Innerclock Systems GridLock II: The Most Precise MIDI Interface Ever?

With GridLock II, Innerclock Systems aims to solve the timing problem in studios. It offers sample accuracy with no compromises and is priced at €2,500.

Fonoflow Console Remote Control: Touch Control for Your UA Apollo

With Fonoflow Console Remote Control, you can control all the basic features of your UA Apollo interface from a tablet or smartphone device.

Fors Junior: A Game Boy-style 4-bit Wavetable Synth

Fors Junior is a 4-bit wavetable synth plugin inspired by the sound engine from the Nintendo Game Boy, and there's even a free version.

What Are Good Christmas Songs? 5 Festive Favourites Compared

What makes good Christmas songs? So many artists have rallied together to have their shot at the Christmas No.1, but are they any good?

Waldorf Protein – Update Adds New Filter Mode

It's only been out for 3 weeks, and the Waldorf Protein, their new tabletop wavetable synth, gets new features in a fresh update!

H90 Harmonizer & H9000 Update: Eventide Introduces New Granular Effects

Eventide has expanded the H90 Harmonizer and the H9000 with four new granular effects. It's a treasure trove for sound designers!

Ian Boddy Turns His Modular Rig Into a Granular Instrument: Synth Journal

Synthesist Ian Boddy teams up with Soniccouture to bring his massive modular rig to your DAW, new modules from Endorphin.es, more.

TASCAM FR-AV4 Firmware Update v1.1 Adds Auto Mixer

The latest firmware update for the TASCAM FR-AV4 brings a useful 4-channel Auto Mixer feature with full remote control via mobile app.

Acustica Audio Squid-3: “Built to Make Raw Synthesis Sound Like a Mastered Record”

Acustica Audio’s latest modeling/convolution soft synth Squid-3 promises to “sound finished, even before the FX.”

Steinberg Cubasis 3.8 Update: New Guitar Effects and Workflow Features

In Steinberg Cubasis 3.8, users can enjoy new processors for guitar and bass, as well as workflow improvements that make it a more formidable DAW.

Serato Sample 2.2.0 Update: SLAB Support and Added Stem Flexibility

The Serato Sample 2.2.0 Update brings enhanced hardware integration and deeper control over Stem processing and automation within your DAW.

Nopia Mk.1 – From Prototype to Gorgeous Finished Product!

This ingenious and extremely pretty synth concept from Argentina, Nopia, has resurfaced in its finished form and is now in extensive testing ahead of a launch sometime soon!

Guitar Journal: Fender JUKJAE Stratocaster Baggy

Fender JUKJAE Strat and the custom-shop Dunable Gnarwhal, plus the internet-famous cat pickguards you have to see.

Arturia Pigments 7 – Magnificent and Deadly: Review

Arturia's flagship software synth gets yet another major update. Can Pigments 7 deliver noteworthy improvements?

Harley Benton ST-Modern Carlos Asensio: Guitarraviva gets a Signature!

The ST-Modern Carlos Asensio is an HSS strat built for YouTuber Guitarraviva to his specifications. It comes in two color variations.

FL Studio Web: Browser-based Beatmaking

As you may have heard, FL Studio Web brings the popular DAW into your browser. Is this the future of music production unfolding before our eyes?

Klevgrand Parrot: A Creative Live-Looping Effect for Your DAW

The Klevgrand Parrot plugin is a flexible live sample looper capable of adding subtle variation and glitching, or it can become a songwriting tool.

Keeley Nocturne Reverb: Andy Timmons Latest Secret Weapon!

The Keeley Nocturne Reverb delivers powerful ambient sounds as well as classic spring and plate reverbs

EHX Big Muff 2 Announced! The Lost Circuit Returns

EHX Big Muff Pi 2 Dual Op-Amp returns after 40 years lost in a shed

The Worst First Guitar Ever? Here’s Why I’ll Never Sell it

Like many, your first guitar isn't anything special. I didn't think that mine was, but years later, here's why mine is the most special in my collection.

Best Drum Box Pedals: 5 Ways to Keep The Beat

These are some of the best drum box pedals that you should look at. Is the metronome driving you mad? Here are 5 convincing beat machines to keep you in time.

u-he Zebralette 3 Is Officially Out: The Free Software Synth Gets a Major Update

u-he has officially released Zebralette 3! After what felt like an eternity of beta testing, the latest version of the free software synth is now out in the wild.

Arturia MiniFuse 2 OTG: Compact Dual Connectivity

The Arturia MiniFuse 2 OTG is a compact USB audio interface with dual device connections, which suits recording and content creation workflows.

Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus: New Sandblasted Models Available!

The Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus Series receives a stunning update with six new models, four of them with a beautiful sandblasted finish.