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Shoegaze-in-a-Box: Catalinbread Soft Focus FX40

How a vintage multi-effects rack unit became Catalinbread’s template for a shoegaze button

Catalinbread's Soft Focus is based on the Yamaha FX500 effects unit from the late 1980s, and its famous "Soft Focus" patch number 40. Learn the story and hear the sound of an iconic reverb in this post.

Video Demo: Gibson Les Paul and SG Faded

With a silky smooth, thin finish, Gibson's Faded series guitars sound as good as they feel. Take a look at our exclusive video of the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s Faded and the SG Standard '61 Maestro!

Your Top-Rated Basses

Whether you like to slap and pop or chug with a pick, finding the right bass makes all the difference. Our All-Star list of basses is packed with player favorites at all price levels.

Native Instruments Komplete 14

Native Instruments' Komplete 14 software bundles offer everything producers need to craft chart-topping hits, cinematic soundscapes, massive scores, and anything in the audio realm. Compare all four versions in our Spotlight guide.