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Steve Albini in the control room at his Electrical Audio studio in Chicago.

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Words of wisdom from the legendary engineer, proprietor of Chicago’s Electrical Audio, World Series of Poker champion, and, in the band Shellac, the compass for brutal guitar aesthetics.

“All day every day, we’re grinding it out,” says engineer Steve Albini of his team at Electrical Audio, the Chicago studio he built and has run since 1997. “We’re constantly in session, constantly under fire.”

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The Takamine LTD2024 is a limited edition guitar that pays homage to the solar system.

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Eventide H90 App & Riptide Pedal Demo | NAMM 2024
Eventide H90 App & Riptide Pedal Demo | NAMM 2024

Eventide has introduced a new member of their dot9 line with the Riptide, an overdrive/vibe-style pedal with stereo capability. It’s out now for $299. They’re also showing off their new app capabilities for their H90 as well as some fresh algorithms.

LAG Sauvage DCE Demo | NAMM 2024
LAG Sauvage DCE Demo | NAMM 2024

Lag have set their sites on sustainabilty, using smoked raw eucalyptus—an invasive species that needs to be harvested—for the striking back and sides of the Sauvage DCE. These affordable solid-top BrankoWood acoustics—starting at $420–offer a sound as warm as they look, with onboard electronics. Available in Europe, they’ll be in the U.S. soon.