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Can the Dirt Pedal Market Ever Be Oversaturated?

I recently spoke at a webinar with pedal rental service Buy or Borrow. The topic I submitted was, “Can the dirt pedal market ever be oversaturated?” I thought it would be fun to approach the subject like a debate, take the dissenting position, and present my argument....

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31 oct., 18:00

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Reader Guitar of the Month: Bald Cypress and Lindsey Buckingham Inspire a #1 Instrument

BODY COPY:Reader: Steve AgostoHometown: Jennings, LouisianaGuitar: #1I started my journey into guitar back in the 1980s. Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac was my biggest influence because I was mesmerized by his ability and presence. I wanted to play like him, and though I ...

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31 oct., 18:00

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EarthQuaker Devices Easy Listening Review

At long last, EarthQuaker Devices enters the amp simulator market with Easy Listening, a $99 mini pedal that is designed for use with headphones but can also work in between your pedalboard and your DAW. The Akron, OH, builders designed Easy Listening around an all-analog...

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31 oct., 18:00

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VEMIA hold 61st gear auction

VEMIA will be holding their 61st gear auction between 1 and 8 November 2025, with any remaining gear being offered again at a 10% discount (or more) as part of their Second Chance Sunday event on 9 November.

Sound On Sound

31 oct., 18:00

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“I’ll never forget it – the three of us were almost in tears. We’re getting to sing this, Elton and Bernie’s whole history up to that point”: Davey Johnstone on the making of Elton John’s 1975 masterpiece, Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy

It began aboard the high seas, a concept record about Elton John and Bernie Taupin's early days, and when the band got to Caribou Ranch, they'd turn out one of the greatest albums of the '70s

Keyboard Magazine

31 oct., 17:53

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“He would always put himself down. I'd say, 'How is your latest record, Jeff?' And he'd go, 'Oh, it's a lot of rubbish'”: Ritchie Blackmore says that Jeff Beck was "always reaching for something he couldn't find"

“He was always reaching for something he couldn't find,' he says of guitar great

Keyboard Magazine

31 oct., 17:45

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“I feel a freedom behind the piano that I don’t feel behind the sequencer”: Armin Van Buuren on why he ditched the DAW and released an album of one-take piano recordings

'If people will dislike this or be critical of this, because it’s so personal, that will hit me harder than when I do release another dance track'

Keyboard Magazine

31 oct., 17:16

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“Brian Johnson was screaming. A producer working in the studio next door came in and said to Mutt, ‘You’re gonna kill him!’ Mutt said, ‘Yeah! But doesn’t it sound great?’”: How AC/DC’s singer suffered during the making of the classic Back In Black

Producer Mutt Lange told the story to Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger

Keyboard Magazine

31 oct., 16:18

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This free plugin captures the "evocative warmth and warped textures" of half-speed tape recordings

E-instruments' Slower Fragment is a virtual instrument built on real pitched-down tape recordings of pianos, synths, strings and more

Keyboard Magazine

31 oct., 16:15

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If you could have €500 worth of Harley Benton gear, what would you choose? Answer in the guitar brand’s Halloween raffle and the question could become more than hypothetical

All you need to do is subscribe to the YouTube channel and post a comment

Keyboard Magazine

31 oct., 15:52

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Fender’s Best Jazzmaster & Jaguar Yet? John Bohlinger Puts Them to the Test

The offset twins get a makeover that lends stability and a streamlined sensibility while enhancing the guitars’ classic,’60s, surfy essence.The American Professional Classic Jazzmaster: Under the hood, vintage-inspired Coastline ’65 Jazzmaster pickups deliver depth,...

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31 oct., 15:51

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Moth Electric releases the M. stellatarum Tremolo

Moth Electric has introduced their first modulation pedal, the M. stellatarum Tremolo, adding to their existing lineup of four dirt pedals.The M. stellatarum is a multi-mode optical tremolo featuring an all-analog signal path, tap tempo with four subdivisions, an on board...

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31 oct., 15:16

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"It’s a lot more complicated in many ways than Bohemian Rhapsody": Queen's most celebrated song marks its 50th anniversary today, but Roger Taylor and Brian May say that several songs they released in the years beforehand were arguably even mor

The pair have been speaking on a new YouTube series dedicated to Bohemian Rhapsody

Keyboard Magazine

31 oct., 15:00

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"Artists have always been resourceful – we've always found ways to survive and create. OnlyFans is just the latest chapter in that story”: Emerging artist Loveday on why she’s releasing an uncensored version of her new video on OnlyFans

London-based musician says “it’s about reclaiming platforms that have been stigmatised”

Keyboard Magazine

31 oct., 14:10

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Guitar Center just unleashed its early Black Friday sale with gigantic discounts of up to 30% off and $200 off my favorite condenser microphone

With massive discounts on big-name brands, it's the perfect time to upgrade before the Black Friday rush

Keyboard Magazine

31 oct., 13:31

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Sound Particles introduce GrainDust

The latest arrival to Sound Particles’ product range introduces a new software synthesizer based on the same technology as their innovative SkyDust instrument.

Sound On Sound

31 oct., 13:00

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“Eddie definitely wasn’t functioning very well during the Van Halen reunion tour in 2004. It was one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had in my life”: Sammy Hagar’s regrets about his final tour with the band – and his true feelings about David Lee Roth

“Not keeping Van Halen together – that was a failure to me'

Keyboard Magazine

31 oct., 12:49

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MusicRadar deals of the week: The early Black Friday sales are here - score big on Gibson, PRS, Universal Audio, Casio and more

We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of PRS, Casio, Universal Audio, and more

Keyboard Magazine

31 oct., 12:42

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SampleRadar: 196 free spooky samples

Usher in spooky season with 196 free Halloween-themed samples that go bump in the night

Keyboard Magazine

31 oct., 11:00

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Steinberg adopt MIT License for VST3

Following longstanding requests from third-party developers, the framework now offers support for the MIT Open Source License model, as well as benefitting from several improvements to its Software Developer Kit (SDK).

Sound On Sound

31 oct., 08:30

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