Pineapple Thief Bassist Cites Living Colour as Early Influence
According to Jon Sykes, bassist for The Pineapple Thief, his introduction to impactful bass playing came through the music of Living Colour. Sykes noted that 1989, the year he began…
Bitwig Studio 6.1 Moves from Beta to Full Release with New Sampler
Bitwig Studio 6.1 has officially left its public beta testing period to become a stable release for everyone with an active Upgrade Plan. This update is available free of charge…
Cort Guitars Appoints Steve Araujo as Head of Strategic Sales
Cort Guitars Logo 5 Cort Guitars Appoints Steve Araujo as Head of Strategic Sales and Product Relations for the Americas SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA-Cort Guitars appoints Steve Araujo as Head of…
Suonobuono Polyvera Hybrid Synth Enters Pre-Order Phase
Italian developer Suonobuono has launched a new hybrid wavetable synthesizer, the Polyvera, for pre-order. The instrument combines digital oscillators with analog filter circuitry to evoke the character of vintage samplers…
TiMax integrates AI assistant support into SoundHub software
TiMax has launched an integration of AI assistants within its latest TiMax2 SoundHub software, marking the first spatial audio and show control platform to natively support the Model Context Protocol.…
MXR Teams with Byron Chambers on Upgraded Mr. Talkbox Signature Pedal
MXR has unveiled the Mr. Talkbox Signature Talk Box, created in collaboration with Byron Chambers, according to gearnews.com. The new unit builds on the company's earlier M222 Talk Box and…
SOMA Laboratory ships Enigma sensor synth to global retailers
SOMA Laboratory has officially released its Enigma synthesizer to the global market, with units now available through major retailer Thomann. According to gearnews, the distinctive instrument carries a retail price…
Bitwig Studio 6.1 Adds Radically Updated Sampler Device
Bitwig Studio has unveiled version 6.1, featuring a significantly redesigned Sampler device, according to MusicRadar. The German software developer asserts that the new version will encourage users to experiment with…
555 Adj Encore Lp5 IP Fixtures Transform Global Village Dubai
A massive installation of 555 ADJ Encore LP5 IP LED par fixtures has transformed the nighttime appearance of Global Village Dubai, one of the UAE’s most popular cultural attractions. Installed…
Ella Suena Female-Focused Drum Camp in Mexico
Ella Suena Drum Camp 2026 brings drummers from Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia together. Pachuca, Hidalgo — On September 5 and 6, the Centro Cultural del Ferrocarril in Pachuca will host…
Guitar Center Revives Drum-Off at the Fonda After 10-Year Hiatus
Guitar Center's Drum-Off competition has returned following a decade-long break, staging its finals at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, according to Music Connection. Six drummers from across the United States…
Marshall releases final Hendrix 60th anniversary collection
Marshall has announced the final releases in its Jimi Hendrix 60th Anniversary Collection, introducing a specialized amplifier bundle alongside updated consumer audio gear. According to a report by Premier Guitar,…