Acustica Audio Erin mastering suite recreates luxury UK tube gear

More recreations of premium hardware by Acustica: Erin captures two high-end tube equalizers and a tube compressor/limiter, the latter owned by David Gilmour in his Astoria recording studio. Niiice.

dSONIQ Realphones simulates a control room for better headphone mixing

Mixing on headphones can be frustrating. Realphones by dSONIQ is a new plug-in designed to improve the mixing accuracy on headphones by simulating various control rooms and speakers.

Novation Launchkey MK3: Scales, Chords, Arpeggios and sharp corners

Novation has another go at the MIDI controller with this updated range of their Launchkey keyboards. Following the ideas in the Launchkey Mini MK3 you have a choice of 25, 37, 49 and 61 key versions.

Harley Benton introduces new Dullahan-FT 24 Roasted IB headless guitar

The new Harley Benton Dullahan-FT 24 Roasted IB headless guitar has a beautiful roasted flamed maple neck and comes in a stunning Ice Blue Gloss finish.

Best Sample Packs This Week: Magical guitar, ambient atmos, synth drums, EDM hits

The best new sample packs: a magical acoustic guitar emulation, some rich ambient/sci-fi sounds, cool synthetic drums and a fully-featured pack of EDM loops. Let's dive in.

MESA/Boogie adds three new pedals to its lineup – Cleo, Dynaplex and Gold Mine

MESA/Boogie has just introduced three new overdrive pedals, Cleo, Dynaplex and Gold Mine. Each one caters to a different level of drive, and they go from mild to classic rock, to full on brutal.

SynthVR: Virtual Reality modular synthesis

This prerelease alpha of SynthVR looks very interesting, usable and engaging. Could be a good way into modular synthesis but does virtual reality synth-ing add anything to software synth-ing?

Ctrlr Patch Saver VST plugin for Behringer Odyssey, Poly D, Neutron, Pro-1, K2 and Model D

This Patch Saver for the Behringer Odyssey is the latest that will let you visually store patches within your projects so you can recall a patch by manually repositioning the sliders.

Waves launches new Commercial Audio division with CA1000 and CA2000 DSP Engines

Waves Commercial Audio launches with two new DSP processing engines aimed at the Commercial Audio installation market such as gyms and conference halls.

TC Electronic intros Master X HD and Brickwall HD mastering plug-ins

TC Electronic has released the Master X HD and Brickwall HD mastering plug-ins, based on the System 6000 and Finalizer hardware. The plug-ins can be used with or without the optional controllers.

Could there be a new PRS Mark Tremonti signature amp on the horizon?

It looks as though PRS and Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti have been working together on a new 100 Watt version of the artist's signature MT 15 amp head.

Can Lightning Boy Audio 2020’s Instrument Transformer upgrade your tone?

Lightning Boy Audio says its new 1:1 passive 2020 Instrument Transformer can add some studio grade sparkle to your guitar tone, but could also be useful on bass and synth.

One Control launches three new effects pedals

One Control launches three new stompboxes: the Dyna Red Distortion 4K, Pale Blue Compressor and Blackberry Bass Overdrive, co-designed with Swedish pedal designer, Björn Ju. Worth checking out!

D’Angelico Guitars acquires Supro and Pigtronix

D’Angelico Guitars has acquired Supro and Pigtronix, which puts all three New York brands under one roof. United they should go from strength to strength, which is good news for musicians everywhere.

Here’s why we should replace master/slave terms in music technology.

In an article for CDM, Peter Kirn says we're better off without terms like Master and Slave in our industry. We think he's right. Here's why.

Nembrini Audio releases Sound Master Custom Tube Guitar Amplifier plugin

The new Sound Master Custom Tube Guitar Amplifier plugin is Nembrini Audio's take on classic American guitar tones and is available at a fantastic introductory price.

Fender supports Crew Nation with sale of Masterbuilt and artist-signed instruments

Fender has a special sale with all proceeds going to Crew Nation, with special Masterbuilt guitars along with signed artist models from Tom Morello, Flea, Jeff Beck, Brad Paisley, Duff McKagan and Eric ...

Noise Machine: Teeny tiny wireless MIDI controller

Noise Machine is a super-portable wireless MIDI controller that fits in the palm of your hand and manages to offer 7 octaves and modulation. Let's check it out ahead of its Kickstarter campaign.

Fundamental: Hainbach The VST Plugin

Electronic musician Hainbach with SonicLab has produced Fundamental capturing the old test equipment he uses and present it as a thoroughly dynamic plugin dripping with character and possibility.

Fuse Audio Labs VBP bundle: 5 new virtual stompboxes for your DAW

A set of five virtual effect pedals from Fuse Lab Audio, the new VPB bundle also includes a freeware distortion stomp box to give you a taste of what is on offer.

Steinberg releases Cubasis 3 for Android – a milestone for audio on Android?

Steinberg has released Cubasis 3.1 for iOS and Android! By bringing its mobile DAW to Android, Steinberg provides a glimpse of hope to those who are longing for more audio software on the platform.

Synthetic Sound Labs Digital Sequencer Model 3650 for Buchla format modular

The Model 3650 Digital Sequencer for the Buchla modular format features 16 steps with sequence and song memory and you can play it like a mini keyboard when the sequence isn't running.

Hey! Ho! Let’s Go! Dee Dee Ramone’s 1975 Fender Precision bass is up for auction.

Dee Dee Ramone's Number 1 1975 Fender Precision bass is up for auction! This bass was Dee Dee's go-to instrument for stage and studio and helped shape The Ramones' heavily influential sound.

DROID Universal CV Processor: can do anything you want in your Eurorack

Mathias Kettner introduces us to DROID a programmable module to process and generate CV in an improbable number of ways. Could this be the ultimate utility module and performance tool?