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D'AddarioMakersD’Addario Woodwinds Introduces Limited Edition Pink Reed Guards to Support Breast Cancer Research 30% of net sales from this special-edition accessory will be directly donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation D’Addario Woodwinds has introduced limited-edition Pink Reed Guards , bringing a…

D'AddarioMakersD’Addario Introduces XS Nickel Bronze Acoustic Strings D’Addario introduces XS Nickel Bronze , the latest addition to the XS Acoustic family . F eaturing both the clear, transparent tone of Nickel Bronze and the exceptional lifespan, smooth but not…

D'AddarioMakersD’Addario Launches XPND Voltage Booster Instantly unlock 12V, 18V, and 24V power from a single 9V source D’Addario announces the launch of the XPND Voltage Booster: a compact new power solution designed to help players easily integrate…

D'AddarioMakersD’Addario Foundation Announces 2026 Community Music Grant Recipients FARMINGDALE, NY — The D’Addario Foundation announces the recipients of its 2026 Community Music Grants (CMG) , supporting 139 nonprofit music education programs providing free or affordable…

D'AddarioMakersD'Addario and Taylor Expand Partnership with Jacob Collier Signature XS String Set FARMINGDALE, NY — D'Addario and Taylor Guitars are expanding their long-standing partnership with the release of the Jacob Collier Signature XS Phosphor Bronze 12–53 String Set, specifically designed…

D'AddarioMakersEVANS Introduces the High-Tension Drum Key for Maximum Tuning Leverage and Comfort FARMINGDALE, NY — July 1, 2026 — EVANS Drumheads is proud to introduce the High-Tension Drum Key, a tuning tool engineered to give drummers the extra leverage they need for high-tension tuning…

D'AddarioMakersD’Addario Launches New Extended-Range String Designs for Electric and Classical Guitar Precision-engineered singles built for uncompromising performance in extended tunings FARMINGDALE, New York — Today, D’Addario announced the launch of a groundbreaking new series of premium single…

D'AddarioMakersD’Addario Launches New Fret Cleaner & Buffer for Quick, Easy Fret Maintenance FARMINGDALE, NY — D’Addario is excited to introduce the new Fret Cleaner & Buffer: a fast, easy-to-use fret maintenance system that keeps the instrument spotless and performance free.

D'AddarioMakersD’Addario Expands Humidipak Line with New Small Instrument Humidification Solutions Introducing the Small Instrument Humidipak Kit and Humidipak Maintain 2-Pack Refill for Or chestral and A coustic I nstruments FARMINGDALE, New York — D’Addario is officially expanding its acclaimed…

D'AddarioMakersProMark Launches the Eloy Casagrande Signature Drumstick ProMark is thrilled to introduce the Eloy Casagrande Signature Stick. This new offering features a 5B diameter and a fortified shoulder that flares to a 2B size for enhanced momentum and weight…

D'AddarioMakersD'Addario Launches New Backline Electric Guitar and Bass Cases Premium protection, integrated humidity control, and smart storage come together in a case built for musicians on the move.

D'AddarioMakersEVANS Hybrid and Sunhouse Launch New Sensory Percussion eKit System Immersive realism with new Cymbal and Hi-Hat Sensor Technology FARMINGDALE, New York — EVANS Hybrid and Sunhouse announce the launch of the Sensory Percussion eKit System , offering drummers an…

D'AddarioMakersD’Addario Launches Players Circle Gear Collection Catalog, Organize, and Showcase Your Gear : From Instruments , to Pedals, Amps & Accessories, All in One Place F armingdale , N ew York — D’Addario announce s the launch of Gear Collection , a…

D'AddarioMakersD’Addario Expands XS Series with XS Bass Strings D’Addario announces the launch of XS Bass, incorporating the world's most advanced film coating technology into a dedicated line for bassists.

D'AddarioMakersEVANS Introduces MS5 Marching Snare Side Drumhead EVANS Drumheads announce s the MS5 Marching Snare Side , a new line extension built to deliver enhanced snare response and a more open tonal quality for marching applications .

D'AddarioMakersD’Addario Introduces the XPND Pedal Pry Bar D’Addario announce s the launch of the XPND Pedal Pry Bar: a compact, XPND-branded tool designed to make pedal removal faster and easier than ever for musicians.

D'AddarioMakersD’Addario Introduces the Micro-Fiber Polishing Mitt D’Addario announces the Micro -F iber Polishing Mitt: a reusable, chemical-free cleaning tool that keep s instruments looking and sounding their best.

D'AddarioMakersEVANS Expands UV2 Bass Drumhead Line with New 16"–26" Sizes EVANS Drumheads announce s the expansion of its UV2 bass drumhead line, now available in new sizes ranging 16" through 26".

D'AddarioMakersD’Addario Welcomes Marcin, Viral Fingerstyle Guitarist, to Its Artist Roster D’Addario welcome s Marcin , the most-followed fingerstyle guitarist in the world, to its official artist roster.

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Three pins, and nearly every signal in this business passes through them.

The magazine is named after the cable: the microphone in the booth, the line to the desk, the DMX run that fires the lights. Studio, stage and rig share the same cable. Most magazines pick one of the three. This one covers all of it, because the people we read do too — the engineer mixing a record on Tuesday is on front of house by Saturday.

Around a hundred and sixty sources, in English, Japanese, Spanish, German, French, Chinese and Italian: makers and their release notes, reviewers who put a hand on the thing, studios and touring crews, the producers and collectives surfacing this month and the scenes they came out of. Synths and modular, plugins and DAWs, guitars and drums, microphones, monitors, PA and lighting. What the trade is talking about is counted and plotted. The editor's letter has just started; it will find its rhythm.

For each story: a headline, a short excerpt, one picture and the link out. We never reprint the article, and the picture belongs to the maker or the photographer. A German review appears in German and a Japanese one in Japanese, as the writer published it; the link goes to the original.

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