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Fender's design philosophy is a lot like that of Porsche's. They have a few iconic models that don't change a lot over the years, but become more and more refined with each new generation.

Roland has a special offer for you! For a limited time, when you purchase a black or white FP-80 digital piano, you'll receive the matching stand absolutely free of charge. This complete, elegant instrument will look and sound great on stage as well as in your living room!

Recently, Røde equipped its Videomic Pro with a Rycote shock mount. Now, they have continued this tradition by including one with their Stereo Videomic Pro as well. The Rycote Lyre mount is superior to any other mounting system because of its extremely durable construction and the way it keeps handling noises to an absolute minimum.

Squier knows better than to change a successful recipe, but they also know that adding a new ingredient can definitely spice things up a bit! That's why the Squier Affinity series is now available in a number of hip new colours.

Fans of the Line6 AMPLIFi guitar amplifier will be happy to hear the brand is releasing some new jam tracks with the AMPLIFi Remote 2.6 software. You'll get even more music in various styles, played by actual musicians, that you can play along to via your smartphone! What are you waiting for? Plug into your Line 6 AMPLIFi amp, whether it's the AMPLIFi 30-watt, the 75-watt or the 150-watt version, or the TT desktop effects processor.

As more and more musicians discover and embrace the Hotone Xtomp, Hotone is working hard behind the scenes to supply their users with new effects in their online effects library. Here's a sneak preview of the models that are on their way!

Tascam is probably one of the most productive producers in the world of (pro) audio today. After releasing a number of handheld recorders and interfaces recently, they have another three products to unveil: two broadcasting interfaces, the Ministudio Personal US-32 and the CreatorUS-42, and a handheld recorder with a large number of connection options called the Tascam DR-100 MKIII.

A year after the release of the XDJ-1000, Pioneer presents the logical successor, the XDJ-1000MK2. This new version has been enhanced with subtle updates to ensure that the complete Pioneer range is up to date. With all the technological developments this brand is applying to its hardware and software products, it was about time they paid some attention to this compact tabletop Rekordbox player. If you want to make the most of your Rekordbox, you're sure to appreciate this revamped model.

API Audio have introduced their new lunchbox preamp modules at the high end of the audio market. These ultra-compact units come in handy in smaller recording spaces and (home)studios in particular, where space is limited. What's more, they're easy to mount in specially-designed racks that can hold them and provide them with power as well. With the 512v, API Audio launches a high-end mic/line/instrument preamp that houses the very best components and boasts a strictly discrete analogue signal.

Anthony Donner offers an exclusive look behind the scenes in his book, ”Dutch DJs”. This book has 300 interviews with the most well-known Dutch DJs and dance-industry professionals. 200 DJs from four different generations who focus on more than 40 different dance styles talk about their keys to success, how they push their limits and how they've managed to stay on top.