Equipment news, leaks and tips

Kastle Drum: mini patchable industrial glitch machine from Bastl Instruments

03 Dec · Remember the Kastle pocket-sized patchable synth? Well, this is the Kastle Drum its unruly rhythm-based sibling for industrial glitchy grooves.

Yamaha Peter Hook Signature BB bass: Pre-orders open on €999 version

03 Dec · Wow! A new signature bass for Peter Hook of Joy Division and New Order fame - in signed premium and affordable €999 versions! Pre-orders are open now.

Satellite Amplifiers gives up as Gibson takes back the Coronet name

02 Dec · It looks like Satellite Amplifiers has had to relinquish its federal trademark over the Coronet electric guitar, following a legal battle with Gibson.

Mr Black Analog Chorus/Vibrato Deluxe: the ultimate Hi-Fi BBD modulation pedal?

02 Dec · Mr Black's new Analog Chorus/Vibrato Deluxe pedal looks like a great way fro you to get Bucket Brigade style modulation onto your pedalboard.

Neuzeit Instruments Orbit: multi-function planetary sound design module

02 Dec · Orbit crushes bits, harmonizes oscillations, filters, envelopes and mixes with a vast array of knobs and functions it could be the ultimate sound design tool.

Flip! It’s a sampler app by Andrew Huang

02 Dec · Flip is designed for easy music-making on the go and features 9 channels of sampling, sequencer and performance tools.

The Gibson Slash “Victoria” Les Paul Standard Goldtop is here at last

01 Dec · The wait is finally over. Gibson officially announces its Slash "Victoria" Les Paul Standard Goldtop. We all knew it existed, and now it is here at last.

HEDD Audio unveils the MK2 Monitor Series and new subwoofers

01 Dec · HEDD Audio has announced the MK2 Monitor Series, comprised of four MK2 studio monitors and two brand new subwoofers – the company's first.

PreSonus Eris Sub8: Compact subwoofer for the Eris series media monitors

01 Dec · The new Eris Sub8 subwoofer from PreSonus is designed to complement the Eris E3.5 and E4.5 multimedia monitors and extend their bass response.

ESP Pyrograph Series – Playing with fire

01 Dec · The ESP Pyrograph Series guitars have complex, eye-catching designs etched in fire by artist Dumitru “Dino” Muradian - and they look amazing!

Neumann MA 1: Automatic room correction and acoustic calibration

01 Dec · If you own Neumann monitors, here's a great way to improve the sound. The new MA 1 system automatically analyzes the room and calibrates the speakers.

TAQS.IM Solo Synth: authentic world and Middle Eastern sounds

01 Dec · Microtonal scale conversion and a hybrid sample and oscillator sound engine bring a powerfully modern world vibe to Solo.

Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection brings a new ‘Made In Japan’ shredder guitar

01 Dec · Offered in two attractive new colours and built in Japan, Ibanez' new Genesis Collection RG-565 models stay true to a classic shred formula.

New Boss Waza TB-2W Tone Bender revealed! – based on the Tone Bender MK II fuzz from the ’60s

01 Dec · Boss unveils its latest Waza Craft pedal! The new Waza Craft TB-2W Tone Bender fuzz is a collaboration between Boss and Sola Sound, and it looks epic!

Anyma Phi: Physical modelling synth in a compact hardware box

01 Dec · Just arrived on Kickstarter is the Anyma Phi, a monophonic physical acoustic modelling synthesizer with an exciting array of controls and possibilities.

Bandcamp Live: A desperately needed new revenue stream for musicians

01 Dec · Bandcamp rolls out Bandcamp Live, a ticketed live streaming feature that could provide artists a badly needed income stream during Covid restrictions.