Zeppelin Design Labs VPM1: A Volume Pedal mod with no strings attached!

This clever modification from Zeppelin Design Labs for the Ernie Ball VPM1 Volume Pedal allows you to lose the string and other old tech from this popular pedal and add some serious clout.

Too hot by far: Line 6 recalls Relay G10 Wireless System due to “extreme overheating”

Line6 has recalled its Relay G10 wireless system for guitar after reports of overheating of the transmitter during charging. Users are required to install a firmware update to prevent the problem.

Samples to make you smile: Happy sounds vocal pack from TiNRS

Priscilla Haring-Kuipers from This is Not Rocket Science (TiNRS) has released a fun pack of vocal samples to "inspire and assist you in making great audio" and it's totally joyful and completely free.

Fender celebrates with the 70th Anniversary Broadcaster

In 1950, Fred Gretsch told Leo Fender to stop using the name "Broadcaster", claiming trademark infringement. Mr Fender renamed it the Telecaster. Only 250 Fender Broadcasters were made. Until now.

BOBA FAT dual analog drum generator for bad-ass kicks, bass and toms plus a Hi-Hat module

Bounty hunting for the ideal kick has just got a lot easier with the beefy BOBA FAT dual analog drum generator and check out the companion HH noise generator for some high-frequency hats.

Is the Stone Deaf FX Noise Reaper pedal your solution for unwanted noise?

Sick of unwanted noise in your signal chain? Boutique effects pedal manufacturer Stone Deaf FX launches the Noise Reaper pedal, to get rid of unwanted sonic clutter.

Synergy Amps reveals new Bogner Ecstasy and Ubershall preamp modules

Two boutique high-gain amp voices are now available for the Synergy Amps modular preamp system designed in conjunction with the legendary Reinhold Bogner.

Strymon says goodbye to the OB.1 Compressor & Clean Boost

Strymon has officially discontinued its first pedal, the OB.1 Compressor & Clean Boost pedal, citing problems sourcing parts. Will second hand prices for the OB.1 now reach stratospheric levels?

Gibson responds to Heritage Guitars’ legal action

The next chapter in the Heritage/Gibson saga: Gibson has released a statement giving its side of the story. Heritage has broken the agreement between the two guitar makers, the statement claims.

Heritage Guitars sues Gibson, alleges “campaign of harassment”

Heritage Guitars announces on Instagram that it's made a "defensive" legal filing against Gibson, alleging a "campaign of harassment", presumably over copyrights.

Fight COVID-19 with your DAW computer by Folding@Home

Folding@Home is a research program that uses spare computer power to process protein simulations to help researchers better understand COVID-19 and develop therapies for it. 

Moog Minimoog Model D vintage virtual synth for iOS is now free

Looking for a distraction? The excellent Moog Minimoog Model D virtual vintage synthesizer is now available to download for free from the Apple App Store.

Coronavirus quarantine? Make 2 weeks fly by with these 5 synths.

So, you're self-isolating and run out of things to watch on Netflix? Here are the best synthesizers to spend 14 days with to help you stay sane as you wait out the Coronavirus.

The Korg Kaossilator iOS and Android apps are free for a limited time

It looks like most of us will be spending a lot of time at home in the coming weeks. To help you make the best of it, Korg is giving away the Kaossilator iOS and Android apps for free!

Superbooth 2020 cancelled due to Coronavirus concerns

We've just heard that Superbooth 2020 has been cancelled. They were carrying on with never-fading optimism that the synthesizer show would go ahead but sadly it's been beaten by concerns for our health.

КОСМИЧЕСКИЙ ШУМ: Soviet cyberpunk Space Noise module from Paratek

Now for something completely bonkers! КОСМИЧЕСКИЙ ШУМ or "Space Noise" is from Russian based Paratek and is what you get when you stuff two Hexinverter Jupiter Storms into a single cosmic module.

Djent for your DAW: Impact Soundworks Shreddage 3 Hydra virtual 8-string guitar

Impact Soundworks know a thing or two about virtual guitars and their new Shreddage 3 Hydra virtual 8-String could be the perfect weapon for all your djent needs - inside your DAW.

Offset Delay, anyone? A Fender Jazzmaster gets the onboard delay treatment.

This offset guitar comes with a built-in delay and looks pretty epic! This sweet Jazzmaster mod is the work of a small UK guitar company - hear it in action here.

IK Multimedia SampleTank 4 Custom Shop: 50 instruments and 4GB of sounds for FREE!

SampleTank 4 is IK Multimedia's flagship workstation virtual synthesizer with up to 260GB of sounds. The new SampleTank 4 Custom Shop kicks you off with 4GB of sound content completely free.

Enter Steve Vai’s Harmony Hut with a video tour of his amazing guitar collection

Yes, Steve Vai's Harmony Hut is as amazing as you hope it will be! A new video takes us through his stunning guitar collection while Steve shares stories about his favourite instruments.

A pedal you can name whatever you want: Way Huge Chalky Box

The Chalky Box is a special limited edition Way Huge overdrive pedal that you can customise to look however you want - as long as you can wield a stick of chalk, that is.

Acon’s $200 Acoustica audio editor is an affordable RX7 alternative

If you can't quite afford iZotope's RX7 package, Acon's more affordable Acoustica software has just reached 7.2 and is definitely worth a look, with features like AI-driven stem-splitting.

Hardware control of virtual Prophet-5 synths with the SoundForce SFC-5 V2 MIDI controller

With the SoundForce SFC-5 V2 you have boutique hardware MIDI control over Prophet-5 VST Instruments with better pots, walnut cheeks and an all steel case.

Magix Sound Forge Pro 14 and Suite are here – what’s new?

Magix has released Sound Forge Pro 14 and Sound Forge Pro 14 Suite. The new version of the long-standing audio editor comes with workflow improvements, better visualization and performance tweaks.