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Rhodes marks 80 years with the MK8/80 AE anniversary piano
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (266+ words) Just 80 examples of Rhodes" new anniversary piano will ever exist, each one hand-built in the UK by Rhodes Master Builders. The MK8/80 AE marks 80 years of the brand and builds on the existing MK8 platform with a finish designed specifically for the…...
Bob Moog Foundation adds rare 1954 theremin to archives
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (207+ words) The Bob Moog Foundation has added a rare R. A. Moog Model 351 theremin, built in 1954, to its archives in Asheville. Bob Moog was just 20 when the model went on sale, a year after his first commercial release " the Model 201, and the simpler,…...
Tidal cuts royalties for AI-generated music from July 15
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (197+ words) Tidal is cutting off royalties for 100% AI-generated music and introducing detection labels for artificial tracks, with both changes rolling out from mid-July. Under the new policy, any track Tidal identifies as wholly AI-generated will be tagged with an icon visible…...
Carl Martin Dual Compressor now available
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (351+ words) Guitarists who need different compression for rhythm and lead work have traditionally had to carry two compressor pedals, or settle for one setting that doesn't do either job well. Carl Martin's new Dual Compressor Limiter solves that problem by putting…...
How Matthew Koma used the AEA R88 on Hilary Duff's album
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (471+ words) The ribbons themselves are thin, low-mass strips of aluminium suspended in a magnetic field. They respond to air movement rather than sound pressure, which gives ribbon mics their characteristic warm, smooth top end and natural transient response. The R88 in particular…...
Indie-Con Australia 2026: Adelaide July 2931
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (155+ words) Mixdown Magazine Indie-Con Australia returns to Adelaide with global independent music leaders Three days of programming bring together label representatives, artists and industry leaders from Australia and around the world. AIR's Indie-Con Australia is returning to Adelaide from July 29 to…...
Kramer 50th Anniversary Collection " six limited-edition guitars
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (402+ words) Mixdown Magazine Kramer turns 50 with six limited-edition Anniversary Gold guitars The collection spans six models " the 84, SM-1 HH, Night Swan, Baretta, Pacer Carrera and Volante HHFR " each finished in metallic Anniversary Gold and available for the anniversary year only. Kramer…...
Review: Lehle Mono Volume Pedal
1+ week, 6+ day ago (161+ words) Catch up on all the latest reviews'here.' The Lehle Mono Volume pedal features magnetic sensor technology, using a German-made Hall sensor that accurately adjusts the VCA based on the measured strength of a calibrated magnet over the distance of the…...
Review: Tone City Golden Plexi V3 Mini Distortion Pedal
1+ week, 6+ day ago (204+ words) If you follow the world of boutique and budget pedals, you may have come across Tone City. Founded in 2014 by chief designer J. Wong and known for budget-friendly analog drive pedals, the brand has steadily built a loyal following. In 2025, Tone…...
Reviewed: Fender American Original "50s Stratocaster
1+ week, 6+ day ago (578+ words) Replacing the long running American Vintage range, the new American Original series features historically accurate specs such as vintage pickups, period specific neck profiles and nitrocellulose finishes, with just enough contemporary comforts such as five-way switching to appease the modern…...