D’Angelico launches Bob Weir Deluxe Bedford, its first solid body signature model

D'Angelico's Bob Weir Deluxe Bedford model is the NY-based firm's first solid body signature guitar, and has some nice tonal options thanks to the onboard Blend switch.

Blackstar gets rocked with Fly 3 Def Leppard Hysteria edition mini amp

Blackstar has just announced a Def Leppard Hysteria edition of their 3-watt Fly 3 mini amp featuring has the album's artwork and sporting the band's logo, too. Let's get rocked!

Kilohearts release Phase Plant semi modular software sound design synthesizer

Phase Plant has the potential to be a massively interesting synthesizer creating a huge variety of sounds while having the room to expand within itself with their Snap-In system

Burls Art crafts translucent 100% epoxy resin guitar

Burls Art fast becoming a social media star thanks to his DIY guitar designs - his latest creation has a body made 100% from coloured epoxy resin and takes his work into new directions.

Gibson launches Michael Clifford Signature Melody Maker, inspired by Joan Jett!

Inspired by Joan Jett's original signature model, the new Michael Clifford Signature Melody Maker is the 5 Seconds Of Summer's guitarists take on this stripped back rocker.

Humble Audio Quad Operator FM Synthesizer made easy for Eurorack

The Quad Operator pulls out the essential elements of FM synthesis and lays it out on a matrix grid of modulation. Playing with operators has never been so intuitive or rewarding.

Tracktion teams up with Prism Sound, Sadie to form Audio Squadron

Tracktion has announced that it is joining forces with Prism Sound and Sadie, to form a new company  named Audio Squadron. Does this mean that some exciting new products could be around the corner?

Epiphone to release George Thorogood White Fang ES-125 TDC into the wild this summer

The new George Thorogood White Fang ES-125TDC Limited Edition by Epiphone has some sweet looking vintage-style hardware, yet should still have plenty of bite with those twin P90 pickups.

Overloud OTD-2: A 6-tap delay plug-in for wide stereo effects

Overloud has released the OTD-2 delay plug-in, an emulation of the A/DA STD-1. With 6 taps per channel, you have extensive control over the delay’s famous stereo widening effect.

U-He HIVE 2: Sleeker, sexier with modular style modulation, sequencing and scoping

U-He has brought HIVE bang up to date with a fresh new look, new sounds, better workflow and a whole West Coast function generator modulation section, "Shape Sequencing" and a ruddy great big scope.

Ableton Live 10.1 update with VST3 support is out now

Ableton Live 10.1 has officially landed, bringing aboard a fair bit of useful functionality such as VST3 support, user-generated wavetables, enhanced automation and other goodies.

Gamechanger Audio Motor Synth lands on Indiegogo – get your preorder dollars ready

The Gamechanger Audio Motor Synth is looking for funding and preorders. The first 50 investors get one for $749. These will sell like motorised hotcakes.

Friedman Amplification JJ Junior: New 20-Watt Jerry Cantrell model as combo or head

Alice In Chains' Jerry Cantrell has worked with Mr Friedman on a 20-Watt version of his signature guitar amp. Could the new Friedman Amplification JJ Junior be the perfect low.power modern amp setup?

ToneBoosters’ Enhancer plug-in: Audio sweetening made easy?

Toneboosters has added Enhancer to its catalogue of useful and affordable plug-ins, which lets you add a bit of sonic sparkle to individual tracks and entire mixes during mixdown and mastering.

GigRig Wetter Box: Blend effects pedals in parallel

Combine two pedals at once with the new GigRig Wetter Box! This new compact pedalboard friendly unit allows you to blend your effects pedals in parallel, so you can create your own tones.

TASCAM TH-06: monitoring headphones for USD 70 a pair

TASCAM brings a pair of monitoring headphones which is said to have a balanced bass response meant to ease producers of modern EDM, Hip-Hop, Metal and R&B.

Craig Anderton’s Amazing Multiband Helix Presets: Dynamic drive with added clarity

Craig Anderton's new Amazing Multiband Helix Presets pack gives your Line 6 Helix access to true multiband distortion for more dynamic, open and wider sound.

ARP 2500 has arrived in the CMS Eurorack System from Discrete Synthesizers

Discrete Synthesizers have released their reworking of the ARP 2500 modular synthesizer into Eurorack form. Based on all the original circuitry these authentic modules are selling out fast.

Gibson Joe Perry Gold Rush Les Paul Signature finally announced!

The new Gibson signature Les Paul for Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry is here! Spotted back in February, the new Gold Rush combines Strat and LP features into one signature guitar.

AudioThing Springs: 8 vintage spring reverbs in one plug-in

If you’re into vintage reverbs, you might want to spring for this: AudioThing Springs packs eight classic spring reverbs into one plug-in. Get ready for all sorts of twangy, rumbly goodness.

AMT Pangaea CP16A-6F22: A tiny, flexible Impulse Response plug-in module

The AMT Pangaea CP16A-6F22 plug-in module is a PP3 battery-sized Impulse Response loader that can store 16 IRs at any one time. Is this the smallest IR loader on the market?

Sequentix hardware sequencer to re-emerge as Cirklon V2

The slow production of the Cirklon sequencer stirs to the news that an updated version could be on the horizon. Waiting list for the current one is about 18 months - let's hope this moves things along

Teenage Engineering want a Playdate with you

Panic and Teenage Engineering collaborate on Playdate a handheld games console featuring a striking look, black & white screen and a crank handle. Maybe they'll port over the Pocket Operators?

Keeley DDR Drive Delay Reverb: A Swiss Army knife effect pedal?

The latest Keeley effects pedal claims to be the "the only pedal you may ever need" for guitarists. But will the new DDR Delay Drive Reverb have enough tones to earn that title?