Equipment news, leaks and tips
oeksound soothe: a self-adjusting dynamic EQ for crushing problem frequencies
27-06-2017 · soothe lets you take advantage of a proprietary algorithm that automatically cleans up audio, suppresses unpleasant resonances, and engages only when appropriate. Sounds almost too good to be true!
EMMA Discumbobulator DB-2 effect pedal: A reboot for some cool filtered funk
27-06-2017 · The Discumbobulator 2 is an update to the classic boutique autowah/envelope filter pedal, and a dropped price means this little orange box of filtered funk has become better value...
Usine Hollyhock 3: a modular DAW unlike any other
27-06-2017 · Sensomusic's Usine Hollyhock 3 is an explosion of colour, control, manipulation and sound generation. Patch together MIDI, audio, DMX lighting and video in a modular environment of extraordinary creativity.
Reverend Matt West Signature model: A single-pickup tone monster?
26-06-2017 · Matt West, guitarist with Pop-Punk outfit Neck Deep, gets a brand new stripped-down, cool-looking signature model guitar that should give plenty of tonal options despite sporting only a single P90!
Mooer Red Truck: Compact multi-effect for gigging guitarists on a budget
26-06-2017 · Mooer are out to prove they can offer a shedload of useful features on a lightweight solution at a low price. But is the new Red Truck multi-effect slowed down by too many compromises?
Pulsar: Burst generator inspired by outerspace for Eurorack
26-06-2017 · Pulsar will send galactic bursts of CV through your Eurorack, in multiple modes and out of multiple outs with a spinning wheel of LEDs telling you what's going on.
Tinami will build you a custom MIDI Controller
25-06-2017 · Tinami will let you design and layout your own custom MIDI controller on their website and then build it and ship it to you. Currently in development but this could get really interesting.
Past echoes: Line 6 Echo Farm 3.0 is out for Windows ProTools users
25-06-2017 · Line 6's Echo Farm 3.0 is finally available on Windows, in 64-bit AAX format. These simulations of delay and echo effects won over many producers back in the day, and are now making a long-awaited return.
DOD Rubberneck Analog Delay ‘official’ overview video
25-06-2017 · This highly anticipated new analogue delay pedal now finally has some decent audio demos online ahead of its official release date later this summer.
Get a classic Yamaha synth emulation and a two-band overdrive for free
25-06-2017 · The Krakli Arminator is a beast of a synth that will let you coax authentic 80s soundtrack tones with ease, while saschArt has cooked up a brutal, two-headed distortion unit. Check them out!
KlangFormer: a Slate VMS alternative at half the cost?
24-06-2017 · The new KlangFormer mic modelling system combines German-made hardware with the Sonimus software studio - will this lower priced solution cut it against established products by Slate and Townsend Labs?
Gibson Custom Shop rolls out the Les Paul Standard ‘Rock Top’
24-06-2017 · Like a rolling stone? Gibson Custom Shop's new Rock Top LP Standard features a look styled on a 'stone' theme, with four models each showing a different variation - and all at the same astronomic price.
HoRNet announces new modulation-rich DeeLay Plus dual delay plug-in
24-06-2017 · HoRNet Plugins has released a new effect, the DeeLay Plus, a reasonably advanced delay with two separate lines with feedback and up to 5 seconds of delay time.
Manson Guitar Works get sparkly with 25th anniversary MA EVO guitar
24-06-2017 · Hugh Manson's Guitar Store is 25 years old this year and to celebrate they are releasing two o very sparkly guitars for the occasion. with a range of optional extras on each.