Fender Parallel Universe Vol II Troublemaker Telecaster Deluxe: A Fender LP Custom!

If you've ever wondered what Fender's take on the Gibson Les Paul Custom would look like, here's your answer. Will this new limited-edition hybrid guitar sound like one though?

Jamahook: powerful AI generates harmony, rhythm and drums for your songs

Suffering from composers' block? The makers of Jamahook say their new tool generates melody and harmony loops that will fit your song's key, tempo and mood.

Rupert Neve Designs unveils the 5254 Dual Diode Bridge Compressor

The Rupert Neve Designs 5254 Diode Bridge Compressor delivers two channels of classic Neve 2254-style compression in one unit of rack space, with some modern improvements.

AFX Station revealed as a rebranded Bass Station II – is that it?

After a global campaign of intrigue and excitement teasing a new synth in collaboration with Aphex Twin it ends up in crushing disappointment. They could have just given us a bunch of stickers. 

SolidGoldFX NU-33 Vinyl Engine: a chorus/vibrato pedal with Lo-Fi vinyl tricks

Hand made in Montreal, the new NU-33 Vinyl Engine from SolidGoldFX is a "lo-fi" chorus/vibrato pedal with a special vinyl mode that simulates the warp and hiss of an old record.

u-he CVilization: the details are in and it’s available now

You Mix, Route, Record/Mutate and Pan - that's what CVilization is all about through its 4 colour-coded modes of CV manipulation and it hopes to change your whole approach to modular.

Julien’s Icons & Idols Trilogy: Rock ‘N’ Roll auction to feature two Eddie Van Halen guitars

Two Eddie Van Halen guitars are going up for sale in the Icons & Idols Trilogy: Rock ‘N’ Roll auction. Both instruments have great provenance, and could fetch up to $80,000, each.

d16 Group Spacerek: workhorse room reverb with tons of possibilities

The new d16 reverb is all about room simulations and tweaking potential, driven by a cutting-edge hybrid algorithm. Intro and loyalty prices are pretty great, given what's on offer.

Waves V12 update brings resizable GUIs, preset browser, free plug-ins

The 12th major update to Waves' plug-in technology brings resizable interfaces, new preset browser, free plug-ins and further tweaks. How's your Update Plan?

Behringer 2600 rolls off the production line, to cost $599!

Behringer has released some photos of their ARP 2600 clone going through test procedures and sitting around in boxes ready to ship. How much it will cost is still unknown.

Eddie Van Halen’s Eruption as you’ve never heard it before!

YouTuber maromaro1337 has a unique take on the famous guitar solo Eruption, and we think Eddie would have loved it! So sit back and enjoy this 1 min 54 seconds of blistering Stylophone.

PreSonus AVB-D16 AVB to Dante Bridge: Is it time to admit that AVB is dead?

PreSonus has just launched the AVB-D16 AVB to Dante Bridge letting your AVB equipped gear talk to Dante networks. Is this an admission that Dante networking is now dominant?

Erica Synths SYNTRX analogue synthesizer ships

The SYNTRX synth is now available off-the-shelf from your local music store and direct from Erica Synths for a Synthi AKS inspired, convention challenging audio adventure.

SynthBooth: Weston Precision Audio TS0 Time Segment Oscillator

From a DIY Pro-One replica to Thru-Zero Eurorack modules Weston Precision Audio is carving out a space for interesting tones so the TS0 Segment Oscillator is unsurprisingly complex and rich.

SynthBooth: STEM Modular – connecting modular with science, math and engineering

Never mind the educational constructs STEM Modular is developing a range of earthy and creative Eurorack modules to experiment with the fundamental components of sound and electricity and make music.

SynthBooth: WMD throw in a Javelin multimode envelope and C4RBN filter with a twist

Javelin is an ADSR with added attitude and depth what C4RBN loses in vowels it makes up for in saturation and wavefolding on its 4-pole/2-pole state variable output.

SynthBooth: IO Instruments KALYKE, CARPOL and KALLICHORE modules

IO Instruments has released a line of modules this year and was showing three new ones at SynthBooth: KALYKE Dual Function Generator, CARPOL triple headphone amp and KALLICHORE their extraordinary 6 Voice DCO ...

Wampler Plexi-Drive Mini and Belle Overdrive Mini Pedals: based on classic drive tones

Wampler has distilled down the coveted sounds of the Marshall Plexi and Nobel ODR-1 into a more practical mini format: The Plexi-Drive Mini and Belle Overdrive Mini Pedals.

Five iconic delay pedals you can’t go wrong with.

Looking for a new delay but overwhelmed by the staggering amount of options? Don't worry, we've narrowed the choices down to a list of 5 delay pedals that we think are worth considering.

IMPLEXUS: West and East Coast fusion analog synthesizer needs you!

The IMPLEXUS from Majella Audio needs 1 or 2 more pledges to get it over the line. You could help make this amazingly visual synthesizer a reality with only a couple of days to go.

Genki Instruments Wavefront can now bring Bluetooth MIDI into your modular

The Wavefront Eurorack module is designed to work with the Wave ring for converting gestures into CV but now it can accept MIDI over Bluetooth giving you a wireless MIDI route into your Eurorack.

Fano Guitars to launch new Oltre Series range, plus two new models

Fano Guitars is poised to announce the new Oltre Series, with 40 colour options and custom ageing on offer, plus two mysterious new models, the new PX6 and MG6.

GigRig G3 pedal switching system: The ultimate stompbox control?

Behold, a new GigRig! The new G3 Pedal Switching System comes in four flavours: the G3, G3 Atom, G3 Hub and the G3 Extension Kit. Could this be the pedal switching system of your dreams?

Behringer MonoPoly ready for production

Behringer is stacking up the production lines with the MonoPoly to follow the 2600 that has just been rolling off into boxes. Looks like it's going to be a busy Christmas for synths - but still no price.