Ernie Ball Music Man reveals Ball Family Reserve March 2021 collection

Spring is nearly here, and what better way to brighten up the end of winter than with these four stunning limited edition models from Ernie Ball Music Man.

PreSonus introduces Studio One 5.2 with many new features

PreSonus has updated Studio One to version 5.2. The update brings many improvements, including better handling of articulations and sound variations and new scoring and performance features.

Elektron Machinedrum gets an unofficial update

The old Elektron Machinedrum gets some groovy new features in this unofficial firmware update from die-hard users Yatai Li and Justin Valer.

Sabroi AS Console: Get the sound of various mix consoles in Ableton Live

Sabroi AS Console picks out the best features of different mixing consoles and puts them together into a Max for Live device. Nifty!

The PRS SE P20E Parlor Acoustic is now available in a Limited Edition Antique White finish

PRS has added a new Antique White finish to its SE P20E Parlor Acoustic model. Only 3500 instruments in this new colour will be available worldwide.

Gibson Murphy Labs ageing service now available (and yes, it’s expensive)

Gibson's Murphy Lab operation is now open for business, offering four levels of meticulously prepared ageing. But how high is the Murphy Lab premium?

Line 6 officially unveils new and improved POD Go Wireless

The new Line 6 POD Go Wireless features a host of HX effect models, along with a built-in Relay receiver and G10TII wireless transmitter.

Josh Klinghoffer takes the Fender Custom Shop Double Neck Marauder for a spin in new video

Fender's new video takes a behind-the-scenes look at how its Custom Shop Double Neck Marauder came into being, with a demo from guitarist Josh Klinghoffer.

iZotope launches subscription service for its mixing and mastering plug-ins

iZotope is renting out its mixing and mastering plug-ins in two subscription plans starting at USD 19.99 per month.

Marantz launches the MPM-4000U USB Podcast Microphone

Marantz Professional has announced the MPM-4000U USB podcast microphone. The condenser mic connects via USB-C to Mac and Windows computers and mobile devices.

M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro: Wide, weighted and in control

The Hammer 88 Pro brings properly graded hammer-action keys along with smart controls and auto-mapping in your favourite DAW.

Aida Sound Symphony: Touch screen MIDI Controller for handling your whole studio

Symphony is a comprehensive and fully customisable touch-screen MIDI Controller that can run and process MIDI through any software or hardware MIDI device.

Apple kills off the iMac Pro, only available while stocks last

Goodbye iMac Pro! Apple has confirmed that this memorable computer is no longer in production and only available while supplies last.

AUXTURE: Experimental sampler and modulation machine

Auxture is a unique experimental sampler that enjoys toying with folders of samples by modulation, randomness and gestures.

US Patent Office rejects registration of “Behringer Oberheim”

Music Tribe's trademark application of "Behringer Oberheim" may falsely suggest a connection with Tom Oberheim says the US Patent Office.

Superbooth21 “Safety First Edition” delayed until it’s less risky

Superbooth21 is officially delayed until the end of the summer but they are determined to something in real-life this year.

Nameless Grand: unique hybrid piano combination from Sound Magic

Two grand pianos brought together through sampling and modelling with unique sound characteristics as the mysterious Nameless Grand.

Electro-Harmonix launches new 15Watt Howitzer Class D amp-in-a-pedal

The new Electro-Harmonix 15Watt Howitzer is a preamp and Class D amp, with an FX Loop, all neatly tucked into a pedal format.

Watch this hilarious send-up of the insane boutique pedal market

In this great parody of the PPS (Pedal Price Stupidity) phenomenon, Music Is Win buys the first Klon from Josh Scott for half a million. Seriously, watch this now.

SolidGoldFX Imperial MKII: A Muff-style gated fuzz with retro styling

The new SolidGoldFX Imperial MKII is a Muff-style gated fuzz based on the vintage JEN Jumbo Fuzz but with some modern upgrades and sliders!

Dean Guitars reveals new Vengeance and Zero featuring Fishman Fluence pickups

The new Vengeance and Zero models from Dean Guitars come loaded with Fishman Fluence pickups, and are available in three different formats.

Zemaitis Guitars and Miku Kobato team up for new Flappy Pigeon signature model

This new signature model for Band-Maid guitarist Miku Kobato by Zemaitis Guitars is named Flappy Pigeon and simply oozes style!

IK Multimedia Total Studio 3 MAX: IK’s “everything bundle” gets an upgrade

IK Multimedia has updated its massive Total Studio bundle. Total Studio 3 MAX includes no less than 440 GB of sounds and 487 effects for every stage of music production.

Tom Oberheim announces TVS Pro Special Edition

The Oberheim TVS Pro is back by popular demand in a Special Edition complete with original Oberheim badge and personally signed by Tom.