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Panda Audio Future Impact V4.5 Adds DX7 Bass Sounds and Zero Latency Mode
Pedals & Effects

Panda Audio Future Impact V4.5 Adds DX7 Bass Sounds and Zero Latency Mode

Panda Audio has released the Future Impact V4.5 firmware update, adding 99 DX7 FM presets, Setlist mode, and a new Zero Latency pitch tracking option.

Neural DSP Introduces Darkglass Ultimate, a Studio-Ready Bass Rig Plugin
Apps

Neural DSP Introduces Darkglass Ultimate, a Studio-Ready Bass Rig Plugin

Neural DSP has introduced Darkglass Ultimate, a revamped bass plugin that expands Darkglass Ultra into a complete studio-ready rig.

GoFundMe Launched for Bluegrass Bass Icon Todd Phillips After Rare Nerve Damage Sidelines Him
News

GoFundMe Launched for Bluegrass Bass Icon Todd Phillips After Rare Nerve Damage Sidelines Him

A GoFundMe has been launched for bluegrass bass legend Todd Phillips after Parsonage-Turner syndrome left him unable to play and out of work for more than a year.

Walrus Audio’s Highpoint Compressor Brings Bass-Friendly Control and Big Headroom
Pedals & Effects

Walrus Audio’s Highpoint Compressor Brings Bass-Friendly Control and Big Headroom

Walrus Audio has introduced the Highpoint Analog Optical Compressor, a new Monarch series pedal with sidechain high-pass filtering, parallel compression, and ±15V internal operation.

Jason Newsted Hits the Road with The Chophouse Band’s First Headlining Tour
Concerts & Tours

Jason Newsted Hits the Road with The Chophouse Band’s First Headlining Tour

Jason Newsted will take The Chophouse Band on its first headlining tour this July, with support dates for Blackberry Smoke and two nights at the Ryman.

Darkglass Expands Anagram With New Plugin Marketplace for Effects, Amp Sims, and More
Pedals & Effects

Darkglass Expands Anagram With New Plugin Marketplace for Effects, Amp Sims, and More

Darkglass Electronics has launched the Anagram Marketplace, adding third-party plugins, amp sims, and creative tools to its multi-effects platform.

Sunn Amps Unveils Beta Mini 200-Watt Amp with Dual Channels for Bass or Guitar
Amps

Sunn Amps Unveils Beta Mini 200-Watt Amp with Dual Channels for Bass or Guitar

Sunn Amps has launched the Beta Mini, a 200-watt compact amp head with dual channels, analog MOSFET design, and bass/guitar voicing for just 3.9 pounds.

Oscar Peterson’s Lost 1960 Baker’s Keyboard Lounge Recordings Spotlight Ray Brown at His Peak
New Albums

Oscar Peterson’s Lost 1960 Baker’s Keyboard Lounge Recordings Spotlight Ray Brown at His Peak

Newly released recordings from Oscar Peterson’s 1960 Baker’s Keyboard Lounge engagement capture Ray Brown at his swinging, lyrical best with Ed Thigpen.

Bass of the Week: Serek’s 32-Inch Five-String Midwestern 2 Nails Comfort and Tone
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Serek’s 32-Inch Five-String Midwestern 2 Nails Comfort and Tone

This week’s Bass of the Week is a five-string Serek Midwestern 2 with a 32-inch scale, mahogany build, ebony fingerboard, and Nordstrand Zen Blades.

Todd Rundgren Auctions Rare Danelectro Longhorn Bass Used on “A Wizard, a True Star”
Basses

Todd Rundgren Auctions Rare Danelectro Longhorn Bass Used on “A Wizard, a True Star”

Todd Rundgren is auctioning a rare Danelectro Longhorn bass used on his 1973 album "A Wizard, a True Star" to support music education through the Spirit of Harmony Foundation.

Anthony Wellington Is Taking Bassology to Las Vegas in 2026
Events

Anthony Wellington Is Taking Bassology to Las Vegas in 2026

Anthony Wellington has announced Bassology Around the World Las Vegas 2026, an eight-night instructional trip featuring classes, private lessons, and excursions.

Fender Vintera III Leads This Week’s Top 10 Bass Stories
Weekly Top 10

Fender Vintera III Leads This Week’s Top 10 Bass Stories

Fender’s Vintera III series leads this week’s top bass stories, alongside Dogstar’s new single, Rock Hall inductees, and more must-read bass news.