Superbooth 2021: Waldorf teases us with a big red knob

Or it could be a button but whatever it is it looks exciting and comes with the words "Welcome back, old friend". Any thoughts?

Superbooth 2021: Dreadbox about to announce the 6-voice Nymphes

A beautiful teaser video, a few rumours and a fleeting glimpse on a YouTube video: Dreadbox has a polyphonic synthesizer called Nymphes lined up.

Superbooth 2021: Doepfer has a bunch of new modules and a keyboard

Doepfer will show a range of new modules at Superbooth, as well as a new version of the A-100PB case that has a keyboard built into the lid.

Asus brings us a raft of creator-focussed latops and desktops

We take a look at the new products from this week's Asus "Create the Uncreated" launch event, with new tools aimed at creatives and pro-app users.

Commodity Fetishism: This switch will destroy your Eurorack

Do you feel trapped by your relationship to modular? Are you tumbling down the rabbit hole of Eurorack with no way of escape? Commodity Fetishism will set you free with the flick of a switch.

Walrus Audio’s new Eras pedal has almost limitless drive tones on offer

The new Walrus Audio Eras offers five distinct clipping modes that, when paired with its blend control, give you almost limitless drive tones!

W.A. Production teams up with 22Bullets for Heat, a unique distortion plug-in

Turn up the Heat! W.A. Production has teamed up with famed producer 22Bullets to create a unique, dual distortion and saturation plug-in.

Dual Spring and Dynamic Plate: physical modeling reverb plug-ins get a full makeover

Physical Audio's spring and plate reverb plug-ins emerge rewritten from scratch, with improved sound quality and under 10% CPU use.

Faselunare Vega: 4 voice Eurorack drum module

Previewing at Superbooth 21, Vega is the first release from Faselunare and offers 4 identical digital drum voices in a colourful 6HP module.

WMD unleashes the KRAKEN: Physically modelled snare drum module

Kraken is a snare drum module for Eurorack generated by 100% digital synthesis using physical modelling to replicate every realistic nuance.

Roland releases TR-707 and TR-727 onto RolandCloud

Two classic Rhythm Composers get their authentic software versions via RolandCloud. TR-707 and TR-727 - this is your time.

Meet the Realme Book Slim, an affordable Macbook-style PC laptop

Neatly designed and affordable, the Realme Book Slim should offer a lot of bang for your buck. But will real-world DAW performance be up to scratch?

ROLI files for bankruptcy and reboots as Luminary

The MPE pioneers and makers of squishy keyboards run out of money and decide to ditch Seaboard and retool with a focus on the light-up keys of fun piano teaching.

How will Amazon make its move into the live music events sector?

As the live sector restarts, platforms like Amazon Music are looking to take a share and bring events to a global online audience. Here's what you need to know.

Tone2 Saurus 3: analog emulation synth scores an update

Saurus 3.0 brings this mighty analog software emulation bang up to date with an enhanced GUI, randomisation, microtuning, and more sounds.

Korg Wavestate gets sample import in 2.0 firmware update

Korg finally releases the long-promised editor/librarian for the Wavestate synthesizer along with sample import, Sample Building and a bunch of other stuff.

Boss Waza-Air Bass: 3D spatial audio and Bluetooth practise system for bass

The new Boss Waza-Air Bass is designed specifically for bass players and offers 3D spatial audio, amps and effects to help you get your groove on.

Fender Mod Shop goes 3D: offers new tonewood, finishes, and more!

The Fender Mod Shop now gives you a 3D-rendered view of your guitar build, and offers roasted pine bodies, as well as new hardware and pickup options.

Bill Finnegan, designer of the Klon Centaur, is doing a YouTube livestream

Join Bill Finnegan, creator of the famous Klon pedal, on YouTube this Friday for "some listening", and an update that he says "will be of interest".

Nembrini Audio BG Extasy Boutique Guitar Amplifier

Nembrini's latest virtual amp is the BG Extasy Boutique Guitar Amplifier, with three high-gain channels of virtual boutique amp tone for your DAW.

Herman Li shares his colorific new PRS signature guitar!

Herman Li just shared 'Herman 2021 vs Herman 2007' via social media, comparing his Ibanez signature EGEN to a new PRS model. Get your sunglasses on!

Gibson’s new Nathaniel Rateliff LG-2 Western guitar melds tradition with tech

The Gibson Nathaniel Rateliff signature LG-2 Western blends vintage style with new technology, for a versatile, premium-priced, compact guitar.

Slate Digital soups up the Custom Opto compressor plug-in

Slate's new Custom Opto hot-rods the venerable LA-2A with more controls and switchable analog "flavors" to make opto compression more versatile.

Reason Studios releases Reason 12 with new Mimic Creative Sampler

Today is the day: Reason 12 is finally here! The new version of the DAW features an all-new sampler, high-res graphics and many more improvements.