Midweek Modular: Stereo Compressor, Acronym and Liquid Foam

Erica Synths will help you tighten up your mix with a Stereo Compressor, while WORNG does some wavefolding and Herbs & Stones gets soaped up.

Behringer reveals more modular clones on the way

In what looks like the same series as BRAINS, Behringer reveals 3 more Eurorack modular clones to add to the party but with no indication of when.

Vox MV50 Brian May and amPlug offer iconic Queen tones

The Vox MV50 Brian May and amPlug Brian May both offer players the chance to emulate those classic Queen guitar tones with no fuss

Strandberg RESQ:D: Sustainable, Recycled and Pink?

Strandberg RESQ:D are brand new guitars made using bodies that had imperfections. Recycling tone woods and offering huge savings to you

’48 Dual Professional Amp JB Edition: Joe Bonamassa signature Fender

These Fender '48 Dual Professional Amp JB Edition are an exclusive signature reissue for Joe Bonamassa. Available directly from his website.

Oeksound Soothe Live: Soothe enters the Live Arena

The industry darling resonance suppressor plug-in is now available for the live sound environment. We check out Oeksound Soothe Live!

The Arturia Rev LX-24 is a classic reverb plugin for your DAW

The Arturia Rev LX-24 is a recreation of the Lexicon 224 reverb that extends the possibilities of the classic for modern music production.

Guitar Gear Gems: QOTSA Solid State preamp pedal and more

This week we check out two new preamp pedals from Acorn Amps and SolidGold FX, plus Laney's new 60-watt amp in a pedal.

Peavey 6505 1992 Original Amplifier reissue

The Peavey 6505 1992 Original Amplifier reissue is a faithful recreation of the popular early '90s high gain tube amp head

Love Hultén reworks Osmose into an upright piano with stereo looper

Artisan synthesizer remodeller Love Hulten has worked his magic upon the ExpressiveE Osmose and produced an extraordinary-looking instrument.

Gibson Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V unleashed

The Gibson Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V is a Murphy Lab-aged recreation possibly of one of the most famous guitars in Heavy Metal

VEKT: Pocket Operator inspired synth and sequencer under development

Taking cues from the Dirtywave M8, VEKT is a pocket-sized groovebox and 4-engine synthesizer looking for development partners and product potential.

Blackstar Amped 3: 100 watt pedal amp with presets

The new Blackstar Amped 3 offers a 100-watt pedal format amp and now adds presets and a dedicated boost. With multiple modes and more

AKAI MPC Live 2 Beatclub Timbaland Edition – is it worth it?

AKAI has teamed up with Timbaland to create the MPC Live 2 Beatclub Timbaland Edition – loaded with special content and limited to 500 units.

SPL Crescendo 8: The flagship 120V eight-channel mic preamp

SPL updates the majestic Crescendo 8, the flagship 120V eight-channel microphone preamplifier is now cleaner than ever. We find out more!

Squier Sonic Series replaces the old Bullet range

Squier Sonic Series features new Strats, Teles, Esquires and Mustangs. Along with Precision Bass and Bronco bass models

Azimuth, Flash, Clean Machine: Free Plugins of the Week

Azimuth is a free virtual analog and wavetable synth, Flash is a transient shaper, and Clean Machine controls dynamics: Free plugins of the week!

Top 5 Guitar Techniques – Essential skills you need to know!

Does your playing need shaking up a bit? With these top 5 guitar techniques, you'll be able to master riffs and improve your playing!

Akuto Studio Chord Machine AKT-0.1: Futuristic finger chords

Play chords in the most achingly stylish way ever on the Chord Machine from Akuto Studio. Could this be more hipster than an OP-1?

Jackson Scott Ian KVX King V Baldini Burst: A homage to Dimebag

Jackson Scott Ian KVX King V Baldini Burst. This signature is a homage to the late Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell

Review: Kodamo MASK1 Bitmask Synthesizer

Kodamo serve up a new twist on digital synthesis with their bitmask synthesizer, the MASK1, a synth with interesting sonic abilities.

The SSL SubGen plug-in allows precise low-end management

Solid State Logic expands its native line of plug-ins with the SSL SubGen. This multiband processor will help tighten lows when mixing.

Marshall Amplification acquired by Zound Industries

Marshall Amplification has been acquired by a Swedish company, yet remains partially owned by Marshall Family.

Catalinbread STS-88 Flanger/Reverb: Two classic effects in one

The Catalinbread STS-88 Flanger/Reverb combines two classic effects into one compact pedal with interesting results.