Dave Smith founder of Sequential Circuits has passed away

Sequential has released the sad news that founder and synthesizer legend Dave Smith has died at the age of 72.

NAMM 2022: Focusrite Vocaster audio interfaces for podcasts

Vocaster is a new series of audio interfaces by Focusrite that come ready to go from the moment you plug into a computer or iOS device.

NI Summer of Sound sale: 50% off Traktor, Maschine, Komplete

Native Instruments launched its annual Summer of Sound sale with up to 50% off the manufacturer's Traktor, Maschine, and Komplete products.

Midweek Modular: FX, Asteroids and is this a new Make Noise module?

How would you like 200 FX in a single module for your Eurorack, or you could crash into an Asteroid Kick Drum, or run a DAW on a Raspberry Pi module?

Artiphon Orba 2: An entire studio in half a grapefruit

Orba 2 expands on the original concept of music-making in the palm of your hand by bringing in sampling and massively increasing the length of loops.

NAMM 2022: SolidGoldFX If 6 Was 9 BC183 MK II Fuzz

The new SolidGoldFX If 6 Was 9 BC183 MK II Fuzz adds a whole bunch of upgrades, including the new variable voltage pump and Saturate control

NAMM 2022: Heritage Audio Super 8 preamp & OST-8 500 Series enclosure

Heritage Audio released the Super 8 8-channel 73-style preamp and OST-8 ADAT 500 Series enclosure, both with on-board 24-bit / 192kHz ADC.

NAMM 2022: Audient iD44 MKII is a performance upgrade

The Audient iD44 MKII is the British manufacturer's admirable attempt to make its 4-input desktop audio interface better but not bigger.

NAMM 2022: Guild Surfliner retro style offset on a budget

The new Guild Surfliner offers retro styling with 7 pickup combinations and is available on launch in three Southern Californian inspired colours

Guitar Gear Gems: Lego fuzz, hot sauce, Greeny, Silverbursts!

This week on Guitar Gear Gems we show you how to build a Lego fuzz pedal. Plus Orange spicy sauce, Adam Jones' new Silverburst EDS-1275 and more

JMG Sound Nanopulse: Punchy, powerful transients for just 20 bucks

JMG Sound Nanopulse is a transient designer with 64 attack profiles and multi-band transient shaping for punchy tracks that cut through the mix.

Review: Cre8audio West Pest semimodular analogue West-Coast monosynth

Cre8audio's second synth is the West Pest, a strange and dynamic machine of bongs and wave folded harmonics. Does it scratch your West-coast itch?

Gibson Lzzy Hale Explorerbird signature model takes flight

The new Gibson Lzzy Hale Explorerbird signature model has been officially revealed and comes in an eye-catching Cardinal Red finish with gold hardware

Erica Synths EDU DIY VCF: The filter is finally here!

The long-awaited VCF is the next module in the Erica Synths EDU DIY range. It's going to bring a lot of character and dynamics to the whole EDU system

BC Rich Stranger Things Warlock: Hellfire Club edition

BC Rich has announced pre-orders for the new Stranger Things Warlock, as seen in the hit Netflix show and wielded by the head of the Hellfire Club

Playfair Audio Dynamic Grading: finally, something new in compression!

Dynamic Grading has a graphical, easily adjustable representation of dynamics replacing the Attack, Treshold, and Release parameters.

Jackson X Series updated ahead of NAMM 2022 show

The Jackson X Series lineup for 2022 is re-styled and revamped with a slew of new colour and finish choices. Offering classic styling and playability

Gibson vs Dean: Gibson wins US trademarks

Gibson vs Dean. Gibson has won US trademarks for their body shapes and claims victory over Dean Guitars. But what does it all mean for guitarists?

Happy Nerding FX AID PRO: 200 effects in a single module

Happy Nerding has expanded its FX AID module one more time into the FX AID PRO and exploded the DSP to hold 200 effects in a 14HP module.

Vox limited-edition Rich Blue AC15 and Rich Blue AC10

Vox has revealed two limited-edition Rich Blue AC15 and Rich Blue AC10 combos. Due out this summer, perfect for players looking for smaller tube amps

Denise Bad Tape 2: more Lo-Fi and now with side-chain!

Denise Bad Tape 2 has a sequel's best qualities - more of the same, but bigger and better. This means 5 additional algorithms and side-chain.

Manson Meta Series MBM-2 revamped Matt Bellamy model announced

Manson Meta Series MBM-2 takes the original MBM-1 and evolves the design, with more pickup options, a new colour, plus left-handed models

NAMM 2022: Pioneer DJ DM series – new monitors for DJs and producers

Pioneer DJ DM series hits the market with two Bluetooth-enabled 4 and 5-inch budget monitors and one all-analog 4-incher starting at EUR 179.

Moog One firmware v1.5 brings substantial expansion and new presets

Moog's flagship synthesizer, the Moog One, gets a major update to its internal software that includes greatly expanded CV capabilities.