# News

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- [Brynn Putnam’s Board Raises $20M, Launches Public Dev Kit](https://altwire.net/board-20-million.md) (2026-06-02): When we reviewed Brynn Putnam’s Board gaming console in December, we said it was a big step forward for gaming. Seeing digital characters interact with real pieces in…
- [inMusic to Acquire Native Instruments, Maker of Kontakt](https://altwire.net/inmusic-acquires-native-instruments.md) (2026-05-08): Native Instruments lives on... Big news in the music world as it was today announced that inMusic is preparing to bring one of music software’s biggest names into…
- [Sad Boi Cult Introduces “Sad Boi” Vibes To Pop-Punk With Their Latest Single “caskets”](https://altwire.net/sad-boi-cult-caskets.md) (2026-03-19): Sad Boi Cult is a nu-alt-pop-punk artist reviving the nostalgic 2000s pop-punk sound with a modern injection of relatable “Sad Boi” emotions in their lyricism. They released their…
- [DEAL ALERT: Mixed In Key Black Friday Sale – Mixed In Key 11, Wingman and More!](https://altwire.net/deal-alert-mixed-in-key-black-friday-sale.md) (2025-11-26): Mixed In Key Launches Biggest Sale of Year! Mixed In Key has launched its 2025 Black Friday sale, offering up to 73% off its catalog of DJ software, composition…
- [Reverb Opens Early Black Friday Sale and Revives Its Blacked Out Series](https://altwire.net/reverb-black-friday.md) (2025-11-11): Reverb has launched its Early Black Friday Sales Event, running now through November 17 at 10:00 a.m. US Central Time. The promotion includes discounts of up to 70…
- [Roland Announces TR-1000 Rhythm Creator: Their First True Analog Drum Machine In Nearly 40 Years](https://altwire.net/roland-tr-1000-rhythm-creator.md) (2025-10-01): Roland has announced the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator, a new drum machine that combines analog circuitry, digital sound engines, and integrated sampling in a performance-focused instrument. Priced at $2,699.99…
- [Emergence Audio Infinite Collection: 10 Gorgeous Free Kontakt Player Libraries](https://altwire.net/emergence-audio-infinite-collection-free-kontakt.md) (2025-08-25): TL;DR – Infinite Collection Free Kontakt Player library from Emergence Audio 10 instruments from the Infinite Motion Series Uses Non-Static Sampling™ + Infinite Motion Engine Lite 4.67 GB…
- [Goo Goo Dolls Release “Not Goodbye (Close My Eyes)”, Announce Summer Anthem EP, Out August 22](https://altwire.net/goo-goo-dolls-not-goodbye-summer-anthem-ep.md) (2025-08-01): Goo Goo Dolls have announced Summer Anthem, a seven-track EP set for release August 22 via Warner Records. The launch aligns with the band’s sold-out Summer Anthem Tour.
- [Brendon Small Opens Official Reverb Shop Featuring Guitars from Metalocalypse and Beyond](https://altwire.net/brendon-small-reverb-shop.md) (2025-07-23): Metalocalypse creator and Dethlok guitarist Brendon Small is launching an official Reverb shop featuring stage-used guitars, rare prototypes, and instruments tied to the show’s development.
- [Rock Icon Ozzy Osbourne Dies at 76, Weeks After Final Farewell Show](https://altwire.net/ozzy-osbourne-dead-at-76.md) (2025-07-22): Ozzy Osbourne, known globally as the “Prince of Darkness” and founding vocalist of Black Sabbath died July 22 at the age of 76.
- [Geddy Lee Launches Signed, Limited Tech 21 MP40 Charity Pedal on Reverb](https://altwire.net/geddy-lee-signed-tech-21-mp40.md) (2025-07-11): The Rush frontman has released a Special limited Charity Edition of his Tech 21 MP40 Signature SansAmp pedal, available exclusively through Reverb.
- [Juan Alderete to Sell Over 700 Pieces of Gear on Reverb](https://altwire.net/juan-alderete-reverb-store.md) (2025-07-09): Renowned bassist Juan Alderete is preparing to opening his personal gear archive to the public. More than 700 items will be available through the Official Juan Alderete Reverb Shop.
- [Pet Symmetry and Damnation Audio Unveil Limited-Run ‘BIG’ Pedal – 100 Units Only](https://altwire.net/pet-symmetry-and-damnation-audio-unveil-big-pedal.md) (2025-07-09): Reverb has announced the release of a limited-run effects pedal created by rock band Pet Symmetry and boutique builder Damnation Audio. Designed for bass guitar, the BIG pedal…
- [Reverb Launches Independents Day 2025 Sale to Celebrate Its Return to Independence](https://altwire.net/reverb-launches-independents-day-sale.md) (2025-06-26): Reverb is celebrating two big things this week. Not only is Independence Day around the corner, but the company itself is now independent again. And to mark the…
- [Wu-Tang Clan Brings the Ruckus to Austin’s Moody Center – 06/15/25](https://altwire.net/wu-tang-clan-moody-center.md) (2025-06-17): It was a night of torch-passing at the Moody Center as Wu-Tang Clan brought their farewell tour to Austin, with Run the Jewels setting the stage for a show that felt like both a celebration and a send-off.
- [Native Instruments and iZotope Are Doing Major Summer 2025 Sales with Amazing Discounts on Industry-Leading Tools](https://altwire.net/native-instruments-and-izotope-summer-of-sound.md) (2025-06-10): New RX11 deal launches today with 40% off. Native Instruments and iZotope have kicked off their annual summer promotions, delivering significant savings on software bundles, instruments, and hardware…
- [Tom Morello’s New Reverb Exclusive Pedal Pays Tribute to Wayne Kramer & MC5](https://altwire.net/tom-morello-new-reverb-exclusive-pedal.md) (2025-06-03): When Tom Morello announces a new piece of gear, people listen. Morello’s past gear choices — from his heavily modded “Arm the Homeless” guitar to his unique effects…
- [Sonic Youth Reopens Their Reverb Shop Again in 2025 with Rare Gear and Personal Treasures](https://altwire.net/sonic-youth-reverb-shop-round-2.md) (2025-05-14): Even more than a decade after their final live performance, Sonic Youth remains one of the most influential bands to ever emerge from the underground rock scene. Now,…

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