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"Since 1997, the complaint about pitch correction has been the same: it takes the singer out of the singing. That's the problem DVA was built to solve": Antares launches AutoTune Advanced with new DVA™ vibrato engine

By Matt Mullen Published

The new flagship product in the AutoTune® range, Advanced is built on a ground-up rewrite of the plugin's vocal tuning algorithm

Tech
Jackso Pro Series Phil Collen PC1-E
Phil Collen on why you can play anything on his new Jackson, and even nail those Hysteria tones

By Jonathan Horsley Published

The Def Leppard guitarist tells MusicRadar why we his Sustainer-equipped PC1-E is the guitar for all occasions, and its relic'd nitro finish ain't bad either

Artists
“Please remain vigilant”: Oasis warn against scammers in the forthcoming Live 27 ticketing bunfight

By Beth Simpson Published

Plus Noel promises shows will be “unbelievable”

Gigs & Festivals
stencils
Stuck in the 4-bar loop? Try these free arrangement templates for Ableton Live

By Matt Mullen Published

Described by creators Color With Live as a "colouring book for Ableton", Stencils are empty, colour-coded projects that map out an existing song's structure in detail

Tech
Fender American Ultra Luxe 60s Stratocaster
Fender CEO admits regret over S-style cease-and-desist campaign – but says it will "improve" guitar design

By Jonathan Horsley Published

Edward 'Bud' Cole says Fender wants to "help" other brands move away from the Stratocaster design to create something "unique to the naked eye" – but who defines unique?

Guitars
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 22: Ella Langley performs onstage at the 9th Annual Nashville Songwriter Awards at Ryman Auditorium on September 22, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
How a Nashville session legend and a pet kangaroo helped Ella Langley to create Choosin' Texas

By Ben Rogerson Published

“We love that song, but I don’t think I could have ever imagined what’s happening with it right now," says the country star

Artists
Boss EX-4 Effects Expander
“Expands the range of your pedalboard – without changing what already works”: Boss unveils the EX-4 Effects Expander, a compact multi-fx powerhouse that's designed to maximise your pedalboard's potential

By Jonathan Horsley Published

The EX-4 has 120 onboard Boss effects, 256 presets, ample connections for integrating other pedals, and could be the wildcard your 'board's been waiting for

Guitars
“His influence and attitude guided the genre forward”: Hayley Williams pays tribute to her ex, guitarist Chad Gilbert

By Beth Simpson Published

Gilbert died earlier this week from brain cancer

Guitarists
Polyend Loop looper pedal
Polyend Loop is part looper pedal, part drum machine and comes stocked with over 100 effects

By Si Truss Published

The Polish brand’s latest is a four-track MIDI-syncable "idea machine" aimed at guitarists and electronic musicians alike

Guitar Pedals
Michael Kiwanuka reveals that he’s had a stroke: “It's a long, tough journey ahead”

By Beth Simpson Published

Singer also has new album out soon

Singers & Songwriters
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