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Mics & outboard

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Guitar Pedal XGuitarsHangman fx's latest The Dancing Plague is a genius Stereophonic Time-Travelling Bi-Modulated Tri-Delay, accompanied by a super smart micro pressure-sensing expression pedal What we have here is Hangman fx’s brand new killer The Dancing Plague compact stereo modulated delay pedal, accompanied by the recent Stomp Express Pressure-Sensing Micro Expression Pedal.

10.31

MaonoChinaUSB vs. XLR vs. Wireless vs. Internal Recording Microphones: Which Connection Fits Your Workflow? On Monday, you record a podcast at your desk. Later in the week, you film an interview on a camera and make a short video on your phone.

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CDM — Create Digital MusicGearsndstation will transform cheap gaming consoles into music handhelds Cheap handheld gaming consoles now often pack surprising processing power. But many risk ending up as e-waste.

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Gearnews (FR)EuropeAMS Neve dévoile la console 8424E, accompagnée des nouveaux processeurs Elements gearnews.fr AMS Neve dévoile la console 8424E, accompagnée des nouveaux processeurs Elements AMS Neve 8424E Déclinaison moderne de la fameuse console 8424, cette console de mixage analogique à…

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Sennheiser NewsroomStudios & prosSennheiser contribue à façonner le futur de l'audio DECT NR+ lors du salon DECT World 2026 Les experts du spécialiste de l’audio partageront leurs éclairages sur le spectre audio, la recherche et les applications audio concrètes, tandis que le DECT Forum annoncera la création d’un nouveau…

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Sound On Sound

Sound On SoundGearNeve unveil the Elements range & 8424E console neve_elements_8424e.jpg Company launch new digitally controlled analogue hardware Neve's first foray into digtially controlled analogue comes in the form of three eight-channel rackmount processors…

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Music Business WorldwideIndustrySuno’s new MCP tool lets users make songs inside ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini – as its developer API gets a sign-in portal but remains in beta Suno has unveiled a tool that lets users create songs from inside AI assistants including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.

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KEYBOARDS / Sound & RecordingEuropeDie perfekte Podcast Vocal Chain für deinen Podcast Eine gute Podcast-Stimme entsteht nicht erst im Schnitt. Das Mikrofon, der Raum, der Abstand zum Mikrofon und eine sinnvolle Bearbeitung greifen ineinander.

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NeumannStudios & prosNeumann、次世代の3ウェイ・モニター「KH 310 II」と「KH 350」を発売 2つのモデルで共通するリファレンス基準と、異なるモニタリングニーズへの対応を両立

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NeumannStudios & prosNeumann Expands Its MCM Clip Mic System with the KK 15 Supercardioid Capsule and MCM 115 Instrument Sets Increased Feedback Rejection. The Same Trusted Sound Quality.

10.29
Sennheiser Newsroom

Sennheiser NewsroomStudios & prosSennheiser helps shape the future of DECT NR+ audio at DECT World 2026 Wedemark, Germany, October 2026 – At DECT World 2026, taking place in Munich on November 3 and 4, Sennheiser will underline its long-standing commitment to advancing DECT NR+ for audio through a…

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Neumann

NeumannStudios & prosNeumann udvider sit MCM Clip Mic-system med den nye superkardioide KK 15-mikrofonkapsel og MCM 115-instrumentsæt Mindre risiko for feedback. Samme velkendte lydkvalitet.

10.29

SonarworksMakersHow to Bring Your String Mock-Ups to Life Intro In 2026 it is no longer that difficult to create top-notch sounding electronic-based music with nothing more than a laptop, headphones, audio interface, and a mic.

10.29

Gear4music BlogGearWhat is a Lavalier Microphone? A Complete Guide With the rise of content creators and video content, it's common to see people ditching the handheld mic in favour of a smaller, hands-free version.

10.28

DTM StationJapan8基のマイクプリをハーフラックに凝縮した、超高音質を誇るMOTUの小さな怪物MOTU OctaLiteが発売開始! DTMステーションでもこれまで数多くの製品を紹介してきた、米国の老舗オーディオインターフェイスメーカー、MOTU。そのMOTUから、UltraLite mk5と並ぶ10万円台のモデルとして発売されたのが、ハーフラックサイ

10.28

API AudioStudios & prosAPI Vision Console Completes Its Freshman Year at Appalachian State University, Elevating Real-World Recording Education FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JESSUP, MD – One year after the installation of an API Vision Console at Appalachian State University’s Robert F.

10.27

KR home-studioEuropeJeu KR#386 : Jouez avec Keyboards, Algam et Shure Et gagnez l’un des deux micros de streaming MV6 Gen 2 mis en jeu d’une valeur unitaire de 185 €. Le microphone de gaming/streaming qui passe à la vitesse supérieure .

10.27

AudiofaderEuropeAEA KU4A, il microfono a nastro in edizione limitata che contribusce alla GCMF Caratterizzata da dettagli in oro 24 carati e da un certificato di autenticità numerato, l'edizione limitata KU4A contribuisce alle attività di sovvenzione e donazione di strumenti musicali della…

10.27

IntegraudioDAW & pluginsUnited Plugins Royal Compressor XT Review 2026 Royal Compressor XT review: United Plugins puts two vari-mu compressors in one plugin, with L/R, Mid/Side and Low/High modes. Features, sound and verdict.

10.26

Sonic BloomDAW & pluginsEverything SideChain in Ableton Live Most people are familiar with compressor side-chaining by now, but Ableton Live offers more than just the Compressor that allow for sidechaining.

10.22

DiGiCoLive & DJDiGiCo Releases Software Upgrades for Quantum112 and Quantum225 Pulse Mixing Consoles CHESSINGTON, UK – 21 October 2026 – Today, DiGiCo announces the immediate availability of new downloadable software upgrades for its two most compact Quantum Range mixing consoles, the Quantum1 12…

10.21

AudiofanzineEuropeWe tested the SSL Super 9000 and Revival 4000 for you, so you wouldn't have to SSL is taking a trip down memory lane! The British brand is bringing back the two legendary SSL 4000 and SSL 9000 consoles in a 1U rack format.

10.20

Universal Audio BlogMakersWhat Free Software Comes with Volt? Most audio interfaces come with a starter pack. Volt gives you an entire studio. Right out of the box, Volt USB Audio Interfaces give you the same UAD plug-ins used by award-winning producers and…

10.19

Working Class AudioVoicesWCA #616 with Sylvia Massy: Microphone History, the Bob Paquette Collection, and The Great Book of Vintage Microphones Sylvia Massy returns to Working Class Audio for the first time since Episode 14 back in 2015 . She joins Matt from her studio in Ashland, Oregon to talk about her new book, The Great Book of Vintage…

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