Ibanez are excited to present Jack Gardiner who will be visiting Australia for a special tour. Two guitar clinics will be led by Jack himself in both Melbourne and Sydney, hosted by Mannys Music in collaboration with Ibanez AU. Each ticket comes with a $20 Store DJ / Mannys gift voucher, so the night comes with something to spend straight away. Put it toward cables and consumables, a new piece of kit, or a head start on a brand new Ibanez. Secure your spot and be in the room. Jack Gardiner is a highly acclaimed solo artist and session guitarist…
Author: Ben Nicholls
Behringer Expands Its Lineup with a Wave of New Releases Across Studio, Live Sound and Music Production. Behringer has unveiled an impressive range of new products spanning synthesizers, controllers, signal processing, audio interfaces, stage connectivity, DI solutions and guitar effects. If you’re a producer building tracks in the studio, a live engineer managing complex productions, or a musician searching for fresh creative tools, this latest collection demonstrates Behringer’s continued commitment to delivering accessible technology across every corner of the audio industry. AKS MINI Leading the charge is the AKS Mini, an analog polyphonic synthesizer inspired by the iconic AKS sound.…
Ever since acoustic guitars went electric, players have had to compromise on their sound. Gibson and Baggs set out to change that with HiFi DNA. This new collaboration combines Gibson’s legendary acoustic craftsmanship with proprietary Baggs technology to bring you closer to the true voice of your guitar than ever before. More Colours to Paint With HiFi DNA™ offers greater sensitivity to the movement of the guitar’s soundboard, delivering more dynamic realism, warmth, nuance, and tactile immediacy. The Perfect Blend Each HiFi DNA sensor employs its own dedicated, custom-voiced, Class A studio-quality preamp, maintaining purity and articulation before blending into…
Australia’s music technology community is getting a new place to meet, make noise and get properly hands-on. Sound Summit 2026 lands at Howler in Melbourne on Sunday 13 September, bringing together artists, producers, DJs, synth enthusiasts, product specialists and gear obsessives for a full day of workshops, performances, conversations and music-making technology. Key Features Three spaces of workshops, performances, panels and hands-on music technology Artists including Harvey Sutherland, Luke Million, SHOUSE, Sampology, Simon Mavin, Frank Booker, Honeysmack and more International product specialists from KORG Japan and Moog USA Hands-on access to instruments, DJ gear and production technology throughout the day…
Neural have announced the biggest CorOS update yet with over 80 devices added, including five newly compatible plugins and the introduction of Device Presets, one of the biggest workflow improvements Neural has made. From discovering new sounds to building rigs and getting ready for a gig, every part of the update is designed to help you spend less time tweaking and more time playing. Five New Quad Cortex-compatible plugins CorOS 4.1.0 adds Plugin Compatibility for five additional X-updated plugins. These include: Archetype: John Mayer X Archetype: Petrucci X Archetype: Misha Mansoor X Archetype: Rabea X Archetype: Tim Henson X Together…
The Epiphone El Dorado acoustic has long held a special place among musicians and collectors thanks to its rich heritage, exceptional craftsmanship, and distinctive character. Marcus King, renowned guitarist, singer, songwriter, and GRAMMY®-nominated artist, paid tribute to this legendary instrument, which was his first-ever guitar, with his 2020 Americana album El Dorado, underscoring its lasting influence and creative spirit. Now, Epiphone proudly introduces the Marcus King El Dorado, a faithful homage to King’s original guitar. This limited-edition model captures the essence of the vintage El Dorado while offering modern reliability and performance. It features a square-shoulder dreadnought body with solid…
Orange has expanded its Terror range with the Baby Terror, a compact 20-watt micro head that delivers the brand’s signature tone in a lightweight, gig bag-friendly format. Powered by an all-solid-state JFET design, the Baby Terror features Gain, Volume, three-band EQ and Presence controls, giving players the same hands-on tone shaping found on larger Terror models. A new Tubby switch adds extra low-end warmth to clean and edge-of-breakup sounds, while a footswitchable volume boost makes it easy to step up for solos without changing your core tone. The rear panel includes an effects loop, balanced line out with ground lift, and…
Celebrated for her genre-spanning approach, singer-songwriter and inventive left-handed guitarist Malina Moye doesn’t simply play the instrument; she reshapes the role of the modern guitarist. While her lefthanded style often invites comparisons to Hendrix, she actually performs with her strings reversed in an upside-down configuration more akin to Albert King. Recognised by Guitar World Magazine as one of the leading guitarists of her generation, Moye stands apart as a distinctive force in rock, earning acclaim for her impact on music and culture alike. Her most recent album, Dirty, reached No. 1 on the Billboard blues chart and was named among…
Celebrating 100 years of Gibson flat-top acoustic craftsmanship, the Anniversary Series brings together five iconic models in a rare, limited run that honours the brand’s enduring legacy. Handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, each model in the series is limited to just 100 instruments and shares a consistent design approach, including premium tonewoods such as select bear claw Sitka spruce tops, multi-ply binding accented with abalone, and elegant abalone rosettes. Across the series, players will find traditional rosewood fretboards, bone nuts and saddles, gold-plated Grover® tuners, and vintage-inspired Cremona Burst gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finishes. Every model is also equipped with L.R. Baggs™…
