The passing of the incomparable Les Paul in August 2009 broke the hearts of guitar enthusiasts around the world.
Introducing the Les Paul Tribute 1952 Guitar 
Sneak Peek at GNR8-130 2 x 12 Stereo Guitar Amp 
The GNR8-130 is 130W powered stereo guitar amplifier cabinet designed specifically for use with any DSP- or analog-based direct recording device or preamp.
reFuse Software releases Lowender VST/AU Mac Native 
reFuse Software has released the native Mac OS X VST and AU versions of Lowender (previously it required the Pluggo Runtime). It costs $49.
Gibson Guitars raided by US police 
The company is under investigation over illegal wood claims.
Zephod releases [BLOK] Modular Synthesiser (Alpha version) 
Zephod has released an Alpha version of [BLOK], an easy to use modular synthesis environment for Windows. Stand-alone, Buzz plug-in and VST instrument plug-in versions are available.
Loopmasters releases Underground Minimal 
Loopmasters are proud to present the Underground Minimal sample collection from 6pod9, created from analogue machines and treated to liberal doses of fx, compression and editing to form an impressi...
SPL releases the Vitalizer Analog Code Plugin 
German manufacturer SPL enhances its Analog Code plug-in series with its Vitalizer sound optimizing processor.
Cinematique Instruments releases Celtic Nylon Harp Collection 
Cinematique Instruments has announced the release of Celtic Nylon Harp, a small-sized harp with a height of nearly 39 inch, usually designed for traditional music.
Are You an Intermediate Guitar Player Yet? 
Let’s see if you have what it takes to be called an “Intermediate Level Guitarist.” I put the following list together to help you assess where you are as a guitarist.
8 compact MIDI keyboards that go great with a laptop 
David Ellefson - Rock Shop #23 "Taking It On The Road" 
Taking yourself or your band on the road is a critical part of the music business
Livid announces $399 Block NE Controller 
Livid Instruments has announced the new Block NE, the Nova Musik Edition of the new Livid Block controller.
Interview with Rob Caggiano of Anthrax 
Anthrax will soon be winging their way down here to Australia to lay waste to the Soundwave festival.
A million plays on Spotify and earned $167. 
Video Guitar Lesson - Rusty Cooley on 12 Note Split Patterns w/tabs 
Video Guitar Lesson - Rusty Cooley on 12 Note Split Patterns w/tabs
Lexicon launches complete desktop recording system with Omega Studio Bundle 
Lexicon has launched the Omega Studio Desktop Recording Bundle.
7 Ways to Tour (Without Getting in the Van) 
Touring is exciting, but can also be financially exasperating and emotionally draining. Here are seven suggestions to tour your music but not yourself.
New Cubase Tutorials by macProVideo.com 
macProVideo.com has announced the release of a new tutorial called "Cubase 101: Core Cubase." This 5-hour title is produced by one of Steinberg's main product demonstrators, Matthew Loel T. Hepwort...
TeamDNR releases MixControl V1.0r4 
MixControl is a high quality, flexible and full featured channelstrip plug-in with a variety of essential mixing tools, all at a fraction of the CPU load of other leading channelstrip options.
3 Differences Between Live and Studio Mixing 
Live sound mixing varies greatly from studio mixing. The fast paced adrenaline rush of the concert venue versus the calmer and quieter work area of the recording studio.
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