If the creation of a Stylophone iPhone app wasn't sacrilege enough for retro purists, noise experimentalist Jason has turned his 'mini organ' into a MIDI controller.
Man turns Stylophone into MIDI controller 
Here is what's wrong with YOUR sweep picking technique 
If you began to read this article, chances are that you have been working on your sweep picking technique and struggled with improving it.
Lava Cable introduces The Lava Cable Center 
Lava Cable has introduced The Lava Cable Center, featuring the smallest, most reliable, best sounding solder-free plug and cable combination available anywhere.
Parker Guitars introduces the DF842AD Adam Dutkiewicz Signature 
Parker Guitars has introduced the DF842AD from Killswitch Engage guitarist, Adam Dutkiewicz.
Washburn introduces the WI595 from its Idol Series 
Washburn Guitars has introduced the WI595, its latest release from the Idol Series.
The Recording King Custom Shop announces the ROS-697 12Th Fret 000-Style Guitar 
The Recording King Custom Shop has introduced the an all-new Century Studio Series Custom Shop Model, the ROS-697. The 12th Fret 000-style body is based on a historic 1927 12th fret 000 design.
Rob Papen shows the new RP-Verb plugin 
Rob announced that the development of his new plugin RP-Verb is in its final stages. Beta testing is next. A release would be possible later this month, depending on the beta test of course.
What's the best electric guitar under £300? 
Whether you're buying your first axe, or you're a nervous parent trying to choose a guitar-shaped birthday present that A) won't break the bank, and B) doesn't sound like a bag of spanners… you'v...
Working With Audio Clips In Propellerhead Record 
This is a quick look, via PropellerheadSW, at basic handling of audio clips with the sequencer in Propellerhead Record, and the tools you have access to for editing and arranging your recordings.
Cluster Sound introduces New Sound Tools 
Cluster Sound this week has announced their sound tool suite Minimal Impact.
PreSonus releases Universal Control and 64-bit FireStudio Drivers 
PreSonus has announced the release of Universal Control version 1.11 software. The installer for this release includes three major components.
D16 Group Nithonat drum plugin released 
D16 Group has announced that Nithonat has been released for Windows and Mac OS X in VST and AU plug-in formats and is now available for purchase for €79.
Toontrack Music releases Toontrack Solo 1.2 with game console controller support 
Toontrack Music has announced a major update of Toontrack Solo, the Toontrack host software for Toontrack drum plug-ins.
Baritone Electric Guitar History 
The baritone electric guitar was introduced by Danelectro in 1958.
TC Electronic announces that Nova Drive is shipping 
Nova Drive is TC Electronic’s incredible new programmable analog overdrive and distortion pedal.
Frontier Design Group releases PianoStudio 1.0 - music composition and performance app for the iPhone and iPod touch 
Frontier Design Group have released PianoStudio 1.0, a new music composition and performance app for the iPhone and iPod touch.
Intro to Slide Guitar in Standard Tuning 
Playing slide guitar in standard tuning – as opposed to an open chord tuning – is very different, and quite difficult because you have to take extra care in damping the strings.
Win Zenhiser Sound Samples 
Make a track with the provided samples and you could win your choice of samples from Zenhiser.
DiPinto Guitars announces the Belvedere Jr 
DiPinto Guitars has announced their latest model, the Belvedere Jr. Featuring a classic rock look and "less is more" tonal approach, the Belvedere Jr. is a bigger guitar the the Standard Jr.
PRS presents the 59/09 electric guitar pickup 
The PRS 59/09 is the newest addition to Paul Reed Smith Guitars' 1957/2008 Series line of pickups.
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