Soundfreak pulls the essence and beauty of the VCS3 into 4U modular

Soundfreak aims to expand the vocabulary of the Buchla 4U modular format through the high-quality interpretation of the VCS3 synthesizer.

Are Modal Electronics teasing a new synth or is it modular?

An Instagram post from synthesizer makers Modal Electronics suggests that it might be about to release either a new synth or something in Eurorack?

Rode Reward Promo – Buy hardware and get accessories for free!

Rode Reward Promo has the manufacturer sell many of its flagship products at Thomann with a discount and bundled with free accessories.

Deal: Steinberg Cubase 12 with 40% discount and free plug-ins!

Steinberg Cubase 12 needs no introduction as a DAW and is on sale at 40% off with a bunch of free plug-ins by big brands until Oct 3, 2022!

Sovage Engineering launches a range of rule-defying Eurorack modules

"if it sounds normal, something is wrong!" Says Sovage Engineering, who has unleashed six new modules with mangling, warping, convoluting and more. 

Erica Synths EDU DIY Output module: Line and headphone output

The latest EDU DIY module from Erica Synths is the humble Output module. It provides line level and headphone output for better integration.

MicroDexed-Touch: FM, VA, Sampling and sequencing in a neat little box

MicroDexed gets another makeover into a touch-screen and Teensy-based mini-synth called MicroDexed-Touch. It offers FM, VA sampling and sequencing.

iZotope Nectar 3 Plus vocal mixing tool by iZotope on sale for USD 59

A Nectar 3 Plus sale is a thing at Plugin Boutique. iZotope's vocal mixing tool is heavily discounted at USD 60, down from USD 250.

The AMD-powered Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 3 is a production-ready beast

Launched at IFA 2022 in Berlin, we check out the new Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 3, a high-spec 16-inch laptop with awesome capabilities.

LEAK: MXR Duke Of Tone a collaboration with Analogman- It’s official!

MXR Custom Shop Duke of Tone has been leaked accidentally by a US dealer. Looks to be a collaboration with Analogman based on their famous overdrive

Unfiltered Audio Needlepoint: The ultimate vinyl emulation?

Unfiltered Audio Needlepoint is a new vinyl emulation plug-in that uses physical modeling instead of samples. Is this the ultimate vinyl simulator?

Plugin Picks! Quanta 2, Ignition Keys, Mouth Play & great deals!

Plugin Picks is here we're picking out several releases from the likes of Audio Damage, Native Instruments, Samplicity, and others.

Instruō cruïnn and cnōc: Stereo oscillations and generated functions

Instruō has two new modules in the shape of cruïnn, an analogue stereo oscillator, and cnōc, a West-coast style analogue two-stage function generator.

Alto Professional TS4 – Value powered speakers with app connectivity

The new Alto Professional TS4 series offers plenty of power with Bluetooth connectivity and app control promising a lot of bang for your buck!

Rhodes limited edition MK8/75AE piano available from 15th September

The MK8/75AE was teased in March, appeared at Superbooth and was even given away in a prize draw, but soon you'll be able to secure one for yourself.

Yamaha MODX+: Multi-engine synthesizer with a little bit more stuff

Yamaha expands the accessible MODX Music Synthesizer with a bit more polyphony. Otherwise, the MODX+ is largely the same great synth it's always been.

Drawmer 1972: Dual-channel preamp with loads of good ideas

The new Drawmer 1972 is a versatile dual-channel mic, line, and instrument preamp with many useful extras like filters and an upward expander.

Midweek Modular: Buchla to Eurorack and back again

Tiptop Audio squeezes out Buchla Model 245t into Euroack while 1979 stretches the Mutable Instruments Plaits into Buchla. And more in Midweek Modular.

Detournetable: Turnable Eurorack module inspired by Make Noise

Sound Artist Victoria Shen has created the extraordinary Detournetable that explores the interplay between vinyl and the Make Noise Morphagene.

New Roland TR-8S/TR-6S firmware brings more drums, FX and probability

Roland has added a bunch of new FM drums with full editing, a random kit generator, probability and some new FX to the TR-8S & TR-6S rhythm performers

The Synthacon returns: Classic 1970s triple oscillator monosynth

The fantastic-looking Steiner-Parker Synthacon from 1975 is being remade by original designer Nyle Steiner and musician Robbie Connolly.

Avantone Pro announces the BV-1 mkII tube condenser microphone

Avantone has announced the BV-1 mkII tube condenser microphone. The company says that specially selected components take it to new sonic heights.

Guitar Gear Gems: EBMM Short Scale StingRay Limited Run and more

Guitar Gear Gems this week features the new EBMM Short Scale StingRay limited run, the Vola Djinn 7-string and the Black Bobbin Boost pedal

Arturia Dist Coldfire review – the French distortion factory plug-in

Arturia Dist Coldfire is the coolest distortion plug-in I've seen in a while. Cool is literal, because it's Coldfire, get it?