Volt interfaces by Universal Audio: Finally some budget UA gear?

UA sound on a budget, anyone? Universal Audio has introduced a new series of budget-oriented interfaces called Volt. Here's what we know so far.

Fender Custom Shop teams up with Lexus for limited-run LC Stratocaster

These limited-edition Fender Custom Shop Lexus LC Stratocaster models come in Lexus' unique Structural Blue finish, as featured on the Lexus LC 500.

RTL Utility for measuring audio latency gets an official release

The RTL Utility is a tool for measuring the Round Trip Latency (RTL) of your audio interface through your DAW. It's just got an official release with lots of updates.

The new Warm Audio WA-8000 is an affordable Sony C-800G replica

Can't afford the Sony C-800G? Warm Audio's new WA-8000 is an affordable replica of the famous multi-pattern tube condenser microphone.

The SynthFactory HoriZEN: Multi engine hybrid rompler

HoriZEN is the forthcoming software synth from TheSynthFactory that features sampling and virtual analogue in a matrix infused approach to sound design.

Deal: Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32 for only EUR 89

The Komplete Kontrol M32 is 25% off until November 4, 2021. At just EUR 89, it's a mighty capable little keyboard for its affordable price.

ESI cosMIK uCast: An affordable new USB podcasting mic with built-in monitoring

If you're a podcaster or streamer on a budget, then ESI's cosMIK uCast brings built-in monitoring at a price that undercuts the competition.

Mattoverse Just a Phase: A new analogue phaser with digital control

The new Just a Phase pedal from Mattoverse Electronics has 8 digitally controlled waveforms and offers some truly organic sounding phase tones.

Apogee ships Duet 3, a portable audio interface with integrated DSP

Apogee has unveiled the Duet 3. The new generation of the portable audio interface comes with USB-C, a new design and an integrated DSP.

Sneak preview of Erica Synths educational DIY modules and Pico Wav

Erica Synths gave us a glimpse of their new range of educationally focused DIY modules at the ModularDay BCN event along with an interesting compact sample player. 

Reverend Guitars tweaks its Flatroc model for a re-release

Reverend Guitars has updated its Flatroc model for 2021 with new colours, mini-humbuckers and a Bigsby B-50 vibrato system.

Techivation T-De-Esser Pro: less esses, more signals

The Techivation T-De-Esser Pro is like the original free plug-in, but designed for obsessive de-essing. Casual de-essing be damned!

Chor’X 2.0 plug-in by Xils Lab: 4 flavors of vintage chorus with extra stereo width

Blend between 4 extensively modeled vintage choruses with extra stereo width possibilities: Chor'X is typical Xils and unlike anything else.

The new MXR Deep Phase goes beyond one knob phasing

With its new Deep Phase pedal, MXR has added an extra knob to its classic phaser pedal formula, and an extra switch to go deeper!

Turn your Fuzz Face into a ToneBender with the new Benson Amps Germanium Boost

The Benson Amps Germanium Boost utilises a voltage-controlled error correction circuit, making it the perfect partner for your vintage fuzz pedal.

The Rapier 33: A modern take on a classic British design

These new JHS Rapier 33 models were designed by Alan Entwistle and are based on the classic British models first released in the 1960s.

Acon Digital releases DeVerberate 3: reverb reduction with deep learning

Acon Digital is throwing neural networks into the reverb removal game with DeVerberate 3, which features both the classic and new algorithms.

Get the IK Multimedia Orange Dual Terror for AmpliTube 5 for free!

IK Multimedia is giving away its Orange Dual Terror for AmpliTube 5 for free! Offer valid until October 31, just in time for Halloween!

The Fart Pedal tries to get into production via Kickstarter

The Fart Pedal is currently trying to raise $30,000 on Kickstarter to go into production. And yes, it makes fart noises.

Korg Modwave gets Sample Builder and more in the 1.1 update

The Sample Builder that was recently released for the Korg Wavestate makes it onto the Modwave where you can load up to 4GB of your own samples.

Antares Auto-Tune Slice: Turn any vocal into an instrument

Like to get creative with vocals? Antares Auto-Tune Slice is a new vocal sampler that lets you slice up your vocals and turn them into instruments.

Slate Digital metaTune: The ultimate Auto-Tune plug-in?

Slate Digital says that metaTune is the best automatic tuner yet. Is it time to say goodbye to Auto-Tune and the rest of the competition?

Sugar Bytes Nest: Logic and maths based software MIDI sequencer

Nest is slightly baffling and deeply intriguing, using rules and logic to generate pitch, gate and modulations in a stylish modular interface. Things are going to get complicated.

Bleep Bloop 2000: Podular Modcast’s Tim Held in oscillating module form

Tim Held of Podular Modcast has got himself slapped across a four-voice oscillator that will Bleep and Bloop on command.