Waves V12 update brings resizable GUIs, preset browser, free plug-ins
19 Oct 2020 in Studio
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!
19 Oct 2020 in Synths
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!
19 Oct 2020 in Guitar
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?
19 Oct 2020 in Live
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
19 Oct 2020 in Synths
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
18 Oct 2020 in Synths
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
18 Oct 2020 in Synths
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
18 Oct 2020 in Synths
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
18 Oct 2020 in Synths
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
18 Oct 2020 in Guitar
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.
18 Oct 2020 in Guitar
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!
17 Oct 2020 in Synths
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
17 Oct 2020 in Synths
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
16 Oct 2020 in Guitar
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?
16 Oct 2020 in Guitar
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
16 Oct 2020 in Synths
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.
Is the Kustom MOD-L20 the dullest modelling amplifier of the year?
16 Oct 2020 in Guitar
Is the new Kustom MOD-L20 the most pointless modelling guitar amp of the year? With specifications like this, it sure looks like it could win a prize for dullest product of 2020.
Cranborne Audio Camden EC1: Small preamp, big studio sound?
16 Oct 2020 in Studio
The new single-channel Camden mic preamp gives its full-sized brethren a run for their money, packing the same technology in desktop (half-rack) format.
SynthBooth: Fabulously curated synthesizer festival starts tonight
16 Oct 2020 in Synths
In the best produced virtual online synthesizer show yet SynthBooth has a fabulous roster of speakers, panels, performers and an Exhibition floor where you can chat to manufacturers.
Embodme Erae Touch MPE & MIDI 2.0 controller: pre-orders go live!
16 Oct 2020 in Studio
The Embodme Erae Touch consists of 18 fully map-able, RGB-lit touch points with support for Midi Polyphonic Expression (MPE) and MIDI 2.0 and will ship with a free synth by Wave Casual.
Darklands: A Soundscape Synthesizer for our current Dystopia
16 Oct 2020 in Synths
If you're not feeling depressed enough then you can inject some added creepiness and despair with Darklands Dystopian Soundscape synthesizer from Puremagnetik - it's what we need right now.
Vertex Effects Steel String Supreme: Can it get you that John Mayer Continuum tone in a pedal?
15 Oct 2020 in Guitar
The new Vertex Steel String Supreme is based on a Dumble Steel String Singer amp that John Mayer used on his Continuum album. If you're looking for that tone, this pedal may be a good starting point.