Focusrite’s latest Plug-in Collective community giveaway is a little bit different this time around. Focusrite have teamed up with one of the leading global distributors of music, TuneCore, to give you a completely free distribution of your next single. Between 27th May and 25th July 2021 (4pm GMT) all Plug-in Collective members can redeem their free single release.

Today’s dealer in the spotlight is Round Music in Groningen. Round Music can help you with finding the right instrument and repairing them. On the other hand, you have Round Audiovisual, that focusses on the rental of professional sound and lighting materials & the technical realization for your festival, event, etc… They sell awesome brands like Marshall, G&L Guitars, Ernie Ball, Vic FIrth and much more!

COVID changed everything, and in particular it changed live broadcast production, as streaming replaced live shows and events throughout most of 2020 and 2021. But even after the pandemic has been tamed, some of how the production industry adapted will remain as a new efficient and effective approach to connecting events with audiences. That includes Remote Production Group LLC, a cadre of leading production professionals who are offering an alternative to how the audio for events and performances can be mixed across any distance.

The German percussion brand Schlagwerk is back with 4 new cajons, 3 of which are exclusively reserved for the Benelux and French market. With a limited number of copies, this collection is the perfect opportunity to get your hands on exclusive pieces!

Our dealer in the spotlight today is Leen Mulder from Stage Music Shop in Aalsmeer (NL). Leen is the owner of the cozy music shop and they sell brands like G&L Guitars, Mackie, Lâg Guitars, Marshall, Ernie Ball, Dunlop and much much more!

The Crown Jewel of any guitar collection. Only 25 of these ever made in the world. We are talking about Mr. Horsepower. The Nigel Tufnel signature guitar that was designed by Music Man for the rock-mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap”. After the success of this movie, Music Man decided to make 25 pieces of this guitar in the early 00’s, with all proceeds going to charity (The Casey Lee Ball Foundation).

Now that bars and events can slowly start again… Algam Lighting is an excellent idea for the lighting at your venue! The BARWASH 36 is a multicolored LED bar integrating the DMX protocol.

Discover OLLO Audio, new in the Algam Benelux catalogue.

Ernie Ball Music Man and John Petrucci are proud to celebrate a partnership that has lasted for more than two decades, introducing the world to some of the most innovative guitar designs and technology. 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the John Petrucci line of signature instruments, and to honor this achievement; Music Man is pleased to announce a custom limited edition 20th anniversary John Petrucci (JP) signature guitar.

Our Dealer in the Spotlight today is Gijs Van De Kerkhof from Rotterdam Drum Department. The goal of this specialized drumshop is to help every drummer to find the right fit. The store is always filled with an extensive range of instrument to challenge and inspire every drummer. They sell a lot of really cool brands and of course, SABIAN and Vic FIrth couldn’t miss in their store.

Today’s Dealer in the Spotlight is Dijkman Muziek. This is an all-round music store located at the Rozengracht in Amsterdam. They have a rich history, since 1958, and a huge selection of gear and instruments to choose from. Since January 2006, Dijkman Muziek has a second store in the heart of Alkmaar.

PHEBUS, the new multi-effects projector by Algam Lighting. A 3-in-1 machine that can keep a dance floor alive for hours just by itself. The many internal programs offer different rotating effects in different modes.

The new OS v2.62 contains new options for controlling MIDI velocity and other improvements.

We recommend all Nord Piano 4 owners to update their instruments!

For all users of the original SKULPT, Modal is happy to present Firmware v2.1, with small bugfixes and improvements. The free MODALapp is required to update your unit.

On this month's podcast episode Ernie Ball speaks with Jesse Keeler of Death From Above 1979 about the secrets to his bass sound, the origins of the band, the "Freeze Me" video, and their new album, Is 4 Lovers.

Today’s Dealer in the Spotlight is Muziekcentrum Middelburg. A music store in the Zeeland (NL) with a great history. They sell exclusive brands like Martin Guitars, Lâg Guitars, Marshall, Takamine, Dunlop, MXR and much much more! They have a very cool store with a big selection of Martin and Lâg Guitars. Whatever your playing level is, you will find a match at MC Middelburg!

The SHIRKA, by ALGAM LIGHTING, is a 3 in 1 multi-effects LED PAR integrating the DMX protocol. It offers many internal programs with 3 types of effects: star, strobe and wash. A complete and compact solution for your parties and events!

The new OS v2.02 for Nord Electro 5 fixes a bug where clicks/artifacts could occur when changing programs using version 6 pianos.

Our Dealer in the Spotlight today is Robin Bakker from the store Harry Bakker Saxofoons in Muiderberg (NL). As you can see in the name, Harry Bakker is a saxophone speciality store. They sell brands like Vandoren, König & Meyer, Brancher, Gator Cases, Manhasset and much more. Read more below to find out about the great history of this store.

The DB 599 bass compressor gives bassists the ability to control their dynamics in a simple and compact format. Tailored around the specific needs of bass players, the DB 599 utilizes musically appropriate compression ratios and attack / release parameters to make dialing in your compressed tone a breeze.