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Dreamtonics’ Instrument X provides a range of classical instruments - and expressive control over them - with a tiny footprint
By Andy Price Published
The Tokyo-based company, best known for Synthesizer V and Vocoflex - has a new instrument that uses advanced neural acoustic modelling to caress the perfect performances from a range of classical instruments

Day Tripper without the guitar riff? Hear rare recording of Lennon and McCartney writing a classic
By Beth Simpson Published
Fluffed lyrics and laughter are included, though

Sweetwater just launched its massive Labor Day sale early
By Matt McCracken Published
Grab yourself an early saving on music gear with the early Labor Day deals at Sweetwater

Jackson and Charvel’s Sleep Token signature models are officially here – and are officially kind of insane
By Jonathan Horsley Published
Okay, so guitarist IV's monster 30” scale baritone arrives tuned a whole octave down – while bassist III has a heavily customised Charvel 5-string multi-scale. Fishman pickups for everyone

Polyend’s MIDI/QWERTY keyboard hybrid looks so elegant that we wonder why no one thought of it before
By Ben Rogerson Published
The prototype of this spiritual successor to the Creative Prodikeys is about to go on show, and it’s heading for production

Brian Fallon on the Roy Buchanan trick that Bruce Springsteen taught him on guitar
By Jonathan Horsley Published
The Gaslight Anthem frontman assures us the Boss “can really rip” on guitar and taught him how to play pinched harmonics just like Roy Buchanan and Eric Clapton

Robyn Hitchcock on the elder generation of rock legends and his experimental songwriting craft
By Jim Ottewill Published
The psychedelic pop pioneer shares the story behind his latest record and the enduring legacy of his band The Soft Boys

Harley Benton’s new $195 single-cuts have got a touch of the Nik Huber boutique vibe about them
By Jonathan Horsley Published
As budget electrics go, these smart new plain-top models from the German gear brand offer versatility and no shortage of style
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