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Stocking stuffers for musicians on a budget
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Playpm reminds us that we might not actually need a shiny new beatmaking calculator in the latest edition of his GAS Therapy series
Watch Dave Grohl unleash a 36-minute live version of his Play instrumental
The performance was captured as part of Warren Haynes' 20th Annual Christmas Jam in 2018
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Gretsch Drums launches new beginner-friendly Renegade Series drum kits
These all-inclusive, affordable Gretsch kits come with everything you need to start playing
DW unveils limited edition 14”x5” DW MFG True-Cast Snare
It’s bell bronze, it’s cast, and it's been co-designed with drummer Dave Elitch. Plus DW has sampled it for its new Soundworks software
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AIAIAI Unit-4 Wireless+ review
- £700
- $800
AIAIAI says Unit-4 is the first true wireless monitor system designed for the recording studio and mobile mixing. And that claim might well be justified...
1More S50 review
- £150
- $150
Need to stay aware of your surroundings while wearing your earbuds? This could be the answer...
t.akustik Stripe Absorber 120 review
- £155+
- €180+
- $191+
Larger, denser absorption panels for multiple applications. Is your home studio big enough?
Austrian Audio MiCreator Studio review
- £189+
- €199+
- $199+
Austrian Audio’s new MiCreator Studio is equally at home recording podcasts as it is instruments. Could this be the one mic you need?
the t.bone SC 420 USB Desktop-Set review
- £51
- €53
- $63
Can this budget large capsule condenser deliver useable results?
the t.bone RB 500 review
- £85
- €99
- $108
Fancy some retro ribbon sounds? Let's gets miking with this re-issued affordable design
Brainworx AMEK Mastering Compressor review
- £312
- $399
If it transpired that God’s own compressor was the basis of Brainworx’ latest AMEK-branded plugin, we wouldn’t be surprised
Universal Audio Apollo Twin X review
- £1400
- €1549
- $1499
UA’s desktop interface gets a serious upgrade to match its rackmount counterparts, but is it worth the entry fee?
