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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.

KHDK Electronics' motto is to create your ideal guitar sound yourself. The search for 'the ultimate tone' may be a struggle, but these four high-quality effects pedals, co-designed by Metallica's very own Kirk Hammett, are sure to help you find it!

The week begins on a sad note: world-famous harmonic player, Baron Toots Thielemans, has died in his sleep at the respectable age 94.

KRK is hands down one of the most renowned manufacturers of studio monitors and subwoofers on the market. They're known for developing studio monitors that have an extremely pure, neutral frequency response, which is greatly appreciated by producers and engineers around the world. KRK has upgraded the original 10s, 12s and the 12sHO to augment their studio monitors even better. For producers who regularly mix in surround sound, or who want to enhance their stereo setup, an updated series is surely a godsend. KRK have added a next generation 8-inch model to the series.

Have you always wanted a reverb plugin to play around with? And, have you always wanted to own one by renowned brand Eventide? You can, for a limited time only!

With their new Bullet Stratocaster HSS FSR, Squier proves that an affordable guitar for beginners doesn't have to be boring!