NAMM 2021: Ibanez introduces Lari Basilio LB1 and Josh Smith FlatV1 signature models
18 Jan 2021 in Guitar
The new Ibanez Lari Basilio LB1 and Josh Smith FlatV1 signature models take the traditional T-style-style design in two very different directions.
NAMM 2021: Kurzweil K2700 Workstation Monster
18 Jan 2021 in Synths
Kurzweil invites us to witness the arrival of the heavyweight K2700 Workstation which continues the long and legendary K2 series of mammoth musical machines.
NAMM 2021: New Pigtronix pedals: Space Rip, Constellator and Moon Pool
18 Jan 2021 in Guitar
These three new space-themed stompboxes from Pigtronix all feature analogue circuits in a pedalboard-friendly, mini-pedal format.
NAMM 2021: Ibanez goes into Telecaster country with the AZS Series
18 Jan 2021 in Guitar
Ibanez takes its Prestige brand into T-Style country, with lots of sweet AZ series features, including dyna-MIX5 switching and CS-TECH WOOD necks.
NAMM 2021: Way Huge Atreides Analog Weirding Module: Spicey Slider Synth tones
18 Jan 2021 in Guitar
Jeorge Tripps has been dabbling in melange/spice, inspiring this crazy box of sonic experimentation: Enter the Way Huge Atreides Analog Weirding Module!
NAMM 2021: The new Korg ARP 2600 M is compact, cool and classy
18 Jan 2021 in Synths
We knew it! Korg has announced a smaller version of their ARP 2600 reissue that brings the iconic sound and look in a more convenient size and achievable price tag.
NAMM 2021: Korg debuts miniKORG 700 FS
18 Jan 2021 in Synths
What a beauty! The Korg miniKORG 700 FS has more funkiness than any other vintage synthesizer we've ever seen. Comes in a suitcase, looks fabulous, sounds classic and is so weird that we love it!
NAMM 2021: Korg launches brand new Modwave wavetable synth!
18 Jan 2021 in Synths
Korg bursts into NAMM week with an exciting new synth, the Modwave, based on the classic DW-8000 - is this wavetable synthesis for the 2020s?
Miso Modular Cornflakes: Honey crusted flakes of granular goodness
17 Jan 2021 in Synths
Cornflakes is a granular sampler for Eurorack that's full of all the vitamins and iron your modular needs for a grain-based diet of sonic loveliness.
Behringer VCS3 Prototype – first photos
15 Jan 2021 in Synths
Behringer has put together the first prototype of their EMS VCS 3 clone which they are calling the VCS 3. It's looking pretty fabulous and has extra features.
NAMM 2021: Yamaha reinvents the YC61 into the YC73 and YC88
15 Jan 2021 in Synths
Yamaha says they are reinventing the stage keyboard which apparently means adding a few keys to the existing YC61 but it's all good stuff.
NAMM 2021: Fender Artist Signature Series
15 Jan 2021 in Guitar
New signature models for Chrissie Hynde (The Pretenders), Mike McCready (Pearl Jam), Joe Strummer (The Clash), Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie) and more!
NAMM 2021: PRS SE Custom 24-08 and Zach Myers signature
15 Jan 2021 in Guitar
Tasty! PRS adds new SE Custom 24-08, updated Custom 24 models, a new Zach Myer signature. Plus, new body carve and more!
NAMM 2021: PRS Silver Sky Lunar Ice limited edition with polychromatic finish
15 Jan 2021 in Guitar
PRS' limited edition Silver Sky has a lustrous Lunar Ice finish - prices for last year's Nebula edition went through the roof. Will this guitar follow suit?
Josh Scott of JHS selling his Klon Centaur #2 for $500k!
15 Jan 2021 in Guitar
An original run of the legendary Klon may set you back a few thousand dollars. Or, for a cool half a million, you can buy the very first one to be built!
NAMM 2021: PRS launches new Mark Lettieri signature Fiore model
15 Jan 2021 in Guitar
The new PRS signature guitar for Snarky Puppy's Mark Lettieri is called the Fiore, a tonally balanced all rounder with some classic features.
NAMM 2021: Ibanez unleashes its 2021 roster with incredible finishes and specs
15 Jan 2021 in Guitar
A slew of new releases from Ibanez for NAMM 2021: We have picked out our favourites, with some amazing finishes and top-of-the-line specs.
Rast Sound Naturaliser: Breathe life into static audio tracks
14 Jan 2021 in Studio
Tired of static, boring loops and audio tracks? Rast Sound Naturaliser is a new plug-in that lets you “humanize“ lifeless audio recordings.
Arturia MicroFreak v3.0 features 3 Oscillators from Noise Engineering
14 Jan 2021 in Synths
Noise Engineering get in on the MicroFreak action with 3 oscillator algorithms taken from their Virt Iter module and given new life and polyphony in Arturia's fruity little synth.
The Omar Rodríguez-López Mariposa: now available in a wallet-friendly Sterling by Music Man version
14 Jan 2021 in Guitar
If you wanted the Omar Rodríguez-López Mariposa signature guitar but felt it was too costly, check out the more affordable Sterling by Music Man version.
Behringer flashes their VCS 3 clone prototype
14 Jan 2021 in Synths
Someone at Behringer must have a decent phone camera or is the tiny size of their photos intentional? However, their rumoured VCS 3 clone is revealed.
Thomann becomes a Behringer Super Partner
14 Jan 2021 in Other
Behringer has announced that Thomann is the latest Super Partner, bringing the two companies closer. We look into how it benefits you, the customer.