Metal Amp Reborn, Jimmy Page's Guitar, and Next-Gen Audio Software Unveiled

In today’s gear roundup, musicians and producers have plenty to be excited about, from Mesa Boogie's reissue of the legendary Mark IIC+ amplifier to Gibson's meticulously crafted Jimmy Page EDS-1275 double-neck guitar. The newsletter also highlights innovative software releases like iZotope's Cascadia intelligent tape delay plugin and exciting deals on premium audio tools from brands like Arturia, Waves, and Spitfire Audio.

LATEST IN MUSIC SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

Mesa Boogie Reissues the Classic Mark IIC+ Amplifier

Mesa Boogie has announced the reissue of the legendary Mark IIC+ amplifier, which was famously used by Metallica and other 1980s metal bands. The new models are available in both head and combo formats, featuring a dual-mode preamp, tube-driven spring reverb, and a 5-band graphic EQ. The amps are built using marine-grade Baltic Birch cabinets and are powered by 4 6L6 power tubes and 5 12AX7 preamp tubes.

Music Man Valentine Collection 2024: Hot New Looks & Tones

Ernie Ball Music Man has updated its Valentine guitar line with new finishes, including Ivory White, Cherry, Gloss Black, and Trans Buttermilk. The guitars also feature improved pickups, a coil tap, and a push-push boost circuit for greater versatility.

Gibson Jimmy Page EDS-1275 VOS - $10k!

Gibson has released a Custom Shop version of the legendary Jimmy Page EDS-1275 double-neck guitar, featuring a Cherry VOS nitrocellulose lacquer finish. This recreation of Page's iconic instrument used in Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" is priced at $9,999.

BT Teases BreakTweaker 2 Microediting Plugin

Soundlabs.ai, a new company headed by producer BT, is teasing the upcoming release of BreakTweaker 2, a sequel to the original beat sequencing and microediting plugin. BreakTweaker 2 is expected to build on BT's approach to subdividing beats and manipulating audio at a granular level, allowing users to create unique, evolving rhythmic textures.

iZotope Cascadia Intelligent Tape Delay

iZotope's new Cascadia plugin combines adaptive unmasking technology with the sound of tape delay to create dynamic echoes and textures without compromising mix clarity.

DEALS

• SOLO: World Lead Synth by TAQSIM, a powerful synthesizer plugin, on sale, now $49 (RRP $149).

• Silencer by Black Salt Audio, a noise reduction plugin, discounted, now $29 (RRP $49).

• 12 Days of UAD Sale, offering up to 85% off on UAD plugins and bundles.

• Karanyi Sounds Cyber Week Deals up 80% off, **** including 3 plugins for the price of 2 and discounts on Midnite and Matra Plus.

• Cinesamples Black Friday Sale, offering 50% off their entire collection for another 15 hours.

• Spitfire Audio LABS+ Annual Subscription, offering a 50% discount on the annual subscription.

• Arturia V Collection X, Pigments, FX Collection 5 and more, up to 50% off until Ddecember 10th.

• Minibrute V by Arturia, an analog synth plugin, now 50% off at $99 (was $199).

• Mastering The Mix Black Friday Sale, featuring up to 50% off on their popular mixing and mastering plugins like FUSER, REFERENCE, RESO, BASSROOM, and MIXROOM.

• IDX Intelligent Dynamics by Waves, a dynamic processing plugin, now $24.99 (was $79).

• Klevgrand Black Friday Deals, with up to 75% off on single plugins and temporary bundles.

DEMOS, REVIEWS & TUTORIALS DEALS

Erica Synths has introduced the Steampipe, an 8-voice polyphonic synthesizer that uses physical modeling to recreate the sounds of wind and string instruments. It features 32 adjustable parameters and 5 assignable LFOs for crafting a wide range of organic, evolving tones.

Korg Wavestate Basics: Understanding Performances, Programs, and Wave Sequences. Synthesist Ian Dixon shared a tutorial video exploring the patching architecture of the Korg wavestate synthesizer. The wavestate is a powerful instrument with deep synthesis capabilities, and Dixon's tips should work with all versions of the synth, including the SE and software versions.

Legend HZ Expressive Suite MPE Preset Demo Video - See how the 300 premium MPE presets created by Expressive E for the Legend HZ software synth can be used with the Osmose and other MPE controllers.

A Guide to the Best, Smallest and Quietest eDrums for Christmas - This article provides recommendations for five compact and quiet electronic drum kits that are suitable for drummers living in small apartments or cramped spaces.

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