa Beauty
07 Oct · Martin O'ahu HG-28K2 expands its O'ahu family and gives this model Koa for the entire body.
Guitar Journal,
Guitar Journal: Dumble is back with 3 amps!
06 Oct · Dumble Amps are back with three models, Dean Guitars future is looking shaky and Beetronics put Trem in a Tuna Can!
Cherry Audio Pentaphonic – The Power of 5 is Clear!
06 Oct · Cherry Audio's latest synth recreation continues its trend of exploring the quirkier synths of history with the Pentaphonic, a rare synth from the Gleeman brothers!
Software Deals
Roland, Xils Lab, Universal Audio: 3 Strong Plugin Deals for Polysynth Pads, CS-80 Brass, and API Sound
06 Oct · Roland JUPITER-8, Xils Lab The Eighty, and API Vision Channel Strip on sale: polysynth, CS-80 sound, and API channel strip. Strong plugins at special prices.
REVIEW
Arturia’s AstroLab Family Receives 2.0 Update!
06 Oct · Arturia’s groundbreaking AstroLab series of synths gets synth parameter tweaking, new sampled instruments and more!
UDO Audio DMNO ON: How Many Knobs Would You Like?
06 Oct · The new UDO Audio DMNO ON is the desktop version of the magnificent DMNO hybrid synth. And you get to decide how many knobs you need!
Fender John 5 Ghost & Phantom Telecasters
06 Oct · Fender announces new John 5 Ghost and Phantom Telecasters, plus $6k Custom Shop Phantom model.
HK Audio ELEMENTS MK2: A New Compact Modular Column System
06 Oct · The HK Audio ELEMENTS MK2 is a scalable modular long-throw column PA speaker rig with built-in DSP, ideal for events where space may be limited.
Custom Firmware Is Booming: Mods for Octatrack, SP-404MKII, and More
06 Oct · Custom firmware for Elektron, Roland, Akai, and more: what's inside, what Elektron says, and what to know before flashing. Don't skip this one.
Mastering The Mix CARBON Q: A Connected EQ for Your Entire Mix?
06 Oct · Mastering The Mix CARBON Q connects EQ and level across your entire mix. Here's what the new plugin with reference track matching can do.
Baby Audio HyperWarp: Create Glitched-Up Hooks and Fills in Seconds
06 Oct · With Baby Audio HyperWarp, you have seven different effect algorithms to bend and shape sounds into animated sequences with depth and character.
Mixing on Headphones: Does It Actually Make Sense?
06 Oct · Mixing on headphones: what actually works and where the limits are. Worth it with the right tools!
Granular Synths
Against the Grain: Best Granular Synths & Samplers 2026
05 Oct · Granular synths and samplers are among the most powerful tools for creative sound design. We check out the best granular synths of 2026.
ADAT PREAMPS
The Best ADAT Preamps for your Home Studio
05 Oct · We look at some of the best ADAT preamps for multitrack recording, analogue mixing, or incorporating hardware into your DAW workflow.
VPS Avenger 2.5 Announced: The Open Beta Brings a MIDI Sequencer, Piano Roll, Three New Effects, and More!
05 Oct · VPS Avenger 2.5 beta brings a MIDI sequencer, piano roll, and three new effects. Here's what the update can do. Even more sound design!
The Best Guitars for Jazz Beginners: 6 Hollowbodies and Offsets Under $1,000
05 Oct · Looking for guitars for jazz beginners? Then check out these five suggestions under 1,000 euros!
MPC2000 Mods by vubeatz: Unlocking Hidden Powers of the MPC2000 and MPC2000XL
04 Oct · Hot new features for two vintage sampling legends: Take your MPC2000 or MPC2000XL to another level with these MPC2000 Mods!
Free Plugins
Overtonium, Ultiverb, ENS-86: Free Plugins of the Week
04 Oct · Overtonium is an amazing additive synth, Ultiverb is a feature-laden free reverb plugin, and ENS-86 emulates vintage chorus units: Free plugins of the week!