17/05/2013
Schertler unveils the Basik acoustic pickup
The Swiss perfectionists create a new universal contact pickup for acoustic instruments aimed squarely at beginners, students or semi-professional musicians…
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11/05/2013
Peavey E110 Ecoustic guitar amp comes to Europe
US amp maker crosses the Atlantic with an amplifier that’s ideal for songwriters and musicians performing with an acoustic guitar…
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04/05/2013
New version of Jamn iOS app featured on iTunes
Ideal for songwriters, the musician’s multi-tool for iPhone and iPad gets an update and becomes iTunes App of the Week…
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01/05/2013
Limited edition John Lennon amp revealed by Fargen
Fargen Amplification introduces the third and final guitar amplifier model in a line that pays homage to the legendary Beatle…
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24/04/2013
Larrivee introduces new Vintage Series acoustic guitars
Revisiting the 1940’s and 1950’s, these three new solid mahogany guitars from Canada include exquisite appointments and all-body vintage sunburst…
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14/04/2013
TC-Helicon Harmony Singer vocal pedal revealed
What promises to be the guitar playing singer-songwriter’s vocal backup group and sound tech in one simple blue stomp box…
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13/04/2013
Taylor Guitars release all-koa Grand Orchestra acoustics
The legendary Californian guitar-maker introduces the all-koa K28e with the Grand Orchestra body shape, at this week’s Musikmesse trade show…
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04/04/2013
New Orange Crush amplifiers unveiled
Next week will see the distinctive amplification company extend its Crush amps range with two new combos and a new…
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22/03/2013
The ROLI Seaboard GRAND: reinventing the piano?
London-based relative newcomer to the music hardware industry, ROLI, announces a brand new product… But what the heck is it?…
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16/02/2013
Shiny new USB recording devices from TASCAM
TEAC’s pro audio division announces two interfaces with polished aluminium cases, for songwriters to record music on Mac or PC…
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09/02/2013
Vintage embraces the past with the new Historic acoustic series
The award-winning acoustic stable has grown even further, with the release of a trio of Vintage Historic Series electro-acoustic guitars…
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30/01/2013
Introducing the new Casio PX-5S stage piano
The Japanese electronics behemoth add a professional-level stage piano to their Privia range, incorporating AiR technology and an award-winning synth…
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29/01/2013
Tascam reveals two new PocketStudio digital recorders
What Tascam declare are “a necessity for all song writers” and “the perfect music sketch pad”, so worth us investigating…
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20/01/2013
New iRig HD guitar interface from IK Multimedia
Mobile usic-making accessory manufacturer IK Multimedia announces iRig HD – a digital guitar interface for iPhone, iPad, iPod and Mac…
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19/01/2013
Fender announces new Select series guitar range
US axe-making giant gives their classic Jazz, Strat and Tele another make-over and adds design options for guitarists in 2013…
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13/01/2013
New B-1 Baritone acoustic guitars from Walden
Two models with a low-end response level, ideal for singer-songwriters who sing in lower keys and play in ‘open’ chords…
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12/01/2013
Focusrite Scarlett Studio recording package announced
USB audio interface, microphone, headphones and cable – everything a songwriter needs to record pro-quality tracks on a home computer…
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07/12/2012
Willcox Guitars introduces the Atlantis Thinline
California-based LightWave presents a new Thinline electro-acoustic guitar from Willcox ; an easy-to-handle instrument with a rich and versatile tone…
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25/11/2012
Carousel Deluxe Multi-Guitar Stand from GuitarStorage
An innovatively designed new storage system holds up to 12 guitars on one rotating stand. It’s practically the songwriter’s toolbox!…
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24/11/2012
Pick and mix with Guitar Tech
The manufacturer of musical instrument accessories expands its range with a new selection of plectrums. Guitarist songwriters take your pick!…
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28/10/2012
iTrack Solo brings quality recording to iPad
Now songwriters can record guitar and vocals on the move using an iPad with Focusrite’s new mic and instrument preamp…
