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Korg Announces Monologue
Korg just announced the new Monologue monophonic analog synthesizer today, putting countless rumors to rest. The company had teased a Nov. 1 product launch earlier on social media, but had removed the teaser graphics. With little clues to work with, fans guessed the new product could have been anything from an ARP 2600 reissue, a mini […]
Knobcon 2016 Recap and Gallery
Here are a few things you’re likely not to read often: thousands descended last week on the great city of Schaumburg, Illinois for a three-day convention full of unique synthesizer companies and aficionados. I may be overselling the event itself, but Knobcon holds a legitimately unique scene you won’t see anywhere else. So, what is Knobcon? Here’s a definition from […]
TC Electronic Mimiq Doubler Announced
Whether it was on Abbey Road or Master of Puppets, multi-tracking is a widely-used studio technique that has given countless recordings the instantly recognizable sound of massive guitars. By recording the same part multiple times, then layering them on top of each other, engineers create a wall of sound. And with each take, subtle differences […]
Roland 909 Day Video Released
Where will you be on September 9? A new video released by Roland teases 909 Day, a major event from the company taking place in Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Tokyo and other cities, in which over 30 new products and “services” will be shown. The video says that everything from amplifiers to […]
Joe Bonamassa Epiphone Firebird I Announced
Joe Bonamassa’s Instagram followers got a treat last week as the blues guitarist showed off some early models of his new Epiphone Firebird I guitars. Modeled after his 1963 Gibson Firerbird I (nicknamed “Treasure”), these Epiphone Firebirds feature the same single-pickup design, dot inlays and wraparound tailpiece as the original. Now orderable, the Epiphone Joe […]
Numark unveils new PT01 Scratch
Beginner DJs and experienced scratch artists alike, take note: Numark just dropped the PT01 Scratch, a new model in their PT01 lineup. Boasting a “Scratch Switch,” the PT01 Scratch lets you scratch 7″ records, and it’s powered by an AC adapter or six D batteries, so it can travel anywhere you go. With its built-in speaker, the PT01 […]
Orange Announces the Crush Bass Series
This morning, bassists woke up to a big announcement: Orange’s popular line of Crush amps is coming to bassists! A countdown timer hosted on Orange’s homepage in the days prior led to some speculation among fans, but the news is officially out: Orange has announced the Crush Bass Series, featuring the Crush Bass 25, Crush Bass 50 and Crush Bass […]
Aphex Twin’s Cheetah at Summer NAMM
Already a few hours into our coverage of Summer NAMM day 1, we were met with this cryptic tweet from record label Warp: New Product Demonstration pic.twitter.com/6EaUqOBmww — Aphex Twin (@AphexTwin) June 23, 2016 Out of the blue, we were caught trying to figure out if this was another put-on by the ambient music master […]
Fender at Summer NAMM 2016
Fender’s Summer NAMM booth is stocked with gear we can’t wait to see more of later this year. From a new line of Made in Mexico guitars to some excellent signature models and limited-edition amps, there was no shortage of gear going on! Check out our rundown of some of the highlights below. Johnny Marr […]
