Yamaha Rivage PM series grows with new PM3 and PM5 mixing consoles

Yamaha adds the PM3 and PM5 consoles to the flagship Rivage PM series of live digital mixers. A leap forward or just a small step? We give you the lowdown on these new consoles.

Faselunare gives a glimpse of new VEGA 4-channel drum module for Eurorack

At SynthFest France 2020 - this year operating "`à la maison" - Faselunare has given us a glimpse of VEGA, a new prototype 4-channel digital drum module.

ST Modular spills out of the rack to 0HP with Renegade module series

ST Modular has spilled out of the rack into a series of 0HP modules that offer mixing, modulation and multing while taking their power from the Renegade Power Supply Module. And its proper genius.

Error Instruments Baby 8 Pro Step Sequencer with experimental glitching

The Error Instruments Baby 8 Pro offers brilliantly simple sequencing with randomisation and a button that plummets it into experimental glitchiness - just for fun!

Captain Plugins V5.0: Chords, beats, melodies, basslines and lots of hooks

A new version of the Captain Plugins brings more Captain Chord Progressions, Captain Beat beat-making, Captain Melody tune generation, Captain Deep basslines and Captain Play keyboard integration.

G-Storm Electro announces 4027 VCO Eurorack module version of ARP 2600 VCO-2

G-Storm continues their classic synth adaptations into Eurorack with the 4027 VCO module based on the 4027 oscillators chips found in the ARP 2600 and Odyssey. 

Dreadbox tease a new box in the Temple of Poseidon

During a few moments of personal exercise, someone from Dreadbox found themselves with a new device in hand at the Ancient Greek Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. Synth or an effects box?

Is Source Audio’s EQ2 the most powerful EQ pedal yet?

Source Audio's new EQ2 pedal is certainly a powerful tone sculpting tool for your pedalboard. But is it really the most powerful EQ pedal on the planet?

MacBooks may get touch-enabled surfaces: new ways to interact with your DAW?

Apple is exploring new, touch-enabled ways to interact with Mac applications on its MacBook laptops. The potential for a built-in DAW controller is real!

Gibson restructuring continues with sale of Stanton Magnetics to inMusic

Gibson announces the sale of Stanton Magnetics to inMusic group where it will join other DJ brands, begging the question: Which other brands is Gibson planning to sell off?

Prince’s iconic Cloud 2 Blue Angel guitar up for auction!

The famous Purple Rain 1984/85 cloud guitar that Prince played throughout the '80s and appeared in numerous magazines and music videos with, heads to auction next month!

Let the UJAM Finisher VOODOO multi-effects plug-in add a touch of magic to your guitar

The new UJAM Finisher VOODOO multi-effects plug-in has an easy-to-use interface, and uses witchcraft to add a touch of black magic to your recorded guitar tone!

Positive Grid releases new BIAS FX 2 Mobile App: now with even more power!

The new BIAS FX 2 Mobile from PositiveGrid just got launched on the Apple App Store today. This powerful little app brings even more virtual amps and effects to your pocket guitar rig.

Blackstar refines the HT Club 40 MkII Black & Blue Edition combo, inside and out

Classy! Blackstar has just announced an new upgraded HT Club 40 MkII Black & Blue Edition combo amp, with a new retro look and some great new tonal upgrades.

Voltage Modular 2.0: Endless patch sockets, Busses, Variations, audio capture and more

Cherry Audio releases V2.0 of their virtual Eurorack environment Voltage Modular featuring infinite cables in every socket, a bus-based architecture, patch variations, new modules and audio recording.

The new Giygas by Catalinbread: a three-transistor box full of delicious fuzz tones

Catalinbread's new Giygas fuzz pedal contains three transistors and can go from full on fierce fuzz to violin-like sustain, with everything in-between.

Roadie 3: Robot tuner gadget takes a big step forward

The new Roadie 3 looks to be a big step forward for a successful gadget, adding features like a vibrating metronome, higher winding speeds, better display, dynamic frequency display among others.

OPFXS releases its new Asteroide sampler and harmoniser pedal

If you want to get a little more out of your guitar, or maybe give the bass player a break, the Asteroide sampler and harmoniser pedal from OPFXS could be just what you're looking for!

Modal Argon8 Firmware 2.0 offers MPE, Polyphonic Sequencing and more

A decent update for the Argon8 family of wavetable synthesizers brings in MPE support, a Polyphonic Step Sequencer, Envelope Curves, Gain Boost and a few other bits and pieces.

Will the new Two notes Torpedo Captor X kill the Ox?

Could the new feature-packed Torpedo Captor X load box from Two notes Audio Engineering, with its compact design and affordable price, replace its costlier competitors?

Audio Damage Phosphor 3: from 80s alphaSyntauri to hypermodern MPE and expanded modulations

Originally based upon the 1980s aphaSyntauri digital additive synthesizer Phosphor 3 gets a welcome update to include MPE and microtuning support, more modulation and a lick of paint.

Eventide Rotary Mod: Leslie speaker simulation for Mac and Windows

Eventide has ported its Rotary Mod iOS app to macOS and Windows. The latest of the H9 series plug-ins simulates the classic Leslie rotary speaker cabinet with additional modulation.

Is the new PRS SE Tonare Parlor the perfect couch guitar?

PRS has officially announced its new SE Tonare Parlor acoustic model. The guitar harks back to those days of yore when smaller-bodied instruments ruled the roost.

OB-Xa V: Arturia models the classic Oberheim analogue polysynth

The Oberheim OB-Xa has always managed to capture the imagination with its fat analogue sound and emotive presence and Arturia hopes to have captured its essence in their OB-Xa V virtual instrument.