Hello New Gear – December 2023

Yamaha’s latest flagship keyboard, the Genos 2, has matured into a digital workstation. With 76 velocity-sensitive keys and aftertouch, you can play 1990 sounds plus 75 Drum/SFX Kits, 800 Styles with 4 variations each, and 4 One Touch Settings. And it boasts a whopping 384-note polyphony! It’s also packed with features: a sequencer, effects, an audio interface, assignable knobs and faders, and a 9-inch touch display. This keyboard really has it all! Check out the detailed showcase of its sounds and styles in the video below:

The Line6 Helix Guitar Processor is one of the most popular multi-effects units for electric guitars. With 50 guitar amp models, 12 bass amp models, 37 cabinets, 16 microphones, and 104 effects, it’s not just top-quality but also offers a vast range of sounds. For those who don’t have one yet and have always wanted an alternative to a fully-equipped floorboard, this limited Platinum edition is your chance. Top-notch sound in a sleek design!

The Boss RV-200 Reverb uses Boss’s latest generation of reverb algorithms! Twelve versatile reverb types, including the newly developed Arpverb, and plenty of adjustment options offer a range of reverb effects from dense lead reverb to plate and spring reverb, to reverse reverb. It’s ideal for (but not limited to) electric guitars. Hear it in action in the video below:

The Pocket Calculators have grown up! Teenage Engineering presents the new EP-133 K.O. II, a mobile sampler, sequencer, and composer. With 64 MB memory for 999 sample slots, 9 projects with up to 80,000 notes each, an integrated microphone and speaker, and many more features, including battery or USB-C operation, it’s fully equipped for complete productions. Pre-order now! More info on our product page.

For its 25th anniversary, Swedish manufacturer Elektron presents the 12-track drum computer and synthesizer Syntakt in the E25 Remix Edition. Each model is handcrafted with laser engraving and number stamp. It offers 8 digital tracks with 11 selectable machines, 3 analog drum tracks with 15 selectable machines, and an analog cymbal track with 12 selectable machines. Each track features overdrive, a multimode filter, and 2 LFOs. The 64-step pattern sequencer boasts individual pattern length, adjustable clock dividers, and many other creative features. Congratulations on the anniversary!

The new USB-C audio interface, Audiofuse 16Rig from Arturia, combines extensive connectivity with flexible configuration options. With 24-bit / 96 kHz audio processing, 16 analog input channels, 12 analog output channels, and dual ADAT I/O ports with word clock synchronization, as well as MIDI, it’s perfect for connecting a complete synth studio, complex live audio routing, DAW recording, and more. Find more details in the video below:

The Steven Slate Audio VSX Platinum Edition is a combination of a specially developed headphones and modeling plugin for binaural perception, integrated into the mix bus of your DAW. The result? Precise listening environments regardless of location – perfect mixes in any environment. The headphones can be used without the software, with a frequency range of 20 to 20,000 Hz. Kris Bradley explains in the video below how this system changes the way you mix:

Wouldn’t it be great to have a fantastic collection of microphones in your studio without having to change your mic? That’s exactly what you get with the Universal Audio SC-1, a large-diaphragm condenser microphone with the Hemisphere Microphone Modeling System! It emulates the sound characteristics of various microphones. With the Hemisphere plugin, you control the sound characteristics with filters, proximity, and axis controllers, even after recording! Hear various sound examples recorded and edited with it in the video below:

The Boss PB-1W is an effect pedal for electric guitar with a clean boost and preamp from the legendary Waza Craft series. Authentic preamp sounds of the Boss Chorus Ensemble CE-1 and the Roland Space Echo RE-201 provide classic tones with lots of flexibility. Boss rightly calls it a Sonic Sweetener. A premium pedal for premium sound! Hear how it sounds in the video below:

This plugin for summing bus processing and mastering uses AI analysis for time-saving editing. Thanks to years of experience with AI mastering technology, the LANDR Mastering Plugin achieves excellent results. You have control over EQ, compressor, de-esser, loudness, presence, and stereo field. Perfect for polishing your mixes! Our Download Deals make this software especially affordable until 02.01.2024. Learn how to get the most out of this plugin in the video below:

Lewitt microphones are among the most popular mics in studios worldwide, and the Lewitt LCT 440 PURE VIDA large-diaphragm condenser microphone is no exception! Featuring a cardioid polar pattern, a gold-coated 25.4 mm capsule housed in a robust die-cast zinc housing, and a frequency range of 20 to 20,000 Hz at 133 dB-A dynamic range, it’s equally suited for vocal and instrument recordings. What sets the limited VIDA Edition apart: With every unit sold, Lewitt supports a project to save the rainforests in Costa Rica.

The Alto Busker is a multifunctional, battery-powered loudspeaker with Bluetooth control and playback. With 200 watts peak power, it’s ideal for small to medium-sized events. It features a 3-channel mixer and an integrated Alesis effects unit, with separate control for the two mic/line channels. In Standard mode, the battery lasts 20 hours, and in eco mode at 50 watts, it extends to 24 hours. Find all the details about this versatile speaker on our product page.

This Gibson SG ’61 Standard in exclusive Silver Mist color is available only at Thomann! With a mahogany neck and body and a rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid fingerboard inlays and a cream binding, it has a very classic design. The Slim Taper neck makes it easy and fast to play. It comes equipped with a 61R humbucker at the neck and a 61T humbucker at the bridge, controlled by 2 volume and 2 tone knobs. A true classic with an exclusive look!