NAMM 2021: Tech 21 announces the SansAmp Classic

The Tech 21 Sansamp Classic is back after a five year absence, and ready to take on the DSP and IR driven recording world.

NAMM 2021: Astral Destiny – a new modulated octave reverb from EarthQuaker Devices

EarthQuaker Devices explores outer space with its new Astral Destiny modulated octave reverb pedal, featuring 8 reverb modes and a Stretch switch.

NAMM 2021: Carmen Vandenberg has a new Blackstar CV30 signature combo

Bones UK and Jeff Beck guitarist Carmen Vandenberg has a new Blackstar CV30 30-Watt combo, limited to only 130 amps worldwide.

NAMM 2021: Vox keeps things interesting with new Giulietta, Avena-1 and Mark III Mini Guitars

Vox has revealed some very interesting guitars for 2021, including mini teardrops, modelling Giuliettas, and one with built-in speakers!

NAMM 2021: Gibson Official Line-up Revealed!

The Gibson official announcement for NAMM has been revealed and includes Custom Shop '61 SG models, ES models and Non Reverse Thunderbird Bass

NAMM 2021: Output Frontier studio monitors emerge from vaporware

After a long wait, Output and Barefoot Audio announced their Frontier studio speakers are available for pre-order at EUR 1399 a pair.

NAMM 2021: Apogee Symphony ECS Channel Strip plug-in for more Bob Clearmountain sounds

Apogee and Bob Clearmountain team up for a channel strip plug-in that brings the essentials without much of a learning curve.

NAMM 2021: UVI PX Memories – captures the Lintronics Advanced MemoryMoog

UVI has sampled the soul out of a Lintronics LAMM modification to the Moog Memorymoog synthesizer and called it PX Memories.

Delta Sound Labs Fold: Get creative with wavefolding, distortion and modulation

Delta Sound Labs Fold is a creative distortion plug-in that lets you combine clipping, wavefolding and bit crushing with modulation for all kinds of unique effects.

NAMM 2021: The Kramer relaunch gets stuck in the 1980s

Gibson re-launches the Kramer brand with signature Snake Sabo, Tracii Guns and Charlie Parra models.

Get the Plugin Alliance Ampeg SVT-VR Classic plug-in for free!

Plugin Alliance has released the Ampeg SVT-VR Classic bass amp plug-in. And here's great news: During the first month, it's available for free!

NAMM 2021: Walrus Audio R1 Reverb

Walrus Audio has just announced the new R1 Reverb pedal that packs in lots of rich reverb sounds in premium quality - and has a price tag to match.

NAMM 2021: New Epiphone Slash Signature J-45 spotted on Instagram

New Epiphone Slash Signature J-45 acoustic guitars on the horizon. No specs yet, but we know they'll come in Vermillion Burst and November Burst finishes.

NAMM 2021: Korg Gadget VR – Ready Player One?

Korg has released a preview video of the forthcoming Gadget VR which takes their cool iOS synths and beatboxes into the virtual realm. Grab a helmet and let's go!

Native Instruments acquired by technology investor, plans “end-to-end” music creation platform

The acquisition of Native Instruments by a global technology investor could be a strong start to a new era for the Berlin-based manufacturer.

NAMM 2021: Moog Model 15 App now available for macOS Big Sur

Moog has released a number of software instruments on iOS but the Model 15 is the first one to make it to the desktop.

Gearslutz forum to change its name after sexism row

Gearslutz founder Julian Standen has had a revelation: the website name might be a bit dated and it's time for a change.

NAMM 2021: Gibson Signature Guitars for 2021 leaked!

Trogly has shared the official Gibson Signature Release 2021 video and it looks like new models for Emily Wolfe, Tracii Gunns, Peter Frampton, Tom Petty, Alex Lifeson, Orianthi and more!

NAMM 2021: Korg Wavestate SE – 61 keys of wave sequencing

Korg pushes out the sides of their Wavestate synthesizer to a player-friendly 61 keys, adds aftertouch, a pro feel and more sounds.

NAMM 2021: Alesis introduces new Q series USB keyboard controllers

Alesis has introduced new Q series USB keyboard controllers. The Q49 MKII and Q88 MKII are joined by the Qmini, which looks quite familiar.

NAMM 2021: Ashdown NF-1 & NF-2 studio monitors modernize a BBC classic

Ashdown sets off to a new standard in near-field monitoring without breaking the bank too badly.

NAMM 2021: new KRK S8.4, S10.4, and S12.4 studio subwoofers

KRK has updated its S-line of studio subwoofers with three new models offering size reduction and improved bass.

NAMM 2021: PreSonus Analog Effects Collection plug-in bundle

PreSonus has released the Analog Effects Collection. The bundle makes five retro-inspired plug-ins from Studio One available in VST3, AU and AAX formats.

NAMM 2021: Daking Mic Pre IIT with Jensen transformers

Daking MP IIT brings two channels of boutique transistor preamp goodness at a reasonable price point.