Acoustic

The history of hip-hop 99 percent of every classic beat has one thing in common, it has drum sounds lifted from drum breaks from vinyl and then chopped and processed with some type of sampler. This is the core of every dope drum kit ever featured on any sick authentic beat ever made. The issue is there are only so many breaks on so many records, at some point you can assume that every drum you lift off vinyl has been used before and thats where grimey acoustic kits come in.

A beautifully recorded, meticulously crafted acoustic guitar with emphasis on the soft and delicate. Recorded at Spitfire HQ with a pair of vintage Neumann U87’s, MG Soft Acoustic Guitar brings the soft sweet tone of a Martin J-40 steel string acoustic guitar, featuring various playing modes including a feature-rich chord / strum system and a fully customisable step sequencer plus a MIDI Drag and Drop feature. With deep sampling covering all guitar-related articulations including mutes, harmonics, slides, slurs, vibrato and string/body hits.

We are thrilled to announce the release of Thin Lizzy - Acoustic Sessions, a groundbreaking new frontline album that brings together the legendary voice of Philip Lynott, the masterful guitar work of founding member Eric Bell, and the powerful original drum takes of Brian Downey.

(Signed) To mark the year anniversary of her critically acclaimed ‘Album No. 8’, Katie Melua returns with the announcement of an acoustically reworked version of the 2020 album, ‘Acoustic Album No. 8’ set for release on 26th November.

A beautifully recorded, meticulously crafted acoustic guitar with emphasis on the soft and delicate. Recorded at Spitfire HQ with a pair of vintage Neumann U87’s, MG Soft Acoustic Guitar brings the soft sweet tone of a Martin J-40 steel string acoustic guitar, featuring various playing modes including a feature-rich chord / strum system and a fully customisable step sequencer plus a MIDI Drag and Drop feature. With deep sampling covering all guitar-related articulations including mutes, harmonics, slides, slurs, vibrato and string/body hits.

In January 2025, Berlin was covered in a thick layer of snow. The magical, enveloping atmosphere was ideal for Fink’s new project: an acoustic, live version of their previous album, Beauty In Your Wake. Recording 1500km from their native Cornwall had the advantage of adding a certain sense of nostalgia (described as hemweh in German), which aligns perfectly with the vibrant folk music of Fin Greenall’s band. In true handover style, this retelling of Beauty In Your Wake opens with the last song from the original album, “When I Turn This Corner.” Distant, reverberating drums give way to guitars and piano that only serve to reinforce the melancholy of this track.

In January 2025, Berlin was covered in a thick layer of snow. The magical, enveloping atmosphere was ideal for Fink’s new project: an acoustic, live version of their previous album, Beauty In Your Wake. Recording 1500km from their native Cornwall had the advantage of adding a certain sense of nostalgia (described as hemweh in German), which aligns perfectly with the vibrant folk music of Fin Greenall’s band. In true handover style, this retelling of Beauty In Your Wake opens with the last song from the original album, “When I Turn This Corner.” Distant, reverberating drums give way to guitars and piano that only serve to reinforce the melancholy of this track.

Following the warm response that graced their return CD, Icon, in May 2005 and the Icon EP in August 2005, John Wetton and Geoff Downes are now offering an acoustic DVD filmed for a broadcast special at TV studios during October 2005. Stripping bare a selection of their classic songs, John and Geoff demonstrate how they originally sounded around the piano, accompanied by acoustic guitar or acoustic bass. ELO’s Hugh McDowell joins them on cello and the three virtuosos clearly enjoy the opportunity to relax while performing in front of the cameras. At the time of recording this broadcast, they were keeping quiet about the plans for a 25th anniversary reunion of the founder members of Asia, including Steve Howe and Carl Palmer, which were publicised in February 2006. 2005 and 2006 has seen the original "Heat of the Moment" grace the soundtracks of 2 Hollywood blockbusters, the number 1 film of Summer 2005 [40 year old virgin], and Pierce Brosnan’s Golden Globe nominee "The Matador" which has graced the top 10 both sides of the Atlantic.

Three-time Grammy winner Shawn Colvin stopped the industry in its tracks with her arresting 1989 debut, Steady On, a stunning introduction to an artist who quickly established herself as a mainstay in the singer-songwriter genre. The album was lauded for its confessional songwriting and delicate, provocative vocals. Steady On was awarded the Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Album and Colvin swiftly amassed a dedicated and passionate fanbase. To mark the album’s 30th anniversary, Colvin has re-recorded it with just her voice and guitar, stripping each song to the core, her songwriting masterclass on full display.