Electronisounds TRX-12: Is This Obsessive New Tracker DAW a Renoise Killer?

Electronisounds TRX-12 is the result of “30-plus years of sound design obsession.” Can this new DAW compete with established trackers?

Anukari: The Crazy 3D Physics Synthesizer Gets an Official Release

After three years of development, Anukari is finally out. Create your own 3D synths and watch them do their thing.

Guitar Journal: Two Notes Genome 2.0 Major Upgrade, Jared James Nichols & More

Two Notes Genome 2.0 drops, Jared James Nichols joins Marshall, and Audio Singularity updates the free Neurontube Debut amp sim.

Thomann Sues Fender: Music Retailer Goes on the Offensive in Stratocaster Dispute

The world's largest music retailer is defending Harley Benton and other manufacturers in court. Here's the official statement: Thomann Sues Fender.

Michael Jackson Guitar: 5 Legendary Tracks Featuring Iconic Players

These Michael Jackson guitar songs teach us players lots of valuable lessons. Check out these timeless riffs from the likes of Slash and EVH.

Squier Paranormal 2026: Baritone, Bigsby, and Barely a 12-String

Squier Paranormal 2026 features a lot of unusual new models: a Bigsby Tele that smells like a Les Paul, a Thinline P-bass, the Electric VI. Check them out!

Fender Fusion Series: : Stripped-Back for High-Octane Riffs!

Fender’s limited-edition Fusion Series brings a heavy edge to classic Strat, Tele, Jag, and P-Bass

Melodic Techno with Hardware: 3 Ideas for a Perfect Setup – Perfect Match

Melodic Techno Hardware: Three gear combos for wide pads, synth melodies and driving grooves, with a budget and higher-end option for each. Our perfect match.

The Story of Stevie Wonder and TONTO: Synth Journal

Learn about how Stevie Wonder found his synthesizer sound with TONTO, Swarmatron in your DAW, and more.

AKAI MPC One G2 and MPC Key 37 G2: A Big Power Boost for the Entry-Level MPCs

The AKAI MPC One G2 and MPC Key 37 G2 arrive with a big power and memory boost over their predecessors. Should you sell your MPC Live III? Not quite!

Tim Cook Predicts an Apple Price Increase: Bad News for Your Next Mac Upgrade in 2026?

Tim Cook calls the Apple price increase "unavoidable." What's really going on, and what does it mean for your next studio Mac?

Jackson Pro Rob Cavestany: Death Angel’s Thrash Axe Reimagined

The new Jackson Pro Rob Cavestany features the same iconic X-shaped nyatoh body, but this time, it's a Snow White finish.

Midas HD Series Firmware v2.4.0: Waves Superrack and Sennheiser Wireless Integration

The latest Midas HD Series firmware update introduces some useful workflow improvements and integrations for front-of-house and broadcast applications.

HK Audio LUNAR and PORTABLE SUB: A New Series of Loudspeakers and Subwoofers

The HK Audio LUNAR and PORTABLE SUB are two new series of full-range loudspeakers and subwoofers for live music events and sound reinforcement.

EQD Sunn O))) HalfLife: Compact Doom!

EQD presents the Sunn O))) HalfLife, with the same brutal sound as the legendary Life pedal!

EHX Percolator: Based on ’70s Harmonic Percolator

The EHX Percolator is a modern take on the the iconic 1970s Interfax HP-1

ADDAC System ADDAC120 Four Strings Series Is an Unbelievable Eurorack Guitar

Who had Eurorack guitar on their 2026 bingo card? The ADDAC120 Four Strings Series is a set of electro-acoustic modules from ADDAC System.

Guitar Journal: Höfner Avoid Bankruptcy & more

Höfner is rescued from bankruptcy, ZVEX drops the new DB-1 analog meter, and Dean Guitars' parent company files for Chapter 11.

Cherry Audio Ensoniq ESQ-1 – An Impressive Vintage Hybrid Makes an Official Return

Cherry Audio resurrect a left-field vintage classic with official approval. Can the Ensoniq ESQ-1 deliver the magic of the original hardware?

Fender James Jamerson Precision Bass: Recreation of the Legendary ’62 P Bass

The most influential bass player of all time gets a signature! This is the James Jamerson Precision Bass, closely modeled after the original.

Stokyo Record Runner: This Impossibly Tiny VW Bus Drives around Your Record and Plays It at the Same Time

The Stokyo Record Runner BT is a miniature VW Bus that drives along your record grooves and plays them back, now with Bluetooth and an Audio Technica cartridge.

The Him DSP Ninja AB: A One-Stop Track Referencing Solution

Introducing The Him DSP Ninja AB, a new track referencing plugin that captures and compares different sections of a song, with extensive visual feedback.

beyerdynamic DT 30 IE: Pro In-Ears for Just Over $100?

The beyerdynamic DT 30 IE is a new and affordable entry-level model in the manufacturer's range of in-ear monitoring earphones for stage performance.

GForce Software Prophet~5 – Legendary, Classic and Official

The Prophet~5 is an instrument that redefined what to expect from a synthesizer, and influenced both artists and synth developers alike. Now it receives its first official software version.