Introducing Open Labs' SoundSlate, the ultimate virtual instrument player and hardware DAW for your keyboard workstation or MIDI controller, contained in a sexy 1U rackmountable case.
Got My Web TV: Fender Vision. 
Overview of Fender Vision, the new video section of the international Fender website.
Max for Live Guide: 10 Things You Should Know, Release Details, Pricing, Videos 
Max for Live is now available, fusing the multimedia, visual programming environment of Max/MSP/Jitter with the plug-in hosting and sequencing and clip-launching and recording of Ableton Live.
TC-Helicon introduces VoiceTone Harmony-G XT 
Specifically designed for the singing guitarist, VoiceTone Harmony-G XT marries the simplicity of the original Harmony-G with state of the art processing right from VoiceLive 2.
M-Audio Axiom Pro 49 Review 
It used to be black and now it's white. M-Audio's controller keyboard is back with a new look and on steroids...
Morley announce 4 new pedals 
Thank you to Guitarist magazine for the heads up on this one, apparently Morley are introducing 4, yes 4 new pedals including the updated George Lynch Signature Dragon Wah 2 which is a:
Hinton Instruments introduces SwitchMix 
Hinton Instruments has introduced their latest product – the SwitchMix.
Review of Cakewalk Sonar 8.5 Producer 
Cakewalk is nothing if not dependable. Every year, around Autumn, it releases a major upgrade to its flagship DAW, Sonar.
FatLoud releases PRO Series: Urban Synths 
Urban Synths ia s collection of 105 synth loops plus 13 one-shot chords/hits, custom programmed and played on instruments like Access Virus, Novation X-Station, Korg M3, and more.
Sabian introduces Bar Chimes Collection 
SABIAN has introduced Bar Chimes to its selection of percussion instruments.
Fingerstyle Guitar Lessons 
Learn how to play guitar fingerstyle. This series of free guitar lessons takes you from the very beginning steps to some serious fingerstyle guitar.
Getting to Grips with Digital Delay 
Sometimes it is good to go back to basics, and I thought it would be helpful if I were to cover the essential building blocks of music production.
MOTU Digital Performer updates available 
Digital Performer 7.02 is now shipping. If you own Version 7, you can download the free Version 7.02 updater.
Cakewalk announces availability of Windows 7 Drivers for Hardware Products 
Cakewalk has announced immediate availability of Windows 7 drivers for its current hardware products.
20% discounts on Ableton Live 8 & suite 8 
Ableton are offering 20% discounts on Ableton Live 8, suite 8 and upgrades to both packages...
Review of Cole Clark Culprit 3 
I’ve reviewed a few excellent Cole Clark acoustics and electrics over the years (like this Guardian, for instance), but when I opened up the case for this baby I was pretty gobsmacked.
Review of Native Instruments The Finger 
The humble MIDI keyboard doesn't get much love in this world of pads, knobs, and touchscreens.
Max for Live Comes with Some Strings Attached for Creators 
Max for Live is a fantastic product that treads on genuinely new ground.
Demo: Mad Professor Mighty Red Distortion 
MRD is a high-gain distortion pedal, which was modelled after the 80’s style compressed gain sounds.
Wildfunk releases Electro House Sounds 3 
Wildfunk has announced the release of Electro House Sounds 3, a new plug-in and sample collection that features 100 selected presets for Electro House productions.
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