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With two different distortion stages, an insert point and external controls aplenty, could this be the only overdrive you need?
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With two different distortion stages, an insert point and external controls aplenty, could this be the only overdrive you need?

Helmuts Bems, Co-Founder and CEO of Sonarworks, discusses the findings of their recent AI survey. The conversation explores differing industry perspectives on generative versus assistive AI and provides insight into the extent to which professional musicians are already adopting these emerging technologies.

John 'Spud' Murphy joins Kevin Paul to reflect on his path from cover bands to the studio, exploring how he combines live and digital workflows and uses multiple recordings of an instrument to craft his signature ambient, textured sound.

VSL have recently introduced four new Single Packs for their acclaimed Synchron Special Brass sample library series, further expanding the palette of brass instruments recorded in the large Stage A of their Vienna Synchron Stage.

ATC have announced the launch of a two new three-way monitors designed to take on centre-channel duties in surround and immersive systems.

The MMX 150 Wireless and MMX 230 Wireless cater to both casual and serious gamers, are also said to be well suited to general listening.

Soundgas’ latest gear auction sees the company offer up a selection of gear sourced from the studio of legendary British musician John Paul Jones.

Eventide's latest algorithms expand the H90/H9000's versatile collection of effects, delivering everything from “blooming reverse delays and rhythmic glitchy stutters” to “skittering repeats that morph into unexpected textures”.

ADDAC System's latest creation features motor-based devices that can be attached to a control knob on an amplifier, guitar pedal, rackmount processor or just about any other piece of equipment!

Available now as a free update for all existing THU users, AIR is said to bring a new dimension to amp simulation by recreating the feeling of standing in front of a real amp in a real room.

December 2025 marks the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Fairlight in 1975 by Kim Ryrie and Peter Vogel, who along with a number of original staff members, have gathered in Sydney to celebrate this milestone year for Australia's pioneering music technology company.

Universal Music Group (UMG) and music-creation platform Splice have agreed to collaborate on joint exploration of the next generation of AI-powered music-creation tools for musical artists.

Virtual Pianist Grit is the second electric piano to join the Virtual Pianist line-up, and is said to offer a distinctly more rugged and expressive voice that its predecessor, Vibe.

PSI Audio's large main monitor systems will now be available exclusively through approved, specialised retail partners, helping to ensure optimal integration of the systems into customers’ listening environments.

GLT Audio are currently in the process of developing the PM-80 (or Poor Man’s CS-80!), a dedicated MIDI controller that aims to replicate the experience of playing and programming the real thing.

Pro Tools 2025.12 is now available, and delivers new immersive mixing support with the introduction of UHD World Association’s (UWA) Audio Vivid, enhanced SoundFlow functionality with built-in Bounce Factory Lite and new Inner Circle rewards from a selection of Avid’s plug-in and content partners.

Kontrast Expressive Suite brings over a decade of MPE expertise to Tracktion's unique instrument, delivering a collection of carefully designed presets that fully respond to per-note gestures such as pressure, bends, vibrato and aftertouch.

Designed with “dystopian sound design” in mind, the latest addition to Zero-G’s growing collection of Kontakt instruments promises to deliver a world of “gritty textures, corrupted atmospheres, brooding pulses and fractured tonal elements.”

PSP InfiniStrip Earth (v1.4.0) has been designed from the ground up for tracking, mixing, live monitoring and broadcast applications, and draws on over two decades of PSP’s audio-processing expertise.

The latest version of Steinberg’s award-winning mobile recording application is now available, and has been released alongside the all-new Verve and Etude piano AUv3 instruments for iPhone and iPad.