2B Played Clipped XT: a bargain creative distortion and clipping plug-in

Developer 2B Played's latest plug-in, the Clipped XT, is a no-nonesense distortion and clipping processor meant for hard dance music and abrasive sound design.

4MS Percussion Interface and Expander translates sound into CV

The Percussion Interface and Expander can generate gates and envelopes from any audio source but particularly suited to plugging in acoustic drums and percussive sounds to control your Eurorack from your drum ...

RIP Eddie Van Halen: A legend in guitars and their design

Eddie Van Halen, the rock star and guitar legend, has died of throat cancer aged 65. The man that gave the world Eruption and made the world of guitar standup and listen, has passed away.

Thenatan Underwater: a plug-in that makes your songs sound like Drake!

The Thenatan Underwater is a fun, colourful multi-effects plug-in with an animated GUI and enough sound design potential to keep you entertained for a while. Especially if you love Drake!

Rupert Neve Designs MBC: A/D converter with analog drive paths

Here's a posh new way to get 2 channels of analog audio into your DAW: Rupert Neve Designs has launched the MBC Master Buss Converter with selectable analog drive paths and limiters.

Eventide TriceraChorus: Another H9 effect for Windows, macOS and iOS

The new Eventide TriceraChorus H9 effects for Windows, macOS and iOS, is not just a chorus, but a “tri-chorus", inspired by the chorus pedals of the 70s and 80s.

Native Instruments Guitar Rig 6 PRO: First Impressions

In this first impressions article, I take you through my thoughts on the new Native Instruments Guitar Rig 6 PRO and whether you should be investing in it for your studio setup.

Delia Derbyshire: The Myths and Legendary Tapes to premier at BFI London Film Festival

A sumptuously cinematic psycho-acoustic exploration of electronic music pioneer Delia Derbyshire who conceived the Doctor Who theme and electrified the BBC Radiophonic Workshop in the 1960s.

The Fender Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster in Copper Age is now officially available

After getting leaked earlier this year, Fender has now officially released the Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster in Copper Age, with a few subtle differences compared to the existing Oxblood version.

Native Instruments Super 8 flies solo

Super 8, Native Instruments vintage polysynth inspired 8-voice soft-synth has been released from its Reaktor shackles and can now run as a standalone VST3 plugin synthesizer.

Phonica Records hints at Aphex Twin and Novation collaboration

A display up in the window of London independent record store Phonica Records suggests that Aphex Twin and Novation have something going on for the 20th October.

The NUX Mighty Plug is crammed with effects, amp models, and cab IRs. The best practice tool ever?

The NUX Mighty Plug is a tiny app-enabled multi-effects unit, which can be controlled via your smartphone using Bluetooth and will fit in the palm of your hand.

Phonitor One and Phonitor One d: Two new headphone amplifiers from SPL

Germany's SPL introduces a pair of high-end headphone amplifiers with crosstalk functionality and optional DA conversion: Phonitor One and Phonitor One d. The latter is also a 768kHz DAC!

Vintage celebrates milestone with new limited edition 25th Anniversary Series

The Vintage 25th Anniversary Series Silver Burst run includes three classic designs that come in a fantastic finish, with some great hardware and tone-wood choices.

New Mackie Element Podcasting Mics: But are they what we hoped for?

Last month we reported a leak on new Mackie Podcasting tools due to be released today. Well, they're here, but are the Mackie Element USB mics what we were hoping for?

Frequency Central High Towers clock machine and forthcoming Logic Bomb and Reset Simulation

Frequency Central releases the High Towers clock machine offering division, logic, sequencing and other clock based utilities while I accidentally leak the Logic Bomb and Reset Simulation.

Fenestra: A Global Initiative to Support Visually Impaired Musicians

Fenestra aims to unite electronic music instrument manufacturers to highlight the issues faced by the visually impaired and blind in terms of using and enjoying synthesizers.

Tone Empire Model 5000: British-American style VCA compressor plug-in

Tone Empire's take on the fused British-American VCA compression is a "heavyweight" compressor that promises extra punchy and wide low-end.

Cherry Audio DCO-106: Roland Juno-106 plug-in synthesizer for just USD 25!

Voltage Modular developer Cherry Audio presents the new DCO-106, a bargain-priced, authentic emulation of the legendary Juno-106 synth. Complete with MPE support, and more!

Gearnews’ Top 5 YouTube music production channels

It may be difficult to weed out the amazing content from all the noise in the overcrowded YouTube of today. We're here to help!

iZotope Nectar 3 Plus brings Vocal Unmasking and quicker pitch correction

iZotope's vocal processing suite has grown with the addition of vocal unmasking and automatic pitch detection to an already impressive choice.

Deal: get the Sennheiser MD421-II microphone for EUR 199 while stock lasts

Now may be your best chance to grab the Sennheiser MD421-II dynamic microphone new, at a great price (EUR 199)! That's a steal for this classic recording and live mic.

Denise Perfect Plate XL: fun with plate reverbs times two

With Perfect Plate XL, developer Denise presents a new and expanded version of its plate reverb plug-in with more parameters and EQ to adjust.

The new Harmony Comet semi-hollow – It’s like an H-72, but nicer!

The Harmony Comet is based on the H-72 model from the 1960s, with updated appointments for the modern age, and could be a great alternative to a real vintage instrument.