Lewis Noke-Edwards

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The legal has landed: Jimmy Page and his latest courtroom stoush

1 week ago | mixdownmag.com.au | Lewis Noke-Edwards

Words by Christie Eliezer Jimmy Page is facing a second lawsuit in America over the song “Dazed And Confused” … and it’s caused by the recent Becoming Led Zeppelin documentary film. The writer of the song, New York folk singer songwriter Jake Holmes, settled a separate suit over the Led Zeppelin track in 2011, because it had been credited to Jimmy Page.
Exploring the brilliance of Rick Rubin

1 week ago | mixdownmag.com.au | Lewis Noke-Edwards

Founding Def Jam Recordings in his NYU dorm room, he would later thrust hip-hop into the mainstream in the late 80s, with a staple of iconic artists like the Beastie Boys and Run-DMC. Today, Rick is a multi–Grammy Award–winning producer for a strew of artists, as diverse as you could probably imagine. Think anywhere from Johnny Cash, to Slayer, Adele, beabadoobee— I could go on. His means of producing aren’t traditional, in fact they’re unconventional.
RØDE unveil huge updates to RØDE Central app

1 week ago | mixdownmag.com.au | Lewis Noke-Edwards

Your go-to HQ for all things RØDE has been revamped! A completely redesigned the RØDE Central companion app, updated from the ground up for their wireless and classic microphones, across both desktop and mobile, to help you spend less time navigating and more time creating. Read all the latest product & music industry news here. With a new look, new experience and new focus on these mics, RØDE has created a new home for the RØDECaster range.
Steve Vai and Joe Satriani team up for new SATCHVAI single

1 week ago | mixdownmag.com.au | Lewis Noke-Edwards

The newly formed SATCHVAI Band, the electrifying collaboration between legendary guitarists Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, returns with their second studio single “I Wanna Play My Guitar”, out May 8th, 2025. Featuring powerhouse vocals from Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Country Communion), the track arrives just one month ahead of the band’s European summer tour, their first full run as a unified group. Read all the latest product & music industry news here.
New from Moog: the Moog Messenger

1 week ago | mixdownmag.com.au | Lewis Noke-Edwards

Words by Mixdown staff Blending classic Moog analog warmth with modern innovations, including wavefolding oscillators and next-generation filtering Moog Music™ today unveils the Moog Messenger™, a compact yet powerful monophonic analog synthesizer designed to deliver the iconic Moog sound to a new generation of musicians.
Serato DJ 3.3.2: Stems, expanded hardware support & more!

1 week ago | mixdownmag.com.au | Lewis Noke-Edwards

The update empowers a new set of DJs by broadening access to Serato’s innovative creative tools. DJs can breathe fresh life into their hardware and transform the way their sets are performed with Serato Stems, which quickly isolates vocals, melodies, bass-lines, and drums in real-time – advancing creative possibilities for two beloved hardware devices. Catch up on all the latest music gear reviews here.
a musician's guide to social media

1 week ago | mixdownmag.com.au | Lewis Noke-Edwards

Social media might feel overwhelming at first—especially with so many platforms and trends—but the truth is, it’s one of the most powerful tools you have to connect with listeners, collaborators, and the wider music community. Let’s talk through some tips here before starting your journey:Choose your platforms wiselyNot all social media is created equal, and not every platform is going to be a good fit for you. I still remember when I first decided to try becoming a TikTok creator.
Native Instruments extend integration to KeyLab, MiniLab + more!

1 week ago | mixdownmag.com.au | Lewis Noke-Edwards

Arturia and Native Instruments have teamed up to bring seamless NKS (Native Kontrol Standard) integration to KeyLab MK3, KeyLab Essential MK3, and MiniLab controllers. This collaboration gives producers, performers, and composers a streamlined creative workflow – where software and hardware speak the same language, right out of the box. Catch up on all the latest music gear reviews here.
Van Damme make for the all-in-one setup at Distillery II

1 week ago | mixdownmag.com.au | Lewis Noke-Edwards

Distillery II, the newest creative space bridging Bristol and Bath, is a studio where endless possibilities meet perfect precision. Powered by the legendary Blue Series Studio Grade cables of Van Damme, it’s built for everything — from smooth recording and mixing to effortless performance. No fuss, just function — built to work as hard as the creatives who walk through its doors.
Fender Brad Paisley "Lost Paisley” Telecaster with a "G” Bender!

1 week ago | mixdownmag.com.au | Lewis Noke-Edwards

Inspired by Fender’s rare, short-lived Blue Paisley finish from the late ‘60s, this guitar revives a cult-classic design that was once lost to time. While studying guitar building, Brad discovered a lightly used roll of original ‘60s Paisley Cling-Foil, igniting his passion for restoring the look of his own 1967 Telecaster.