NEWS Blog
Focusrite's new Plug-in Collective offer featuring Acustica Audio's Cream2
Focusrite’s latest Plug-in Collective community giveaway is a stunning convolution-based vintage channel strip emulation from acclaimed Italian developer Acustica Audio.
Between March 25th and May 27th, all Plug-in Collective members can download Cream2 – which normally retails for €199 – for free.
Dealer in the Spotlight: Backline
Our dealer in the Spotlight today is Backline. Backline is a music store, located in Rotterdam, where you can buy or rent instrument and audio equipment. Backline sells brands like Marshall, Dunlop, Aguilar, Sabian, Nord Keyboards and much more! With the music store, Douwe aims to fulfill a regional function and he deliberately does not want to sell online via a website.
Dealer in the Spotlight: Busscher Drums
Our spotlight shines on Henk Busscher today. Henk owns a music store in Klazienaveen, specialized in drums, percussion, audio and lighting. Busscher Drums sells exclusive brands like Vic Firth, SABIAN Cymbals, Focusrite, HK Audio, Mackie, and much more!
Welcome to Synthesthesia 2021
Take a look back at Synthesthesia 2021 - the online synth experience, hosted by our friends at the Deli Mag.
Dealer in the Spotlight: Drums & Co
Today, we like to shine our spotlight on Drums & Co in Gits. Drums & Co is a music store, specialized in drums and percussion, but you’re making a mistake of you think they only sell drums and percussion instruments! Drums & Co offers an extensive range of musical instruments and they sell exclusive brands like Martin Guitars, Marshall, Music Man, Nord Keyboards, SABIAN, Vic Firth, Focusrite, …
Dealer in the Spotlight: The Fellowship of Acoustics
Today, we put our spotlight on The Fellowship Of Acoustics. The Fellowship, or TFOA, was established in 2001. It is a music store located in Dedemsvaart, NL, specialized in guitars and gear for guitars. They have a very wide range of brands available at their store (and online) and they sell some exclusive brands like Martin, Music Man, Rickenbacker, Marshall and Takamine.
Dealer in the Spotlight: Van De Moer Instruments
Van De Moer Instruments, formerly known as “Orgelmelodie”, is a chain of music stores in Belgium that guarantees an extensive range of quality instruments and a personal and warm approach. You can visit a Van De Moer store in Aalst, Borsbeek, Geraardsbergen or Gent. Or if you don’t want to leave the couch, visit vandemoer.be!
Striking A Chord with Joe Robinson
In this episode Ernie Ball speaks with Joe about getting the most out of your guitar practice, embracing mentors, growing up in a tiny Australian town, winning Australia's Got Talent, and moving to Nashville.
Dealer in the spotlight: Timmer Beverwijk
Our dealer in the spotlight today is Paul Timmer from music store Timmer in Beverwijk. His music store stands for consistently high quality and service when it comes to instruments, accessories, sheet music and repairs. Timmer Beverwijk sells exclusive brands like Focusrite, Novation, Marshall, Takamine, Lâg Guitars and many more…
Sound Collective gifts Novation customers Tracktion Software’s RetroMod 106 Roland Juno emulation
This month’s exclusive Sound Collective community giveaway brings together emulations of three classic Roland synths in a powerful plug-in for Mac, PC and Linux.
Dealer in the Spotlight: Jacky Claes
Today, we’d like to shine our spotlight on music store Jacky Claes in Genk. Jacky Claes opened their doors for the first time in 1948 and that makes this music stores one of the oldest in Limburg (BE). The family business went from father to son. Paul Claes took over the shop in 1975, together with his wife Arlette.
HeadRush announces Version 2.3 for the Pedalboard and the Gigboard
Headrush kicks off 2021 with the Pedalboard and Gigboard Update 2.3. This completely free update includes 2 new amp models, 5 new distortion pedals, 3 new modulation effects and a new reverb.
Ernie Ball launches the brand new Volt Power Supply!
Don’t step onstage without the Ernie Ball Volt Power Supply! For musicians on the move, this ultra-compact, road-ready unit puts a complete powering solution in the palm of your hand. Connect all your favorite digital and analog pedals to multiple high current DC outputs for clean, regulated power. Relax and rely on thermally protected, short circuit-proof design with ultra-low noise operation. When the road calls, the Volt demands a place on your pedalboard.
Modal Electronics CRAFTsynth 2.0 Update Available Now!
Modal Electronics just announced the new firmware v1.4 with new features and software improvements for their CRAFTsynth 2.0.
Because CRAFTsynth 2.0 powerful monophonic wavetable engine with 8 oscillators provides a wide spectrum of sonic textures, it found a lot of friends amongst DAWless electronic musicians, music producers and Electronic Wind Controller Performers.
EBS Reidmar 750 - a bass amp to work, dream and play with
It is sometimes frustrating waiting for better days. Your bass amplifier may not help either if required to be hooked up with a speaker cabinet to run safely or weights a ton. Unless you have instant access to a studio, kind neighbors, and very strong arms. Or an EBS Reidmar 750!
Dealer in the Spotlight: Muziekhuis Hidding
Muziekhuis Hidding is a music store, strategically located near Emmen. You can order instruments on their website or you can visit their physical store at the address Doorndistel 37 in Klazienaveen.
Dealer in the Spotlight: LL Music Center
Today, we like to introduce Luc Janssen. Luc is the owner of LL Music Center in Maaseik. He sells guitars in his store for more than 30 years now. Luc sells exclusive brands like Rickenbacker, Music Man, Martin, Takamine, Marshall, Lâg Guitars and many other brands...
The different capos of G7th - The Capo Company
Discover the different capos of G7th - The Capo Company
Hughes & Kettner launches brand new AmpMan pedal amps!
Hughes & Kettner SPIRIT AmpMan shoehorns the Spirit Tone Generator into the increasingly popular pedal amp format. This is a full-fledged dual-channel amp with up to 50 watts power output. AmpMan features the Red Box AE+ with eight speaker simulations and the functions – some unique and all helpful – that players need to shine in any live performance or recording situation.
Novation announces the brand new Circuit Tracks - Create instinctively. Perform immediately.
The latest in Novation’s Circuit family of grooveboxes has arrived! Circuit Tracks is an extraordinary standalone groovebox for the modern producer. With two refined polyphonic digital synth tracks, four drum tracks, creative FX and on-the-go capabilities, it’s the perfect hands-on device for the agile music maker.