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Fender has announced new Fender John 5 Ghost Telecaster and Phantom Telecaster models, along with a high-end Custom Shop edition of the Floyd Rose-loaded Phantom for players who want the ultimate guitar build (at a cost).

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 for hardware used to be a niche hobby for tinkerers who read assembly for fun.

Mastering The Mix just released CARBON Q, a new equalizer plugin that connects vocals, music, drums, and bass with each other.

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 has a bad reputation, but why exactly?

Granular synths and samplers are among the most powerful tools for creative sound design.

Whether you’re doing multitrack recording, mixing, or incorporating hardware into your DAW workflow, preamp expanders can make your life easier in many ways.

Vengeance Sound released the first public beta of VPS Avenger 2.5.0 today, the upcoming version 2.5 of its software synthesizer.

A beginner jazz guitar needs three things: a warm neck pickup, a body that stays controllable at home volume, and a neck that handles chord changes.

Hot new features for two vintage sampling legends: Take your MPC2000 or MPC2000XL to another level with these MPC2000 Mods!

Overtonium is an amazing additive synth that works like a mixer, Ultiverb is one of the most feature-rich free reverbs I’ve ever seen, and ENS-86 delivers classic chorus sounds: Free plugins of the week!

That thin, piercing whine coming out of your speakers the moment a synth receives MIDI over USB?

We hunt down the deals of the week so you don’t have to, and we’ve found some pretty awesome savings for you from 3 big-name brands!

Pairing digital samples with analog filters can yield some creamy and delicious results.

Beautiful chord progressions can make guitar playing so much more emotive.

The sE Electronics V8 is a new handheld dynamic mic for live vocal performance with a next-generation capsule that keeps vocals in the spotlight.

It’s Friday, so it’s time for a Studio Deals Special: Thomann is cutting prices for a short window on the Focusrite Scarlett 4th Gen* audio interfaces, the Novation Launchpad Mini MK3* and Launchpad Pro MK3* pad controllers, and the ADAM Audio studio moni…

The chip sound of the 1990s doesn’t need a dusty Amiga anymore.

Using mix bus plugins has become an essential part of modern music production, but with so many options available, where do you start?

Chase Bliss officially discontinues and open-sources CHOMPI – and a developer immediately turns it into a free plugin.

The new Novation FLpad and FLpad Mini are the first purpose-built grid controllers for FL Studio, offering a groovebox-like workflow with the Channel Rack.

With the new G6136TGQM-59 Limited Edition Quilt Classic Falcon, Gretsch presents a sophisticated reimagining of its legendary “White Falcon.”

The Austrian Audio OC616 is a professional multipattern condenser mic designed to become a daily workhorse within your home recording setup.

Meet zynaptiq LOUD and WIDE, two new plugins designed specifically for your mixing and mastering workflow with advanced processing algorithms.

Introducing the Universal Audio Volt Gen 2 and Volt Max, a range of six new audio interfaces equipped with new recording features to enhance your home studio.

In October 2026, Exploding Shed turns ten, and we’re celebrating right along with them!