Midweek Modular: Balanced connections, rioting VCAs and snappy decays

This week Tiptop releases the latest Buchla formula-based module, ADDAC gives Eurorack some XLR, we have VCAs with special powers and a Dual Decay.

Sampleson Alienize: Sci-Fi cinematics and textures from mouse gestures

Drag your mouse across a creepy scene of Alienize infiltration to generate tones, drones, textures and melodies fir for a Sci-Fi movie.

Lewitt CONNECT 6: USB-C audio interface with DSP effects

Lewitt has revealed the CONNECT 6 USB-C audio interface with plenty of connectivity and DSP-based routing and FX for streaming, podcasting, and music production.

API Select SV12 and SV14: 500-series compressor and EQ

API adds two 500-series modules to the inexpensive Select range: the SV12 compressor based on the Paragon console, and the SV14 4-band EQ.

Introducing Serato Stems, a ground-breaking new DJ performance tool

We take a look at Serato Stems, a new live stem separation feature that is currently available with Serato DJ Lite 3.0 and DJ Pro 3.0.

Heavyocity Fury is a crazy modulated distortion playground

Heavyocity Fury is a distortion playground that lets you go berzerk with 29 different overdrive and clipping modules and plenty of modulation.

Sterling by Music Man Sabre with Fishman Fluence Modern

The new Sterling by Music Man Sabre model comes in two great finishes, a roasted maple neck and a set of Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers

We welcome Sugar Bytes Graindad to the family

We check out Sugar Bytes Graindad, a new granular multi-effects plugin with realtime controls and extensive modulation capabilities.

Guitar Gear Gems: Taylor Urban Ironbark & D’Angelico Baritones

This week on Guitar Gear Gems we check out the all-new Taylor Urban Ironbark acoustics and the brand new D’Angelico Guitars baritone models

Gibson Faded SG Standard 61 Maestro, Les Paul Standard 50s and 60s

Gibson Faded models are back with the release of the SG Standard 61 Maestro, Les Paul Standard 50s and 60s models, each with a thin nitro finish

Sistema: The AI driven software synth that charges for patches

Guk.ai has released Sistema, the world's first AI-powered software synth. It will generate fascinating textures and soundscapes if you have the cash.

Audiotonix acquires Slate Digital in a diversification move

UK multinational, Audiotonix acquires Slate Digital in a move to diversify its portfolio. But what are the implications for users?

Bastl Instruments Softpop SP2 gets an oscillator upgrade

The Softpop SP2 synth is getting an upgrade to add a digital VCO that comes with a raft of extra waveforms, features and a truckload of stability.

Apogee plug-ins sale: 45% off bundles & 35% off plug-ins until Oct. 6

An Apogee plug-ins sale has been launched where the manufacturer is taking 45% off bundles and 35% off individual products until October 6, 2022.

Love Hulten’s CHD-4: Soundscapes from ECGs for Heartchild Foundation

The CHD-4 drum machine is a collaboration between Love Hulten and Teenage Engineering. It will be auctioned to support the Swedish Heartchild Foundation.

Modal Electronics COBALT8 V2 firmware update

Modal pumps some new features into the COBALT8 virtual analogue synthesizer, including Vintage tone, free-running oscillators, new filters and effects

Softube Volume 5 is 50% off at Thomann until October 9, 2022!

Softube Volume 5 has its price reduced by half until October 9, 2022. The bundle contains 30+ plug-ins and instruments for music production.

AKAI Professional updates the LPK25 and LPD8 mini controllers

After 13 years, AKAI has decided that it was time to refresh the compact LPK25 and LPD8 controllers with a new keyboard, new pads, and a new look.

PRS launches new stompbox range with three designs

PRS has announced the Horsemeat transparent overdrive, Mary Cries optical compressor and Wind Through The Trees dual flanger pedals

Victory V1 Pedals launch with a little help from ThorpyFX

Victory Amplification V1 Pedals offer 5 different amps from the company's lineup. Each one distilling those amp tones down into a compact stompbox

PreSonus Studio One 6: Smart Templates, lyrics, video and a vocoder

The evolution continues as PreSonus releases Studio One 6 bringing more creativity, a global video track, smart templates and a customisable interface

Cut your own vinyl with the Teenage Engineering PO-80 Record Factory

We check out the Teenage Engineering PO-80, a portable monophonic record cutter that also plays 7-inch vinyl. Smells like Teenage spirit!

Plugin Picks: Techivation T-Puncher, Excite Audio KSHMR Chain, 3 deals

Plugin Picks is where we showcase plug-ins by lesser known developers, along with deals. Come see what we have this week!

AudioThing Dials brings Hainbach’s broadcast channel strip to your DAW

AudioThing has once again teamed up with Hainbach to bring the artist's unique channel strip comprised of test equipment to your DAW.