Cherry Audio teases a monolith of a synth

Like some kind of forgotten footage found on VHS Cherry Audio gives us a wobbly version of Richard Strauss' opening to 2001 and declares it "The Dawn of Rack."

7Dials Route Two and Route Four creative switching

Two new kits from modular makers 7Dials offer switching with normalisation and sequential switching with binary step addressing and directional control.

Fender Ensenada factory catches Fire

Reports of a fire at the Fender Ensenada factory could mean the slow down of production at the Mexican facility.

LEAK: Boss RE-2 Space Echo: Now officially confirmed!

A Boss RE-2 Space Echo was spotted for sale on eBay. Could this mean we may see a new Space Echo compact pedal soon? Update: Boss confirms today it is real and you can register your interest

Accentize VoiceGate2: Automatic noise removal times 2

Accentize VoiceGate 2 is here with a better clean-up algorithm, improved spectral focus mode, and a fresh new look for the interface.

Puremagnetik Lore | Experimental Sound Console: Deep Multi-Effects Plug-in

Lore ESC offers spectral and granular engines that work with special delay algorithms, time-stretching, and pitch shifting.

Noises by AudioThing and Hainbach is a creative noise instrument

Noises turns recordings from Hainbach's studio into a playable noise generating instrument with effects and sequencing.

TC Electronic Impulse IR Loader offers Cabinet Simulation and Impulse Responses

The new TC Electronic Impulse IR Loader has 99 IR slots and ships with 25 Celestion impulse responses to get you started.

Carl Martin Ampster – all analogue tube amp and speaker sim/DI pedal

The Carl Martin Ampster is a new British-voiced amp-in-a-pedal solution with built in speaker emulation, and an all-analogue tube-driven design.

Sony LinkBuds are the wireless earbuds that hit different

New earbuds seem endless, but the Sony LinkBuds are certainly trying something new with their design. Let's check out some of the features!

Cardinal: Open source VCV Rack as a free VST plugin

If you don't want to invest in VCV Rack 2 Pro to get a modular rig inside your DAW then Cardinal will wrap up the free version as a plugin.

Erica Synths EDU DIY: Here comes the DIY Eurorack case

If you've built the mki x es.EDU DIY VCO and VCA modules over the last few weeks then you're going to need this case to put them in.

Dreadbox Nymphes V2 firmware brings MPE support and more

Nymphes gets a cool new update that brings in MPE, Polyphonic aftertouch and a scaled mode for slider control. Plus the SHIFT button gets some new action.

HoRNet SAMP: Virtual master bus for Dolby Atmos mixes

SAMP lets you process the hundreds of tracks comprising a Dolby Atmos mix all at once, the way a typical master bus processor would do.

Macro: Mutable Instrument Plaits reimagined for Reason

Plaits is the celebrated multi-engined Eurorack module from Mutable Instruments and Presteign Sound Labs has worked the open-source firmware into Macro for Reason for free.

Introducing the Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW ANC Earbuds

We take a look at the Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW true wireless active noise canceling Bluetooth earbuds, a combo of design and neat features.

Impact Soundworks Bass Sculptor: One-stop shop for low end shaping

Bass Sculptor by Impact Soundworks is a multi-effect plug-in for shaping and cleaning up low frequencies – with DSP code from none other than Chowdhury DSP.

Gibson Jerry Cantrell Fire Devil Songwriter and Atone models released

Gibson has announced two new Jerry Cantrell signature model acoustics, the new limited edition Fire Devil Songwriter and the Atone.

Line 6 Catalyst: New amps, no menus, no screens, just tone!

LIne 6 has just announced its new Catalyst amp range with three combos, all featuring the Helix HX technology.

Native Instruments Kontakt 6.7: M1 & Windows 11 support, 2 bass amps, bug fixes

NI released Kontakt 6.7 with M1 and Windows 11 support, 2 bass amps, and a heck of a lot of bug fixes.

METRO: Underground busker inspired 6-channel Eurorack drum module

The METRO from Magerit is inspired by the sort of DIY drum kits you see buskers play on the subway. METRO is a drum synthesizer and rhythmic sequencer in 13HP.

Waves drops COSMOS AI-powered Sample Finder (free) and CR8 Creative Sampler (USD 10)

Waves released a free piece of software called COSMOS Sample Finder and a plug-in - CR8 Creative Sampler - which you can have for $10.

MidiQuintet: Curious joystick based MIDI controller

Artist and designer Gilou has revealed a playful MIDI controller that gives you 5 fingers worth of control in a box inspired by the Matti Suuronen Futuro house.

Fender George Harrison Rosewood Telecaster – now with chambered rosewood body

The new USA made Fender George Harrison Rosewood Telecaster emulates the Beatle's classic guitar, but weighs a lot less than the original.