Diezel VHX amp and profiling detection: Peter Diezel speaks out

Online forums exploded today when a feature in Diezel's VHX amp head caused a bit of a stir. We talked to company founder Peter Diezel, who gave us the lowdown on the technology in question.

Dean adds two new models to its Icon Select lineup

These two new models in the Dean Icon Select series come with all the ingredients necessary to make a good quality instrument, while still managing to keep costs down.

Initial Audio IA-LA1 compressor: How much colouration would you like?

Initial Audio has released the IA-LA1 compressor. It's not an LA-2A clone, but it does borrow some ideas. And here's a nifty feature: you can dial in the amount of colouration.

Analog synthesizer on a chip – Coolaudio introduces the V3397

Semiconductor manufacturers Coolaudio has designed an "analog synth on-a-chip" based on the CEM3396 called the V3397 and it will open the door to some very compact polyphonic synthesizers.

The Brainworx Rockergain 100 plugin: An Orange Rockerverb for your DAW

Based on the Orange Rockerverb valve head, the all new Brainworx Rockergain 100 plugin gets you high-gain tones without the need for hearing protection.

Neural DSP Archetype Cory Wong plug-in: Get your funk on!

Neural DSP takes its Archetype series in a refreshing new direction, modelling the clean, tight funk tones of Vulfpeck guitarist Cory Wong, including his favourite amps, cab IRs and effects.

Blackhole Cases THREE: 60HP portable Eurorack modular case designed with Afrorack

Blackhole Cases has a special edition portable Eurorack case called THREE they are releasing in collaboration with Afrorack and you can win one by donating to Afrorack's educational program.

Best Sample Packs This Week: 80s cassette sounds, colorful Clavinets and a dubstep collection

Some awesome sample packs this week: more of SampleScience' Vaporwaves series, Clavinets run through guitar amps, a free chillstep pack and some of the best dubstep samples available. Bring it on!

Korneff Audio Pawn Shop Comp 2.0 lets you swap tubes, transformers and more

Ever wanted to experiment with different tubes, transformers and transistors in a compressor? Pawn Shop Comp 2.0 by Korneff Audio lets you do just that. The plug-in has just received a major update.

ADAM Audio gives away free plug-ins, extends warranty to five years

Do you own monitor speakers or headphones by ADAM Audio? You could be eligible for free plug-ins and an extended five-year warranty! Check out the details here.

Two Sensel Morphs and a Joué come together as a Ystring MPE Guitar style controller

Controller pioneer Yann Seven has strapped two Sensel Morph controllers and overlays from the Joué Play controller to a piece of board to make an intriguingly awesome guitar style MPE controller.

Hamstead Ascent boost pedal by techs working with Queen, AC/DC and Iggy Pop

Supporting music industry workers who have lost their livelihoods due to COVID-19, the Hamstead Ascent boost pedal is built by techs working with A-list music acts.

Harley Benton ST-Travel: The perfect travel companion?

The new Harley Benton ST-Travel Candy Apple Red cuts away body wood - and price - to offer you a neat and compact little travel companion for your holiday.

Amped Studio: browser-based DAW now hosts third-party VST plug-ins!

Amped Studio's latest technological breakthrough is hosting third-party plug-ins inside the browser-based DAW! Is this the future of online music collaboration?

Leak: 27-inch Apple iMac refresh with 10-core Intel CPU due for 2020?

While the buzz around upcoming ARM-powered Macs is overwhelming the tech sphere, Apple is quietly working on a monster Intel iMac refresh with 10 cores, according to a leak on Twitter.

Deal: Save 100 euros on Sennheiser XSW 1-835 wireless microphones!

Our colleagues at Thomann are offering some insane deals on Sennheiser XSW 1-835 wireless systems. Read on for tech details and money saving offer links.

Harley Benton EX-84 Modern: Now with EMG pickups!

Harley Benton has announced a hard-edged rock monster, the EX-84 Modern... this axe will take no prisoners! At a price point that caters for all, this guitar packs a punch.

Zoom H8: a feature-rich new portable recorder with touch screen interface

Zoom has unveiled the H8 portable recorder. With a touch screen interface and "apps" for various recording applications, the H8 brings a new workflow to the H series.

DIVA CTRL: control more than 130 parameters of U-He DIVA with a Novation LaunchControl XL

New on Kickstarter is a template and overlay for the Novation LaunchControl XL designed to harness all the parameters of the U-He DIVA software synthesizer and place them at your fingertips.

TYXIT T.ONE promises a wireless live sound revolution

TYXIT aims to revolutionise the way you connect your instruments. Quick setups, and freedom from cables. Is this the beginning of a connectivity revolution?

Gretsch G2215-P90 Streamliner JR Jet Club: A single-cut with P90 tones aplenty

The new Gretsch G2215-P90 Streamliner JR Jet Club is loaded with a great pickup combination of a BroadTron humbucker and a P90... and comes in at a very tasty price point.

The Emberton is the smallest Marshall speaker to date!

The new Marshall Emberton is a compact little Bluetooth speaker with 'True Stereophonic' sound and an IPX7 water resistant rating. Not only does it fit in your hand, it's ready for the elements.

Prok Modular brings their drum modules and more to VCV Rack

The Prok Modular drum mobiles are a popular way to add versatile drum sounds to your Eurorack modular. Now you can have those same modules in VCV Rack along with 10 modules only available in software.

Walrus Audio conjures up Gold Standard Slö and Fathom dual reverb pedal

What mad reverb alchemy is this? Walrus Audio is offering a limited edition gold-coloured monster of a reverb pedal, combining its Slö and Fathom into one.