Summer is here! And with it, some hot new gear has arrived in our shop. This time there are new studio monitors, a synth, a digital mixer, a complete portable recording studio, in-ear headphones, guitars, an amp, a digital handpan, and even a recorder. All are special and worth experiencing, so let’s get started!
KRK Kreate 3, 5 & 8
The KRK Kreate series includes three new active nearfield studio monitors sporting the distinct yellow woofer made of composite glass fibre aramid. The Kreate 3 is available as a pair with a combined output of 66 watts and a frequency response of 70 to 33,000 Hz. The Kreate 5 (55 W, 58 to 40,000 Hz) and Kreate 8 (100 W, 48 to 40,000 Hz) are available individually. Perfect for precise acoustic control!
Arturia MiniFreak Vocoder
Here comes the limited edition of the Arturia MiniFreak with a new vocoder feature and an included detachable gooseneck microphone in summery white. Of course, it has lost none of its algorithmic synthesizer capabilities with 31 selectable oscillator modes and extensive modulation options. An extremely versatile little synth!
MiniFreak Vocoder
Allen & Heath QU-5/6/7 and Dante versions
Allen & Heath presents its new generation of digital mixing consoles in three different sizes, with and without Dante connectivity. Depending on the size, the mixers are equipped with 16, 24 or 32 mic/line combo inputs. All offer 38 inputs for mixing. With motorized faders, freely assignable buttons, and a 7-inch touch display, they’re easy to use. And thanks to the 96 kHz XCVI Core, the sound quality is outstanding. Perfect for your next event!
Teenage Engineering TP-7, CM-15 & TX-6 Black
Teenage Engineering presents three new portable recording devices – all with professional functions and impeccable style! The TP-7 Black is a multitrack field recorder that records and plays up to 3 stereo tracks through 24-bit/96 kHz converters. The CM-15 Black large diaphragm condenser microphone with a supercardioid polar pattern can be used in the classic way via XLR and phantom power, but also works as a USB mic and even as a stand-alone mic with a built-in rechargeable battery and a line output. Finally, the TX-6 Black is a portable professional mixer with 6 stereo inputs and 3 stereo outputs, 3-band EQ and compressor per channel, 2 stereo multi-effects processors, an integrated 12-channel USB audio interface, and a built-in rechargeable battery. The perfect 3-piece combo for travelling!
Drumeo EarDrums – Black Edition
These in-ear headphones from Drumeo have been specially developed for drummers. 2 dynamic drivers + 1 balanced armature driver ensure perfect sound quality with a frequency range of 18 to 22,000 Hz. With12 different silicone ear tips, you’re sure to find the perfect fit for your ears. And thanks to the improved 2-pin cable, they are now even more robust. For drummers who value excellent sound, even in their own ears.
EarDrums – Black Edition
Roland MN-10 Mood Pan
A handpan, tongue drum, gamelan, singing bowl, crystal singing bowl, sitar, and more in one instrument? The new MN-10 Mood Pan from Roland is just that. It offers 9 pads with preset scales, so no prior experience is required! And with the Mood Pan Plus app for iOS and Android, you can edit sounds and customize moods. In addition to built-in speakers, there’s a headphone output. Your next instrument for that special sound.
MN-10 Mood Pan
Kunath Sigo Tenor Recorder
Yes, the Kunath Sigo Tenor is a classic tenor recorder – but with a modern and ergonomic design thanks to the angled head joint and a thumb rest that’s integrated into the shape. It is tuned to 442 Hz. The body is made from Resona, a renewable raw material, while the head joint is made from plant-based resins. A recorder with a modern twist!
Sigo Tenor Recorder
beyerdynamic DT IE in-ear headphones
Beyerdynamic has released four new in-ear headphones. The DT 70 IE, DT 71 IE, DT 72 IE, and DT 73 IE all have an impedance of 16 ohms. Thanks to the TESLA 11 full-range driver system, they offer an outstanding frequency response of 5 to 40,000 Hz. The DT 70 IE is perfect for precise mixing and quiet stages. The DT 71 IE is suitable for monitoring drums and bass, while the DT 72 IE is the ideal model for singers and guitarists. Finally, the DT 73 IE has an optimized frequency response for classical instruments and piano. Four models, four use cases, always a perfect sound!
Taylor Gold Label 517e Blacktop and 717e
Taylor presents two new all-solid Grand Pacific dreadnoughts with pickups. Both models sport mahogany necks, West African ebony fingerboards, and torrefied spruce tops. The back and sides of the 517e Blacktop are made from mahogany, while the 717e features Indian rosewood back and sides. Both models are equipped with an LR Baggs Element VTC system for optimum sound transmission. Both of these USA-made guitars come with a case. Anyone who loves the Taylor sound will want to play these two instruments!
Peavey 6505 MH
Two channels, 20 watts RMS, built-in reverb, an effects loop, and a USB recording output: the new 6505 MH mini tube top from Peavey isn’t short on features. It’s equipped with three 12AX7/ECC83 tubes in the preamp stage and two EL84s in the power amp stage. Furthermore, it offers a common 3-band EQ, pre-gain and post-gain per channel, presence and resonance controls, and crunch and bright switches in the rhythm channel. The amp can be reduced to 5 or 1 watt at the flick of a switch. The perfect amp for small stages, rehearsal rooms, and recording!
6505 MH
New Gear July 2025: Your Opinion
Have you already tried any of the new products listed here or are you already using them? Let us know in a comment!
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