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Ex-JBL crew Kali Audio intros LP-6 & LP-8 budget studio monitors
15 Aug · Project Lone Pine speakers will start at USD 150 for the 6.5" model and have a unique set of properties in their price class, with front-firing ports and selectable boundary EQs.
Strange Science Instruments release their first modules and how they made them
15 Aug · Strange Science Instruments are all about stereo and have just released the M4 Stereo Mixer and F1 Stereo Filter Eurorack modules along with a fascinating video showing the process from idea to completion.
The best of both worlds? Cort’s new CR300 LP replica is loaded with active PAFs
14 Aug · Cort has released the new CR300 Singlecut which blends classic American '50s styling with modern day active pickups that it claims give an authentic PAF tone yet at low impedance.
ZVex Russian Fuzz Factory 7 pedal now with Russian GT308Vs
13 Aug · ZVex has stumbled upon a nice stash of old Russian germanium transistors, giving us a new variation on the Fuzz Factory 7 pedal with different tonal properties compared to the standard version.
Apogee add their voice to growing concern about tariffs on US imports
10 Aug · Apogee has come out in support of Moog Music and against President Trump's 25% trade tariffs on Chinese electrical components. Is it political manoeuvring or are price hikes and outsourcing manufacturing ...
Audionamix Instant Dialogue Cleaner: AI-powered noise remover
10 Aug · This intricate tool uses artificial intelligence to automatically isolate unwanted noise and clean up dialogue. Audio material is separated into adjustable speech and noise components, controlling both.
Keeley Retro Super Germanium Phat Mod – Custom Shop limited edition
10 Aug · The new Keeley Electronics Retro Super Germanium Overdrive is a custom shop overdrive pedal with a limited US release. It can go from low gain to full-on fuzz through an amp tone.
G&L re-release the ’80s CLF Skyhawk range for 2018
09 Aug · Leo Fender, designed possibly some of the most recognised electric guitars in history, but will one of his later designs garner as much interest in today's market?
CYPHER2: An analogue-modelled sound design adventure into MPE from Fxpansion
09 Aug · The first synth to come out of Fxpansion since the ROLI merger and it's a doozy. CYPHER2 is a complex analogue modelled oscillating and modulating five-dimensional monster synth.
J Rockett Audio Design Mr Moto – Two vintage amp effects in a single pedal
09 Aug · Combining two cool vintage style effects we would normally associate with valve amps from the '50s and '60s, but will the new Mr Moto pedal have you dialling in classic tones in your pedalboard rig?
Rivera Clubster Royale Recording guitar amp – Bargain boutique studio amp?
09 Aug · This new boutique amp series contains a selection of essential tools for the recording guitarist. Could this new amp be the ultimate studio tool for home recording?
Behringer play the PCB synthesizer guessing game again
09 Aug · Another day another mystery synthesizer PCB from Behringer inviting us to "guess the product". A certain amount of cynicism appears to be creeping into the comments - are we getting bored with this game?
808 Day: Behringer drop an RD-808 jam video and tease a 909 day announcement
08 Aug · Not as much going on this 808 Day as we'd hoped but we do get a good sound demo of the forthcoming RD-808 with some hints at pricing and release date. Will we see an RD-909 on 909 Day?
808 Day: Roland release JX-3P Plug-Out for System 8 synthesizer
08 Aug · Roland celebrates 808 Day by releasing an update for the System-8 synthesizer that includes the JX-3P 6 voice polysynth. Add in a pair of trainers and some limited edition vinyl and is that our lot for this ...