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Dreadbox splashes down with Drips V2 Eurorack drum synthesizer
25 Jun · Drips V2 is a cool drum and percussion synthesizer in a 21hp Eurorack module. "Drips" aptly describes the amount of development in this barely tweaked, hardly changed, module - oh look a grey front panel.
PluginPlay, a new platform for subscription plug-ins, challenges Splice
24 Jun · Currently in beta for Windows, with an upcoming Mac release planned, PluginPlay promises "access to the world's best plug-ins, when you need them, for as long as you need them." Watch out, Splice!
ZVex Super Duper Concert Bass Mod: Subsonic limited edition with a Sunn O))) vibe
24 Jun · If you like your trousers to flap with low sub-bass frequencies, then you should probably consider picking up one of these new, limited edition Super Duper Concert Bass Mod pedals from Zvex.
The Rode VideoMic Me-L targets iOS vloggers and musicians
24 Jun · Paired with the iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch's front camera, it makes for a convenient vlogging solution, ideal for spontaneous creative outbursts or situations that don't allow carrying a more elaborate setup.
Supro 1696RT Black Magick Reverb amp: Retro rock tones now with reverb
23 Jun · New all valve spring reverb version of their classic two-channel Class-A vintage voiced amp and designed with some input from Lenny Kravitz, available as a head or combo.
Mooer’s new Black Truck revamps the Red Truck multi-effects pedal
22 Jun · The new Mooer Black Truck multi-effects pedal tweaks the older Red Truck design to produce a new version that looks more flexible, with a new 5-band EQ and more versatile footswitch functions.
Intel 8-core Coffee Lake CPU surfaces primed for a fall 2018 release
22 Jun · Intel is going to release an 8-core, 16-thread mainstream Coffee Lake processor in the fall. The processor made an appearance in the SiSoft Sandra database, clocked to a modest 2.6GHz.
Avantone unveils Chris Lord Alge-endorsed Yamaha NS-10M replicas
22 Jun · Now everyone will have the opportunity to add a pair of NS10M-sounding monitors to their monitoring setup or replace their aging Yamahas. The CLA10s will start shipping in August.
Hotone intros Binary series of budget pedals: Amp, Cab, Mod and Eko
22 Jun · New Amp, Eko, IR Cab and Mod Binary Effects pedals that are all based upon the Hotone Xtomp Modelling, each has its own set of dedicated controls and features an OLED screen for scrolling through presets.
Line 6 Shuriken Variax SR250 Guitar: Standard length for more appeal?
22 Jun · Line 6 has just added a new standard scale length version of its Variax Shuriken guitar with more appeal to players that aren't used to baritone guitars but want all the possibilities of guitar modelling.
New Toshiba OCZ RC100 SSD drives slay with NVMe speeds, affordable prices
22 Jun · Thanks to NVMe, Toshiba's newest 64-layer 3D-TLC NAND memory chips, and a custom controller, these SSD drives race at up to 1600MB/s - more than you need even for high resolution audio recording.
Malekko releases Quad LFO Generator with surpise built in 16-step sequencer
22 Jun · We first saw the Quad LFO at NAMM but didn't realise that you could record 16 steps of parameter automation. You can also distort the waveforms, change the phase and attenuate the output. It's full of ...
Apple updates GarageBand with new drummers, Mellotron sounds
22 Jun · Apple has dished out a comprehensive GarageBand update with plenty of new content for songwriters at home and on the go; this patch is available to music makers on all Apple platforms for free.
Arturia sex up controllers with sensitive, delicate and high impact KeyLab MkII
21 Jun · The Pro-Feel key-bed is robust and yet sensitive, delicate and nuanced for high-impact play - are Arturia describing the new KeyLab MkII controller keyboards or a new range of condoms?