Wavesfactory Cassette: classic cassette tape sound for your DAW
06 Nov 2019 in Studio
Cassette tapes are back, and Wavesfactory Cassette brings the classic sound to your DAW. With tons of adjustable parameters, is this the most ambitious compact cassette simulation yet?
Fender officially launches the American Ultra Series: Evolution or revolution?
05 Nov 2019 in Guitar
Fender replaces its Elite Series with the American Ultra Series, adding new pickups, a Modern D neck profile, new finishes and more, taking these classic guitars in a new direction.
ELK Audio OS goes Open Source in search of a product
05 Nov 2019 in Studio
Music Mind Labs has rebranded purely as ELK and they are now offering Elk Audio OS as an Open Source audio operating system and development kit for Raspberry Pi.
Intellijel Quadrax: bursting with modulation, functions and generation
05 Nov 2019 in Synths
Intellijel's Quadrax could be "The beating heart of your modular" with a whole lot of envelopes, functions, modulations and generations four times over.
Eventide MangledVerb scrapes and growls at Mac, Windows and now iOS
05 Nov 2019 in Studio
Originating with the rackmount Eclipse and ripped straight from the H9 Harmonizer hardware units, Mangledverb combines reverb and distortion for an edgy space processor.
UB-303: Is Behringer about to announce a TB-303 clone?
05 Nov 2019 in Synths
Behringer is having an acid rave party this Friday and we're all invited. I think Behringer are about to launch or announce a TB-303 style acid synth.
Knaggs Kenai-J: A single-cutaway guitar with classic looks
05 Nov 2019 in Guitar
The new Knaggs Kenai-J is a classic formula for guitar tone, based around a vintage-50s style single cutaway design, this boutique guitar looks epic
pandaMidi Future Impact V3: A Deep(er) Impact bass synth pedal
04 Nov 2019 in Guitar
Based on the Deep Impact synth pedal, the new pandaMidi Future Impact V3 pushes the design even further, adding bags of features to help you get some deep, deep bass synth tones.
Vermona meloDICER randomising sequencer demoed at Soundmit
04 Nov 2019 in Synths
meloDICER is a randomisation centred sequencer designed as a Eurorack module and the perfect companion to the randomRHYTHM. They had the final version at Soundmit and hope to release early next year.
Crazy Tube Circuits Cyclone: Four classic phaser voices in one boutique pedal
04 Nov 2019 in Guitar
Four classic analogue boutique phaser voices in one pedal? The new Crazy Tube Circuits Cyclone covers everything from Floyd to Van Halen in one pedal. And at this price, it's a bit of a bargain.
MFB SYNTH PRO desktop analogue polysynth
04 Nov 2019 in Synths
SYNTH PRO is one solid looking, no-nonsense, ordered and structured synthesizer. It's got a nicely symmetrical layout, clear and spacious and ready to do some serious 8-voice polyphonic work.
Lucem Custom Designs launches Silver Series Orthodox guitar for the budget-conscious
03 Nov 2019 in Guitar
UK builder Graham Skimming is launching his new wallet friendly Silver Series, with the Orthodox. A unique retro-flavoured design and vintage vibes.
Reverend debuts limited edition Sensei RT with added sparkle
03 Nov 2019 in Guitar
Reverend Guitars releases a limited run of its Sensei RT models, coming in one of five sparkly finishes - Lime, Black, Rock Orange, Purple and Aqua.
Fender American Ultra Series leaked all over the web
02 Nov 2019 in Guitar
New Fender American Ultra Series leaked online and it looks like we will get hot-rodded Stratocasters and Jazzmasters amongst the new models officially out on Tuesday!
Burls Art PaperCaster: A paper guitar you won’t believe.
02 Nov 2019 in Guitar
The YouTuber builds a paper guitar glued together using epoxy resin. Only 800 sheets are needed - but does Burls Art's PaperCaster sound good? Or is it more of a lifeless board?
Get spooky with Abyss, a free post-Halloween reverb for Ableton Live 10
02 Nov 2019 in Studio
Abyss is a Halloween gift purpose-built for the kind of spine-chilling reverbations only something digital (and sinister) can pull off. If that sounds like your thing, read on...
Fender tease an elite new guitar range with new Stratocaster and bass models
01 Nov 2019 in Guitar
Fender ias teasing a new guitar line and with the tag line "Never Play A Fender The Same Way Again" it certainly looks like this new line of guitars could be an elite one.
Is Behringer about to launch Wing, a successor to the X32?
Analysing clues left by Behringer in the four teaser videos we think this is all about a successor to their massively successful X32 digital mixer, probably called Wing. Unless it's not.Loupedeck CT: A compact alternative to Ableton Push?
01 Nov 2019 in Studio
Loupedeck CT isn't as full-fledged as Ableton Push, but it's fairly unique and discovering opportunities to put its controls into action should be a rewarding endeavour.
Massive X 1.1 update fixes the envelope visualisation and adds new skins
01 Nov 2019 in Synths
Native Instruments has released the 1.1 update to Massive X and addressed a couple of cosmetic issues that users have been moaning about and given us a bunch more presets.
Mooer Hornet White: A well-priced 15W desktop combo with 9 amp models
01 Nov 2019 in Guitar
Mooer's new Hornet White is based on its existing Hornet amp, just in white and with different amp models. How will this well-priced 15W practise amp handle the competition from IK, Blackstar et al.?
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine is auctioning off signature guitars, prototypes and tour gear
31 Oct 2019 in Guitar
Dave Mustaine of Megadeth is auctioning off some of his guitar and tour equipment! Amongst this haul of over 150 pieces are some truly great instruments, one-offs, signature models and prototypes.
Clue #4 – It’s not a synth it’s the Behringer or maybe Midas WING
31 Oct 2019 in Studio
The latest tease video from Behringer dashes our hopes of an innovative synthesizer and gives us a glimpse of some kind of touch-screen mixing and pro-audio solution.
