Building on the tradition of warm and punchy analogue-style synth sounds, conceived by legendary synthesisers from the past, COBALT8 unlocks the full creative potential of analogue waveforms. This powerful, inspiring instrument reinvents the aesthetics of analogue sounds and invites musicians, producers and sound designers to explore a new era of virtual-analogue synthesiser textures, far beyond the limits of its analogue forefathers.

We are excited to announce that Apple have updated Logic Pro to version 10.6, with all new features that make producing with the Novation Launchpad even more seamless.

In this episode Ernie Ball speaks with Knuckle Puck guitarists Nick Casasanto and Kevin Maida. The Chicago suburbanites tell the story behind their name, describe their first gig, and explain why they all get along so well. Kevin pitches the Sopranos as the greatest show ever created and Nick tells the story of a fan who turned out to be a long lost relative. Other topics include guitar strings, blink-182, and Knuckle Puck's new album, 20/20.

Novation rolls out a campaign called “Made To Express” where they will present collaborations with artists on a weekly basis. Novation wants to support the music making community and keep the conversation about what it is to be a creator in the current situation.

Today, more than ever, it is necessary to defend musical activity all around the world. We are proud to announce that the Algam group will launch a major communication campaign to encourage musicians to buy at their local music shop!

EBS went to the studio to record with the new Stanley Clarke Signature Acoustic Preamp

Novation’s Launchpad and Launchkey have always been about expression. Whether you’re a keys player, a rapper, or a producer, collaboration is at the heart of the experience. Novation have teamed up with up some incredible artists, each with a different visual collaborator, to bring you a series of videos and interviews that shows Launchpad and Launchkey like you've never seen them before.

This week the artists are: Ikonika+ MUNGO

For 40 years, St. Wendel has been home to the production of speaker systems that are constantly setting new industry benchmarks in terms of acoustics, technology and economy. For the first time, HK Audio is now broadening this expertise to the popular category of powered PA speakers with moulded plastic enclosures. The new SONAR series combines HK Audio’s sound quality with state-of-the-art features in a particularly popular price segment.

OS Update for Nord Electro 6 now available!

In this episode Ernie Ball speaks with Irons about the current state of the guitar solo, left-handed guitar, the roots of Red Hot Chili Peppers, IRONTOM's new album, skateboarding, backpacking, basketball and more.

This return of the tremolo effect to the MXR line combines a full historical range of masterfully tuned tremolo styles with a host of features to satisfy the performance needs of today’s discerning players.

Amplifying an upright bass is challenging. Acoustic instruments are alive and sound very different depending on the environment and the physics of the room. The new Stanley Clarke Signature Acoustic Preamp by EBS is a device designed to meet all these challenges.

French rockstar Vianney unveils his new album "N'attendons pas". His third album also marks the beginning of a collaboration between Vianney and Lâg Guitars.

De huidige COVID-maatregelen treffen onze culturele sector en ons sociale leven… Maar gelukkig brengt dit ook goede dingen met zich mee. Door de maatregelen hebben mensen terug veel tijd. Sommigen zullen nog steeds hun handen vol hebben. Anderen zitten thuis, niet wetend wat te doen. Misschien is dit wel het ideale moment om dat instrument te leren bespelen? Of om het lievelingsliedje van jouw crush te leren spelen? WhamBam maakt het voor jou mogelijk om via online muzieklessen deze te dingen te leren.

Building on the tradition of warm and punchy analogue-style synth sounds, conceived by legendary synthesisers from the past, the brand new Modal Electronics COBALT8 unlocks the full creative potential of analogue waveforms. This powerful, inspiring instrument reinvents the aesthetics of analogue sounds and invites musicians, producers and sound designers to explore a new era of virtual-analogue synthesiser textures, far beyond the limits of its analogue forefathers.

The Jason Richardson artist series 6 and 7 string Cutlass guitars feature dual humbucking pickups, trans alder body with your choice of new Rorschach trans red Buckeye Burl top, or standard Buckeye Burl top.

This week, Disney released their new movie "Clouds". This movie was inspired by the true story of Zach Sobiech, a young musician diagnosed with osteosarcoma, and who died in 2013 illuminated by a powerful dedication to life and music.

Zach played and composed his songs on a Lâg T300, which is why Algam was contacted at the end of 2019 by the Disney company, wishing to honor the talented young man by truthfully telling his life's story.

Designed in collaboration with electronic music legend Richard D James aka Aphex Twin, AFX Station is an all-new limited edition of the Novation Bass Station II.

The world’s number one polypro guitar strap is now available in two stylish new designs, featuring embroidered leather ends with durable yet comfortable polypropylene webbing.

In this episode Ernie Ball speaks with System Of A Down bassist Shavo Odadjian about moving to the US from Armenia as a kid, the formation and early days of System Of A Down, their unique situation of touring but not recording, and dealing with the public obsession with a new System record.