GForce OB-E: Oberheim 8-Voice synthesizer in stunning octaphonic detail
23 Feb 2021 in Synths
GForce Software has captured the huge sound of the legendary Oberheim 8-Voice synthesizer and stuck it in the OB-E virtual instrument for Apple Mac.
Softube and Empirical Labs team up for some beautiful plug-ins
23 Feb 2021 in Studio
Softube has teamed up with Empirical Labs to recreate the Mike-E Comp and Lil FrEQ hardware units as plug-ins. And if you're a Console 1 user, you can have it all in one channel strip.
Oneonta Stanley Clarke Spellcaster: Is it a bass or a guitar?
23 Feb 2021 in Guitar
The Oneonta Stanley Clarke Spellcaster is a short-scale four-string bass that is based on a Stratocaster-style body, complete with a tremolo system!
The Pedal Movie – New pedals from Way Huge, Walrus Audio, Z Vex and Chase Bliss Audio
22 Feb 2021 in Guitar
To further the hype for The Pedal Movie, Reverb got together with Way Huge, Walrus Audio, Z Vex and Chase Bliss Audio for a few exclusive pedals.
Thenatan Vybz: a creative lo-fi multi effects plug-in
The Thenatan Vybz is like the ultimate signal chain for creative audio mangling contained in a single plug-in. And if you hurry, you can save USD 50!LA Circuits Bauhaus and Technicolor joins Suprematist, Moon Jock and more
22 Feb 2021 in Synths
A range of Buchla inspired and fabulously named Eurorack modules is now available from LA Circuits with many more to come.
PH Modular: 1U back panel extensions for Behringer synths mounted in Eurorack
21 Feb 2021 in Synths
Many Behringer synths are perfect for dropping into a Eurorack case but then you lose access to the back panel features. PH Modular has a solution.
The genius of Rupert Neve: 6 of his best studio innovations
21 Feb 2021 in Studio
On 12 February, Rupert Neve, the “godfather of modern recording”, passed away. Today we look at six of his most iconic creations and their lasting impact.
Apple M1X chip with 12 CPU cores and 16 GPU cores gets wild benchmark results
21 Feb 2021 in Tech
Benchmark results are out for the upcoming Apple M1X chip with 12 CPU cores and 16 GPU cores. Does this thing smoke or what?
Gibson and Dave Mustaine collaboration now official with new Rust In Peace teaser video
20 Feb 2021 in Guitar
The Gibson and Dave Mustaine collaboration is now official as a new Rust In Peace video teases their partnership.
The VOX Clyde McCoy Wah: A classic wah pedal and its history
20 Feb 2021 in Guitar
The humble wah pedal has come a long way. Today we take a brief look at the history of this effect, and its connection with Clyde McCoy.
Qu-Bit Cascade: Ratcheting envelopes, VCA, compressor and noise generator
19 Feb 2021 in Synths
Cascade is an over-functioning envelope generator with all sorts of other stuff going on in Qu-Bit's uniquely baffling and exciting way.
The Harley Benton DC-Junior FAT gets a makeover – now in Benton Blue
19 Feb 2021 in Guitar
Harley Benton has added a new colour to its popular DC-Junior FAT models. You can now get the single-pickup P90 guitar in a brand new Benton Blue finish.
Electro-Harmonix MOP-D10 power supply: Lots of juice, but at a cost!
19 Feb 2021 in Guitar
With 10 isolated outputs, plus cables, the new Electro-Harmonix MOP-D10 power supply certainly has great specifications. But is it really worth $270?
BilT Guitars Revelator with built-in Chase Bliss Blooper!
19 Feb 2021 in Guitar
BilT Guitars has been showing off a new Revelator on Instagram with a built-in Chase Bliss Blooper stompbox - and it looks pretty amazing.
Immerse Virtual Studio plug-in now supports all headphones and DAWs
19 Feb 2021 in Studio
This AI-driven tech that models the acoustics of famous studios now supports all DAWs and studio headphones. Sceptical? There's a 14-day free trial version...
Waves Audio Vocal Bender: A new real-time voice manipulation plug-in
Waves' new creative vocal processing tool, Vocal Bender, lets you adjust, modulate and automate pitch and formant parameters. Early birds get 2/3 off.Beads, an illustrated history from Mutable Instruments
19 Feb 2021 in Synths
Émilie Gillet Of Mutable Instruments has articulated the fascinating journey from the concept of a "Clouds Light" in 2017 through to the release of Beads in an illustrated post on her forum.
Monster “Machin” coming from Baloran
19 Feb 2021 in Synths
Baloran, the makers of The River analog polysynth is working on a new monster synthesizer they are called "The Machin".
The Machin
It's very much a work in progress but Laurent Baloran can't hide his delight ...
System Coupe – The Case: ALM self-assembly Eurorack case
19 Feb 2021 in Synths
BusyCircuits has released the enclosure from their System Coupe as an all aluminium DIY 84HP Eurorack case.
These electrostatic in-ear stage monitors have 13 drivers and cost 2500 Dollars.
19 Feb 2021 in Live
Alclair's ESM Electrostatic IEMs use an incredible thirteen drivers and cost an eye-watering $2500! Do the results justify the cost and complexity?
GB SoundLab TubeMU: inexpensive Vari-MU tube compressor plug-in
18 Feb 2021 in Studio
The EUR 25 TubeMU emulates the characteristics of tube Vari-MU compressors without recreating a particular piece of hardware.
Dean’s new MD 24 Floyd models – 80’s SuperStrat-style guitars in hot finishes!
18 Feb 2021 in Guitar
These two new '80s SuperStrat-style MD 24 Floyd models from Dean feature 24 fret roasted maple necks, Floyd Rose trem systems and two hot finishes.