Softube releases new Amp Room and Marshall Cabinet Collection plugins

Softube releases Amp Room, a new modular system that lets you create your own, personal virtual rigs, along with the Marshall Cabinet Collection as an optional add-on.

Recursive Machine: box of noise DIY project from THC

The Human Comparator has revealed a new box of noise called the Recursive Machine. It's drone synthesizer and noisemaker DIY project with lots of patching and a natty handle.

Fender sacks Custom Shop Master Builder John Cruz

Master Builder John Cruz has been fired from his post at Fender, the company confirmed. It seems he was dismissed for a deplorable social media post about the recent protests in the USA.

Thump: Smashing vactrol LPG and VCA with distortion from Cereal Instruments

Cereal Instruments' second module is a natty vactrol LPG and VCA with two crossfadable inputs, distortion and makeup gain. And 10% of all sales go to charity.

If you own an Orange stomp box from the ’70s, the company is looking for you!

Orange Amplification found the schematics to some long forgotten '70s stomp boxes, but they need some working examples to make a reissue happen. So if you own an original, help them out!

Music gear makers support anti-racism charities with giveaways and auctions

Makers of guitar and synth gear have been finding creative ways to raise money for anti-racism charities, including giveaways, raffles and special editions. Here's where to get started.

Black Rooster Audio KH-COMP1: A refreshing new take on vintage compressor plug-ins

A supercharged vintage-style compressor plug-in with bespoke features requested by hip-hop producer Koen Heldens starts a new chapter for Black Rooster Audio!

Faded Instruments launch themselves with 3 colourful new virtual instruments

In the initial Faded Instruments line up is Blumen und Pflanzen FM feedback synth, Slimer FM modular FM synth and Ghost Tones psychoacoustic synth and they are very groovy.

Momo Elektron Model Cycles Editor VST plugin and stand-alone

Momo breathes life into the dullest looking Elektron FM groove box by pulling out all the parameters into a VST plugin Model Cycles editor.

Midierror 8Bitm8: Hardware bit crusher with an arcade smash button

Love the sound of vintage samplers and lo-fi digital effects? Check out 8Bitm8 by Midierror. The hardware bit crusher turns any signal into a digital pile of rubble. It even has an arcade button!

Telefunken Custom Shop Configurator: Design your own mic!

Ever dreamed of having your own customised stage mic to your specs? The Telefunken Custom Shop Configurator might be the answer to your (rather colourful) dreams!

RE-909: Din Sync turns their attention to another classic drum machine

Paul Barker of Din Sync has released a demo of their working TR-909 replica called the RE-909 Rhythm Composer. It's all PCB, components and buttons but sounds fantastic.

You have now crossed over into the Squier Paranormal Range

The Squier Paranormal Range has now officially been released and they look pretty amazing. And at a price point that will make many musicians want to buy them all!

Harley Benton debuts new SC-Custom II range with Silver Burst finish

Harley Benton premieres its new SC-Custom II range with a striking Silver Burst finish that's also being added as an option on its already popular SC-550 model. Time to get rocking!

Build electronic musical instruments with Roger Linn

Legendary drum machine and instrument designer Roger Linn is running an online workshop on Designing Physical Interactions for Music at Stanford University. And it's open to anybody.

Clearmountain’s Spaces: USD 49 reverb plug-in from Apogee

Apogee and producer legend Bob Clearmountain have teamed up for another plug-in, this time presenting a more condensed approach to his signature use of reverb.

Steda Electronics reveals its 909 clone

We get the first look at a TR-909 clone from Steda Electronics they are calling the SR-909 which is looking and sounding awesome in a recent run of videos.

Fostex upgrades the 6301-series studio monitor with Dante connectivity

The 6301DT features all the bells and whistles the series is known for, such as D-class amplifier and a new driver unit with auto stand-by functionality. And Dante!

AFRORACK: Chicago based youth education in modular synthesis looking for funding

AFRORACK aims to give talented young students an opportunity to access and learn about modular synthesis without socioeconomic barriers. They need your help.

Bitwig releases Bitwig Studio 3.2 with new sound shaping features

Bitwig has released Bitwig Studio 3.2. The latest version of the DAW comes with several new effects, sound shaping tools and Grid modules. On sale until July 1st!

Cort releases new KX300 Etched models – sandblasted and loaded with EMGs

The new Cort KX300 Etched models come loaded with EMG humbuckers that should handle all your classic rock tones and more! And with their sandblasted and etched tops, they look ready for battle!

3dPdModular: Entire hardware modular system running on a Raspberry Pi

3dPdModular combines a software backend with a hardware modular front end to offer a cost-effective and highly versatile modular synthesizer.

Three Body: Triple oscillator masterpiece from Schlappi Engineering

Three Body is an immense 3-oscillator module that Eric Schlappi has been working on for years and is finally nearing completion. A new video gives us a glimpse of what to expect.

The new MD 24 Select Series are Dean Guitars’ latest affordable shredders

The new Dean Guitars MD 24 models come with a hardtail or Floyd Rose, and are loaded with Seymour Duncans. But do these budget shredders have what it takes to stand out form the crowd?