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11/09/2012
Fender expand acoustic range
Legendary American guitar maker produce new maple 6-string, 12-string and concert ukulele, increasing their acoustic offering for songwriters and musicians…
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10/09/2012
Snark announce SN10 guitar pedal tuner
Already well-known for their brightly coloured range of clip-on tuners and metronomes, US company Snark introduce their first pedal tuner…
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25/08/2012
Washburn introduces all-new EA40SCE electro-acoustic
Designed for stage performance, Washburn Guitars have created a new model based on the original thinline Festival Series body style…
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23/08/2012
Tanglewood introduces all-mahogany guitars
Sending warmth across the Atlantic, the Premier Series from Tanglewood sets sail for America with three new mahogany acoustic guitars…
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18/08/2012
Epiphone reveal Genesis Deluxe Pro
Guitar manufacturer, Epiphone, considers production of a limited edition Genesis electric guitar based upon the original from over 30 years…
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12/08/2012
Peavey announce new Nano Vypyr portable guitar amplifier
The latest model in the award-winning Vypyr series provides guitarists with more models, more effects and more get-up and go…
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22/07/2012
Getting connected with the Yamaha P-105 digital piano
MI giant unveils a new compact, portable digital piano featuring the famed Yamaha touch and tone, at Nashville trade show…
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21/07/2012
Martin Guitar goes back to the future with Retro series
Legendary instrument maker captures vintage sound for four new acoustic guitars, modelled on museum pieces from the ’30s and ’40s…
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08/07/2012
The Recording Secrets Behind 50 Great Albums
Music specialist Backbeat Books, publishes a collection of articles detailing the recording and songwriting behind some of the greatest albums…
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30/05/2012
Studio Start-up Part 2: Recording hardware
In part 2 of our guide to getting started in recording, we look at the hardware options – and smartphone…
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23/05/2012
Studio Start-up Part 1: Recording software
If you’ve written some songs, want to record them but don’t know where to start… then here’s where to start!…
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08/05/2012
New wireless microphones from Line 6
Amp manufacturer Line 6 has released the XD-V55, a new wireless mic that’s available in handheld, headset and lavalier versions…
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23/04/2012
Korg’s Pandora guitar effects processor gets Mini-turised
Korg bring out the Pandora Mini compact multi-effect processor, built for guitarists to plug in and play on the move…
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18/04/2012
PreSonus releases free version of Studio One software
Studio One Free, a new entry-level version of PreSonus’ popular DAW for Mac and Windows, is now available to download…
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05/04/2012
Go Figure! Propellerhead puts music making at your fingertips
Propellerhead launches Figure, a brand new app for Apple mobile devices, making spontaneous music creation possible anywhere, at any time…
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29/03/2012
VOX unveils JamVOX III guitar studio software
Legendary amp manufacturer announces the third generation of JamVOX, the guitar modelling, recording and practice plug-in, at recent Musikmesse show…
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27/03/2012
Three new acoustics from Martin Guitar
New additions to the Martin’s Performing Artist range feature rosewood bodies, onboard Fishman F1 electronics and a $1,849 price tag…
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25/03/2012
New d:facto vocal mic from DPA
DPA Microphones unveils d:facto, a new handheld vocal mic with high SPL handling capabilities, designed for stage or studio use…
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24/03/2012
Two new guitar amps from Roland
Roland introduces the GA-112 and GA-212, two combo amps that apply the company’s COSM technology in a slightly different way…
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23/03/2012
AKG revamps Project Studio mic line-up
AKG is relaunching its popular Project Studio microphone range after 20 years, giving the mics a 21st century technological makeover…
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10/03/2012
New Greenwich Village acoustic from Recording King
New acoustic guitar features an extra-deep body for a bigger, warmer sound and is available in a choice of finishes…
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