Michael Stern

Soothe3, the most refined version of Oeksound’s flagship automated resonance suppression plugin, was released in May 2026. Soothe3 is a “cut-only” dynamic processor that analyzes incoming audio in real-time, applying a virtually unlimited amount of dynamic notch filters to suppress and eliminate spikes and resonances that can make your sound harsh and hard. Soothe3 employs a spectral DSP engine that calculates hundreds of microscopic dynamic notches simultaneously across the entire frequency spectrum. These notches constantly shift, grow, and disappear in real-time based on the incoming audio signal.

The focus of the PreSonus Air XD loudspeaker line is to deliver professional-grade, high-definition sound in a portable, user-friendly, affordable, and lightweight package. They are designed specifically for live bands, club venues, corporate events, gigging musicians, and mobile DJs. An update from the original Air series, the newer Air XD series steps up with powerful Class-D bi-amplification, up to 1,500 Watts, to provide plenty of sound and clarity up to 134dB SPL.

On June 23, 2026, Guitar Center Hollywood hosted the induction of famed rock singer and multiplatinum artist Billy Idol, along with his longtime guitarist and writing partner, Steve Stevens into the Hollywood RockWalk. The standing room only ceremony was hosted by Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto and writer, actor, producer, former K-Rock DJ and current host of Sirius XM's first wave classic alternative and a recipient of his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Richard Clay.

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Strawberry Alarm Clock (SAC) released the highly anticipated album Where’s One?, their first studio record since 2012, in August. With a legacy spanning over 60 years, the seminal psychedelic rock group—best known for their 1967 No. 1 hit “Incense and Peppermints”—continues to captivate. SAC fans and critics alike have responded enthusiastically to the four singles released so far: “Monsters,” “Blow Your Mind,” “Live Water,” and “The Sky Isn’t Falling.” Not entirely a revisitation of nostalgia, the new

In January 2026, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation rolled the majority of PreSonus products into the Fender brand name, unifying their complete recording system under the moniker, Fender Studio. The popular DAW, PreSonus Studio One Pro, became Fender Studio Pro while the Quantum and AudioBox Go lines transitioned to the Fender Quantum Series (not former PreSonus products), and Fender AudioBox Go. Offering a comprehensive and complete all-in-one economic solution for project studios and home recording, Fender Studio has DAW recording, a complete line of plugins, Fender amp simulators, and paired interfaces.

NUGEN Audio is a British software company known for creating industry-standard loudness metering, post-production, and spatial audio plug-ins. Founded in 2004, their focus is on not only audio processing, but also on helping engineers with analysis, meeting technical specifications, and problem solving.

The Yamaha PSR-SX720+ 61-Key Arranger Keyboard is a professional mid-range workstation. Designed for solo entertainers, hobbyists, composers, and keyboard players, the PSR-SX720+ combines an accessible interface with a vast collection of sounds, accompaniment styles, and performance tools to create an all-in-one keyboard that is fantastic for both studio tasks as well as live performance.

Made in France since 1979, Focal Speakers have a passionate following in the recording industry of creators that are totally devoted to the brand. Their professional headphone line includes three different premium headphones, the Listen Professional, Lensys Professional, and Clear MG Professional. The most accessible are the Listen Professional which are a closed-back circumaural monitoring headphone intended for recording, mixing, and mastering. They offer excellent isolation and have a satisfying feel in relation to build quality. At 0.61 lbs, they are light, and they mold tightly to your head with the aid of red microfiber covered memory foam thermosensitive earpads. Its unique transducer combines a Mylar/Titanium alloy designed specifically for this model.