Is the new AKAI MPK Mini Plus the better KeyStep?

The new AKAI MPK Mini Plus goes head-to-head against the KeyStep 37 with a built-in sequencer, CV/Gate outputs, and more. Who will win this race?

Erica Synths mki x es.EDU DIY System: An entire DIY modular synth

This is the whole series of Erica Synths educational DIY modules in a completely fascinating modular system, with or without the case and power supply

Meet the SSL ORIGIN 16: A high-end in-line console in a smaller format

We check out the new SSL ORIGIN 16! A high-end in-line console for pro-audio production and recording, now in a more compact format.

Midweek Modular: Speakers, LFOs, Mini Pings and Singularities

While filling our rack with Eurorack Sound System speakers, we play with some LFOs, some adorable pingy envelopes and get sucked into a Singularity.

Harley Benton JB-62CC new JB style bass for €179

Harley Benton JB-62CC a JB style bass with matching painted headstocks for only €179. Available in both right and left-handed models

Tangle Synth from Toybox: Semi-modular synth for Reaktor Blocks

Toybox has pulled together the cream of the Toybox Blocks library to forge a rich and complex semi-modular synthesizer for Reaktor Blocks.

Strymon BigSky Plugin: the famous reverb pedal in your DAW!

Strymon has released the BigSky Plugin. Enjoy the 12 reverb engines of the immensely popular guitar pedal from the convenience of your DAW!

Introducing the Arturia Augmented Grand Piano instrument plugin

Launched at Rendez-vous, we check out the new sample-based instrument plug-in in the Augmented range. The Arturia Augmented Grand Piano!

Friedman Amplification Little Sister Head & Pink Taco V2

The new Friedman Amplification Little Sister Head and Pink Taco V2 20-watt all-tube amp heads have been announced. Now with added switches.

Guitar Gear Gems: Digitech îs putting the band back together

Guitar Gear Gems this week features the latest Digitech announcement and has a peek at the new Burls Art Newspaper guitar made entirely of paper.

Lauten Audio ‘Series Black’ updates LA-320, LA-220, and LA-120 mics

We check out the Lauten Audio 'Series Black' updates. An accessible range of condenser microphones designed for professional recording.

Korg SQ-64 Sequencer: 4-track 64-step CV/MIDI sequencing 2.02 Update

A 2.02 update adds a drum pad mode, step recording, record quantise and more to the sleek and fabulous SQ-64 polyphonic sequencer.

Console-style processing with the new SSL 4K B channel strip plugin

The SSL 4K B has arrived along with the 360° 1.4 update! We look at the channel strip plug-in modeled on the famous B-series console.

Energy Crisis: How much does your studio cost to power?

With the price of energy going nuts, it might be a good time to get a grip on how much your studio, synths and other gear is costing you to power on.

GPU Audio reveal ‘MAJOR’ Multi-Layer Software Synthesizer Plugin

Announced this evening, GPU Audio have revealed the impending arrival of the first synth to make use of their unique DSP platform.

Microgranny Monolith: The best Microgranny ever from Bastl Instruments

Microgranny Monolith takes the Microgranny 2.0 to its most iconic form and final evolution. It's a lo-fi granular sampling box with better everything.

Harley Benton JA-60CC offset range launches in 5 cool surf colours

All-new Harley Benton JA-60CC offset range launches in Seafoam Green, Inca Silver, Shell Pink, Dakota Red and Lake Placid Blue finishes

SolidGold FX 76 MKII Octave Up Fuzz revealed

The new SolidGold FX 76 MKII Octave Up Fuzz pedal offers advanced tone sculpting and works equally well on both the guitar and bass

TK Audio Transceiver 2: The ultimate link between your pedals and DAW?

The new Transceiver 2 from TK Audio is your hub for integrating guitar pedals into your DAW workflow. But it can do much more than that!

Ghost from Endorphin.es and Andrew Huang in shops now

Announced at Superbooth, the Ghost creative effect processor module designed by Andrew Huang and Endorphin.es is now available for Eurorack.

CEntrance Bouncer: 10-channel mixer and recorder that fits in your pocket

Looking for a small line mixer? The CEntrance Bouncer is a 10-channel analog summing mixer that even features a built-in digital recorder.

PRS A20E Angelus Cutaway and P50E parlor acoustics

The new PRS SE A20E Angelus Cutaway and P50E parlor offer two distinct acoustic guitar experiences, yet with lots of shared DNA between them

Beatport introduces Party Mode for Beatport DJ

Too many DJs? Join the party anywhere in the world with Party Mode for Beatport DJ! Up to 4 DJs can play to 100 fans in a single session.

Midronome: Sync box extraordinaire gets it right this time

Midronome failed to set Kickstarter alight last March, but now it's back, it's better and 500% funded. This is the sync box you've been waiting for.