Soundcheck like a Pro: An Engineer’s Guide

Soundcheck like a pro! Bob Malkowski shares tips and advice from his two decades of mixing bands, from club gigs to stadiums.

Fractal Audio FM9: Can the new mega-modeller get Fractal back in the game?

Fractal Audio says the new FM9 is its most powerful floor modeller to date - will this mega-modeller get Fractal back in the game?

Best Virtual Synthesizers 2021: The Top 5 software synths of the year (so far)

We all have our favourite go-to software synthesizers but what are the new breakthrough synths of this year? Here are 5 for your consideration.

Novation Circuit Rhythm: The Review

Can Novation's sample-based groovebox open up a new world of beats for you? We took the sleek, fun Circuit Rhythm out for a spin.

New Harmony 6 Series tube amps: Vintage tones with modern features

The new Harmony 6 Series all-tube amps have vintage style and tones, but also have some great modern features including built-in attenuators.

Sound Particles Space Controller: Use your phone for 3D panning

Sound Particles Space Controller lets you point your phone to pan sound sources in three dimensions. A game changer for immersive audio and 3D mixing?

Harley Benton Fusion-III Run#2: HSH and HH models in three finishes

Harley Benton has just announced the second run of its popular Fusion-III model, now available in three new finishes and HSH or HH Roswell pickups.

New sparkling finishes for the Ernie Ball Music Man Valentine

The Ernie Ball Music Man Valentine is now available in Pink Champagne, Maroon Burst, and Tobacco Sparkle sparkling finishes

Tascam presents the Mixcast 4, a podcast studio in a box

Tascam moves in on the podcast market with an all-in-one studio, the new Mixcast 4. But is Tascam's new offering too late to the party?

London Acoustics Taipei: 2 and 1/4-inch virtual tape machines built on Nebula tech

Two tape machines is better than one, and then you get all the controls to dial in the sound of a bygone era. London Acoustics know what's up!

Yamaha DHR and CHR: PA speakers from Yamaha’s new India division

Yamaha has sourced its DHR and CHR range of PA gear with its new India division. Here's the lowdown on Yamaha's latest live audio speaker series.

Emulation II+: More 80s sophistication than a permed mullet

Emulation II+ pulls in the sounds of the iconic 80s Emulator I, II and III samplers plus the Drumlator and SP12 for a massive Babycham and Snakebite party.

Galaxy 32 Synergy Core: Antelope downsizes its flagship AD/DA converter

A year and a half later, Antelope is downsizing its Galaxy 64 AD/DA converter for lesser workloads and tighter budgets. Here's what we know so far.

Swap pickups mid-gig with the new Reddick Guitars Voyager Modular Guitar

Designed by Ian Reddick of Reddick Guitars, the Voyager Modular Guitar lets you swap out pickups and control layouts with no fuss.

Dnipro Modular KRAIT: Knob recorder, LFO, Random on 3 channels

KRAIT is a very cool looking modulation source with 3-channels that can output either random signals, LFOs or recorded knob movements.

512 Audio: Warm Audio spin-off debuts affordable mics and headphones

512 Audio debuts the Limelight and Skylight microphones, and the Academy studio headphones - all serious pieces of kit at sweet price points.

Strymon confirms new Zelzah, a purple Multidimensional Phaser

Could the new Strymon Zelzah Multidimensional Phaser be the ultimate phaser for your rig?

Fluid Audio introduces the Axis studio condenser microphone

Fluid Audio's new Axis studio condenser microphone is designed to deliver professional sound and build quality at an entry-level price.

Gibson debuts Jerry Cantrell ‘Wino’ Les Paul Custom with Murphy Lab ageing

Gibson's new Jerry Cantrell Wine Red 'Wino' Les Paul Custom signature model has a Fishman Powerbridge piezo - and is limited to 100 units worldwide.

Dorothy, Jared James Nichols’ battered ’52 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop, comes back to life

This 1952 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop, destroyed by a tornado in 2013, was rescued by Jared James Nichols and restored to its former glory.

The new Old Blood Noise Endeavors Sunlight Dynamic Reverb is not your regular reverb

The Sunlight Dynamic Reverb from Old Blood Noise Endeavors is a freeze reverb effect, with three brand new reverb algorithms.

United Plugins Urban Puncher: The ultimate one-knob drum fattener?

United Plugins Urban Puncher adds punch and fatness to your drums and loops with just a few simple controls. Are you ready to hit the Destroy button?

Sequential Take 5 compact polysynth: It’s official

Sequential has released all the details on their new compact and portable polyphonic 5-voice synthesizer called the Take 5.

Leaked: Strymon Zelzah Multidimensional Phaser

Images have now leaked online and Strymon's new purple Multidimensional Phaser is apparently called the Zelzah!