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Synths · 110 stories, +36 vs last week

Synths: 110 stories in seven days, +36 on the week before.

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DJ MagLive & DJSerato DJ launches on mobile for the first time The new iOS app brings two-deck mixing, stem controls, Lucid Beatgrid, and hardware and DVS support to iPhone and iPad

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DJ MagLive & DJArca shares video for ‘XXXXX’ album track, ‘Fxck’: Watch The 16-track ‘XXXXX’ album came out in July via XL Recordings

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DJ MagLive & DJTechnics unveils new SL-1210MKX direct-drive turntable Designed for DJs, the SL-1210MKX will be available from January 2027 at an RRP of £1,299

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Guitar PlayerGuitarsBuddy Guy on the endorsement that helped him more than any record company Buddy Guy occupies a unique place in guitar history. He learned from blues giants including Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, T-Bone Walker, B.B.

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Premier GuitarGuitarsWizard of Odd: A Sudden Flash On the immediate, unshakable feeling that hits when a guitar chooses you. Once upon a time, I knew this woman who had an incredible story.

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MatrixSynthSynthsIced Virus | Access Virus TI2 - Pads, Leads & Arps video upload by Modularis "I've always loved the cold, transparent character of certain Virus TI2 sounds: beautiful icy pads, crystalline arpeggios and expressive synth leads.

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MatrixSynthSynths[058] nighttime sketching with Dirtywave m8 in Seoul video upload by super secret submarine "The Dirtywave m8 is the perfect groove box for travel. It fits in the palm of your hand, has great battery life, and is easy to sketch song and sound design…

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No TrebleGuitarsWatch Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Revisit “Working Man” With Chad Smith Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Chad Smith tear into “Working Man” in a standout performance from the Neil Peart documentary No One’s Disciple.

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Music ConnectionIndustryCrosstalk With Kenny Aronoff Long admired for his intense dedication to his craft, rock drummer Kenny Aronoff has recorded and toured with some of the best in the business: Bob Dylan, members of the Rolling Stones and a pair of…

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MusicRadarGear“I’ve spent more time with that guitar than with any human – that's one of my best friends”: Studio gurus Swindle and Ashton Sellars on the making of Kojey Radical’s Don’t Look Down “What do you do when you have the world at your feet?” is the question posed by rapper and poet Kojey Radical in the opening lines of his latest album.

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UK Jazz NewsEuropeJoe Webb Trio at The Verdict, Brighton Every musician has her or his different strengths and flavours in their playing, and that is a wondrous thing… And then there’s Joe Webb . Quite simply, he has it all.

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GearnewsGearAffordable Analog Amp Solutions for Guitar Recording I’ve been on a bit of a mission lately, doing lots of recording sessions and working with various musicians for the last few months.

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