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"An analogue FM synth that is actually fun to play": Frap Tools’ debut polysynth Magnolia might be the most exciting new instrument of 2026
By Si Truss published
The Italian synth can do 8-voice through-zero FM, wavefolding and more – and comes equipped with a poly aftertouch keyboard

Tembo is a kid-friendly magnetic drum machine and sampler that promises "unforgettable family jam sessions"
By Matt Mullen published
Designed to empower "everyone to create music from the very first touch", Musical Beings' debut product hopes to make beatmaking accessible for all ages

“I’m watching this genius develop right in front of me”: Joe Satriani on what it was like to teach a teenage Steve Vai
By Jonathan Horsley published
Here's this "goofy" Ace Frehley fan with big hands and he keeps coming back for more... Satch says it wasn't long before he recognised Vai's potential

“A couple of the lyrics turned out to be AI-generated… I thought, ‘Okay, I’ll go for it’”: How Paul Gilbert accidentally wrote a song using an AI hallucination
By Jonathan Horsley published
Gilbert's first vocal album since 2016, WROC finds him adapting George Washington's "rules for civility" into lyrics for rock songs. But what happens when AI injects itself into the process?

How PinkPantheress’s meteoric rise has been aided and abetted by Basement Jaxx
By Ben Rogerson published
She's described the UK electronic music duo as being "pivotal" to her development as a producer

Hello Old Friend: Clapton heads out to Midwest for September tour
By Will Simpson published
Jimmie Vaughan is supporting

Novation unveils Launch Control 3 with OLED screen and expanded connectivity
By Matt Mullen published
The popular DAW controller opens up to hybrid and DAWless set-ups thanks to 5-pin MIDI I/O

“This is a love and friendship story I have with Mexico”: Shakira plays largest gig in Mexico City’s Zócalo
By Will Simpson published
She played free show to 400,000

“If they want to jump on stage, great”: Could Billy Joel make a live comeback at his own tribute night?
By Will Simpson published
It’s at Carnegie Hall on March 12

Marshall launches membership scheme and pledges percentage of online sales to support grassroots music venues
By Jonathan Horsley published
Sign up to Marshall's Amplify scheme and the British amp giant will use one per cent of members' web store purchases to support independent venues
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