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Ernie Ball Music Man Debut New StingRay Special Range CMC MUSIC | CMCMUSIC.COM.AU Ernie Ball Music Man have detailed their latest collection of StingRay Special basses for 2020, fusing the classic sounds of the original StingRay with modern appointments to offer a new level of playing comfort. The 2020 collection sees a fresh pick of new  nishes joining the family, including Firemist Silver, Ghostwood, Ghost Pepper and Burnt Amber, while  ve-string players will be able to choose from new Tectonic Blue Sparkle and Maroon Mist  nished basses. Check them out today!

Ambertec Cables: Pro Quality Cables Minus The Price Tag AMBER TECHNOLOGY | AMBERTECH.COM.AU The legends over at Amber Technology are at it again, this time throwing their hat into the world of professional quality cables. The new Ambertec professional low noise audio cables are exceptionally good quality and at the price-point that makes it all the more easy to stock up while the getting is good. Made from highly durable materials and REAN connectors by Neutrik AG, these cables echo the companies thorough understanding of the wants and needs of the working audio professional. AmberTec has a range of affordable cables for all applications, be it DJs, musicmaking and more. Visit their website today and pick yourself up a bargain.

Markbass Bass Strings Are Shipping Now CMC MUSIC | CMCMUSIC.COM.AU After conquering the realms of ampli ers, dipping their toes into the pedal pond and even recently venturing into instrument territory, Markbass have of cially minted their status as musical instrument moguls with their new range of bass strings. Handmade in the hallowed D’Orazio factory in Abruzzo, Italy, Markbass are offering a wide assortment of strings with varying gauges, including  atwounds, stainless steel, nickel-plated and double bass nylon varieties to satisfy the needs of every player. Keep your eyes peeled for them in store.

JTS Launch New DJ Headphones AMBER TECHNOLOGY | AMBERTECH.COM.AU Speaking of audio bargains, JTS have been on a tear of late, offering up some crazy quality headphones, especially given the pricepoint. The brands HP-20 DJ headphones will be of particular interest to the Mixdown faithful, with solid 38mm diaphragm dynamic drivers and enough headroom to be heard in the loudest of club environments. Perfect for chucking in a gigbag or keeping as a backup for when your regular cans  nally bite the dust. At these prices, there really is no excuse. Check them out online and thank me later.

Rockboard Welcome New Additions To The Family

AMBER TECHNOLOGY | AMBERTECH.COM.AU Bored of your board? Ready for a change of scenery? Well, the good folks over at Rockboard have got you covered, with new gig bag,  ight case and ABS roadcase options for their popular Duo, Tres and Quad pedalboard systems. Perfect for getting your touring rig set up and ready for a post-corona world – if there ever is one. Pop into your local Rockboard dealer today and hit the ground running.

RØDE Donates $2 Million Worth of Podcasting Equipment To NSW Schools Impacted By COVID-19

RØDE | EN.RODE.COM The Coronavirus has hit everyone hard, with major disruptions to touring, business and further disruptions expected for both the entertainment and education sector. At least the NSW school system should be a bit better setup, with local heroes RØDE digging deep and donating $2 million worth of Podcasting equipment to help deliver classes remotely via universally accepted podcast platforms. Generous and forward thinking, nice work RØDE.

New PreSonus Gear Available In Stores Today LINK AUDIO | LINKAUDIO.COM.AU Looking to bunker down in your studio during this weird period? PreSonus has got you sorted: the  rst shipment of Quantum 2626 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interfaces and Eris E7 Studio Monitors has arrived in Australia. With ultra-clear XMAX analogue preamps and a round trip latency of less than a second, the Quantum is one of the fatest audio interfaces available on the market, and the pristine audio quality of the Eris E7 monitors should make for an excellent counterpart. Check them in a store near you.

BABY Audio Launch The Comeback Kid Plugin BABY AUDIO | BABYAUD.IO US plugin developers BABY Audio seek to complete their trifecta of studio tools with the intuitive new Comeback Kid delay, which is now available to download. Inspired by the company’s fantastic Super VHS plugin, Comeback Kid presents producers with an inspiring take on classic delay sounds with up to 2500ms of delay time, as well as signal processing tools such as phasing, tape saturation, reverb, pitch variation and more. As far as creative mixing tools go, it doesn’t get much better than this.

Fender’s American Acoustasonic Stratocaster Is Out Now FENDER MUSIC AUSTRALIA | FENDER.COM.AU The wait is over! After being unveiled to punters at NAMM back in January, Fender’s American Acoustasonic Stratocasters have  nally landed in stores around the country. With a sleek mahogany, ebony and Sitka spruce construction and unfathomably sophisticated electronics, it’s a huge release for Fender, aiming to bridge a middle ground between all things old and new. It knocked our socks off when we reviewed it a few months ago, and we hope it knocks yours off too.

Steinberg Announce New UR24C Audio Interfaces YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA | AU.YAMAHA.COM Steinberg have added another model to their killer new UR-C audio interface range with the UR24C, offering a great middle ground solution for the home DJ or electronic producer. Featuring two XLR over TRS Neutrik combo inputs on the front and four outputs on the back - two TRS and two RCA - the UR24C looks like it’d be particuarly tantalising to DJs and electronic producers, with built-in MIDI I/O also being another perk. Keep your eyes peeled for it in stores soon.

Amber Technology Announced As New Distributor For Australian Monitor

AMBER TECHNOLOGY | AMBERTECH.COM.AU It’s business as usual for Australian Monitor, as Amber Technology con rms ownership and distribution of Australian Monitor for the local and global commercial and professional audio markets. This follows the acquisition of the AV distribution business from Hills Limited, who had previously distributed Australian Monitor in well… Australia. Big news for anyone in the PA or systems business, with the local stalwart back on track and doing what they do best, delivering some of the best value for money speakers out there.

Godin Guitars Launch New Radium Models DYNAMIC MUSIC | DYNAMICMUSIC.COM.AU Remember when Kurt Cobain chopped up Polaroids of a Fender Mustang and Jaguar and spliced them together to create his signature Jagstang model? Godin Guitars have pulled a similar move with their new Radium models, combining the designs of the brand’s Radiator and Stadium guitars to create a bold new instrument. It boasts a 24 3/4” scale with a set-neck and two different tonewood con gurations: the Winchester Brown and the Carbon Black, each with three pickups. Stay tuned for more news soon.