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“For percussionists who want to take matters into their own hands”: Walrus launch the DFX-1, an effects unit built for drummers

By Will Simpson published

Because why should guitarists have all the fun?

Drums
Native Instruments Traktor MX2

“If you can live with two channels, there’s a lot that impresses”: Native Instruments Traktor MX2 review

By Si Truss published

NI releases its first proper mixing controller since 2019, but does it have anything new to offer?

Dj Gear
waves

Waves is teasing a free plugin release for Black Friday – sign up today to be first in line

By MusicRadar published

Cyber Weekend is fast approaching, and Waves is preparing to give away its annual freebie to anyone signed up to its mailing list

Tech
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 12: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Drake performs live on stage during day two of Wireless Festival 2025 at Finsbury Park on July 12, 2025 in London, England. Drake is headlining an unprecedented all three nights of Wireless Festival. (Photo by Simone Joyner/Getty Images for ABA)

Drake’s live sound engineer on why he has to be at the top of his game from first song to last

By Ben Rogerson published

“I cater my mix to whatever the music is, so it’s a very dynamic show,” says Demetrius Moore

Artists
IK Multimedia Tonex Plug: the new headphones amp is fully compatible with the brand's state-of-the-art modelling platform, giving players the opportunity to play anywhere, anytime, and access thousands of different tones while doing so.

IK Multimedia unveils the Tonex Plug – is this pocket-sized powerhouse a gamechanger for headphone amps?

By Jonathan Horsley published

IK Multimedia expands its Tonex ecosystem with the ultimate practice amp, with access to over 40,000 amp/ pedal rigs, tuner, metronome, Bluetooth. And it can be used as an audio interface

Guitars
cubase 15

Steinberg unveils Cubase 15, a "major leap forward" for its flagship DAW with new instruments, effects, modulators and AI-powered stem separation

By Matt Mullen published

Cubase 15 also introduces an overhauled Expression Maps system, a new Melodic Pattern Editor and DAWproject support

Tech

Everything In Its Right Place: Radiohead switch up their setlist on the second night of reunion tour

By Will Simpson published

They’re making it interesting for everyone

Gigs & Festivals
Craig 'Goonzi' Gowans and Steven Jones from Scottish metalcore heavyweights Bleed From Within pose with their weapons of choice: Goonzi [left] has an ESP LTD M1000, while Jones has a Caparison TAT Special

Bleed From Within’s Craig ‘Goonzi’ Gowans and Steven Jones on the high-performance shred machines behind their heavyweight metalcore sound 

By Jonathan Horsley published

Backstage at this summer's Tons Of Rock festival, the Scottish high-gain stalwarts explained what they needed from their Caparison and ESP/LTD S-styles, and pondered the use of the whammy bar

Artists

Waves just made the first move on Black Friday with 3 jaw-dropping offers - and one’s completely free

By Matt McCracken published

Grab yourself some monster discounts with these early Black Friday plugin deals over at Waves

Plugins

“This is a step in the right direction”: Ed Sheeran gives thumbs up to government’s national curriculum changes

By Will Simpson published

Singer had called on PM to put resources into music education

Singers & Songwriters
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