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AudiofanzineEurope11 pedals to replace your guitar amp When it comes to guitar sound, all-in-one pedalboards that model amps, effects, and speakers are clearly all the rage.
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.
AudiofanzineEuropeHave MPCs become today's workstations? With its new eight-core processor, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, and the new MPC 3 environment, the MPC One G2 keeps its predecessor's compact form factor while delivering significantly more power.
AudiofanzineEuropeWhich guitar multi-effects unit—without amp simulation—should you choose? While all-in-one pedalboards are becoming increasingly common on the shelves of our music stores, manufacturers are also releasing more multi-effects pedalboards.
AudiofanzineEuropeWhat if your home studio were preventing you from making music? Making music at home has become the norm. But between the accumulation of gear and the myriad possibilities available, a home studio can also feel like a complicated mess.
AudiofanzineEuropeWhich bass amp should I choose for playing at home and recording easily? Like guitar gear, bass gear has changed significantly over the past few years. In this roundup, we’ll guide you in your search for the ideal bass amp for home use, whether you're playing or recording.
AudiofanzineEuropeErnie Ball or D'Addario: Which of these 11 strings really last the longest (2026 update)? The electric guitar is a complete and complex system in which every element plays a vital role. From the wood used to the hardware, pickups, and strings, every component of the instrument influences…
AudiofanzineEuropeWhich guitar amp should you choose for playing at home without disturbing others? Our 2026 selection The guitar amp market has been undergoing a transformation over the past few years. Brands are offering more and more products to cover every possible price range.
AudiofanzineEuropeWhat are the best modulation multi-effects pedals for guitarists and keyboardists in 2026? Modulation effects alter a signal in a cyclical manner over time: volume, pitch, phase, or delay vary continuously. They have quickly become essential for guitar, keyboards, and audio production.
AudiofanzineEuropeHow a PlayStation Launched the Careers of Skepta and Dizzee Rascal Not really a game, not quite software either. Its name: Music 2000. The idea seems absurd: turning a PlayStation into a full-fledged music studio.
AudiofanzineEuropeWaldorf's new Iridium Desktop MK2, designed in collaboration with Aphex Twin: a success? The Iridium series gets a fresh new look with an even more powerful module, featuring more flash memory, a brand-new synthesis engine, and four-layer multitimbrality.
AudiofanzineEuropenUX MG-50Li: The multi-effects pedal rated 9/10 by Audiofanzine Unveiled in March 2026, the MG-50Li is the latest digital multi-effects processor from nUX. With its aluminum chassis, three processors, and the ability to capture amp and overdrive pedal sounds, it…
AudiofanzineEuropeThe 10 Best Guitar & Bass Tuners you must have in 2026 A tuner, regardless of type, is an essential tool if you play guitar or bass. Like all stringed instruments, guitars and basses need to be tuned regularly.
AudiofanzineEuropeWhich Groovebox Should You Choose in 2026? 8 Current Models, from the MPC Live III to the Push 3 Standalone There have never been so many grooveboxes—nor have they ever been so sophisticated. From portable devices to standalone production stations and performance instruments, here’s our selection of the…
AudiofanzineEuropeWhich modeling guitar amp should you choose in 2026? Our selection of the 10 most interesting models In just a few years, the major players in the amplifier market have expanded their product lines to include numerous modeling amplifiers.
AudiofanzineEuropeThe 12 best free Synthesizers That Rival Paid Plug-ins The virtual synthesizer market features countless highly regarded options. Most of them cost money, but you don’t have to break the bank to create high-quality tracks.
AudiofanzineEuropeWe compared Akai's new MPC XL to the Live III, and the verdict is clear Just a few months after releasing the MPC Live III, Akai unveiled a new flagship model to replace the MPC X SE.
AudiofanzineEuropeArturia Memory V Review: Does This Reimagining of the Memorymoog Finally Live Up to the Legend? More than forty years after its release, the Memorymoog continues to fascinate fans of analog synthesis.
AudiofanzineEuropeWhy are more and more musicians abandoning the computer and going back to hardware? Faced with the domination of software, a return to hardware is no longer a nostalgic idea. Between screen fatigue, the need for gesture and the search for constraints, some musicians are…
AudiofanzineEuropeAkai MPC Live III: Just how far can a computer-free production station go? With improved performance, new workflows, MPCe pads, and more controls, Akai has delivered a new version of the MPC Live that’s more ambitious and feature-rich than ever.
AudiofanzineEuropeBehringer BMX review After releasing the LM Drum, a LinnDrum clone, Behringer put out the BMX, a recreation of the DMX, an early '80s EPROM drum machine from Oberheim. How does this newbie stack up with the original?
AudiofanzineEuropeWhy songs are getting shorter: has TikTok changed the way we listen to music? Three and a half minutes. For decades, this was pretty much the standard length of a top-50 song. Long enough to set up a melody, a chorus multiplied by two or three, a bridge and the occasional…
AudiofanzineEuropeSennheiser HD 480 PRO Plus: are these new closed-back headphones a good tool for mixing? A newcomer from Sennheiser, the HD 480 PRO promises precision, comfort and robustness for studio and home use. We put it through its paces, measuring, listening and trying to take it apart.
AudiofanzineEuropeBuying guide to essential accessories for guitarists No matter what level of guitarist you are - beginner, intermediate, advanced or professional - you need the right accessories to optimize your setup.
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